Wednesday's Headlines: Trump’s choice and a liberal favorite set to square off in Florida governor’s race

Andrew Gillum is running in Florida on his 'lived experience'; Trump reportedly warned of 'violence' from the left if GOP loses midterms; Florida's stubborn red tide is killing...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Trump's choice and a liberal favorite set to square off in Florida governor's race President Trump demonstrated his sway over Republican voters as his pick, Rep. Ron DeSantis, won the nomination for governor. Democrats selected Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, bucking the party's recent trend of backing more centrist nominees. In Arizona, Republican Rep. Martha McSally will face Democrat Rep. Kyrsten Sinema in the race to fill the seat vacated by retiring Sen. Jeff Flake. By Sean Sullivan and David Weigel  •  Read more » Andrew Gillum is running in Florida on his 'lived experience' The upstart Democrat was born in a working-class neighborhood near Miami, the fifth of seven children. He is one of two African Americans seeking a governorship in the South in November. By Vanessa Williams  •   Read more »   Trump reportedly warned of 'violence' from the left if GOP loses midterms The president made the remarks in a closed-door session with Christian leaders at the White House, according to multiple reports. By Felicia Sonmez  •   Read more »   Florida's stubborn red tide is killing wildlife, tourism and businesses As the outbreak nears the year mark, with no sign of easing, it's no longer a threat to just marine life. Business owners in the hardest-hit counties report they have lost nearly $90 million and have laid off about 300 workers because of the red tide and a separate freshwater algal bloom in the state's largest lake. By Darryl Fears and Lori Rozsa  •   Read more »   Trump privately revived idea of firing Sessions this month, people familiar with the discussions say Senate Republicans, who have long cautioned the president against making such a move, appear resigned to the prospect that he could replace the attorney general after the midterm elections. By Carol Leonnig, Josh Dawsey and Gabriel Pogrund  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Donald Trump, constitutional scholar By Dana Milbank  •   Read more »   Democrats are powerless to slow Trump's judicial juggernaut By David Von Drehle  •   Read more »   Two cheers for Trump's trade agreement with Mexico By David Ignatius  •   Read more »   To stop abusive clergy, the Church's factions must make nice By Megan McArdle  •   Read more »   Trump might actually lower drug prices By Dana Goldman and Anupam Jena  •   Read more »   The best thing about Trump's trade deal: It could have been much worse By Editorial  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   White House says paperwork revoking former CIA chief Brennan's security clearance 'delayed' John Brennan told MSNBC that he had received no formal notice from the government, raising questions about whether he still had access to classified information. By Shane Harris and Josh Dawsey  •  Read more »     A legendary journalist of Watergate fame faces new questions about a blockbuster Trump piece Carl Bernstein and CNN reporters have drawn fire for a story about Michael Cohen after a key source — Cohen's lawyer, Lanny Davis — recanted. By Paul Farhi  •   Read more »   Trump administration to pay New York, Minnesota close to half a billion dollars for lost health-care funds The states sued the government over the lost federal funding when the Trump administration abruptly eliminated what's known as "cost-sharing reduction" payments. By Colby Itkowitz  •   Read more »   @PKCapitol | Analysis 'Kind of an irreplaceable void:' GOP wonders if anyone can seize John McCain's mantle The six-term Arizona senator, who died Saturday, filled so many spaces in the GOP's intellectual firmament. No single Republican is poised to fill that role. By Paul Kane  •   Read more »   On NAFTA, Canadians wonder if they've been outmaneuvered by Trump They worry that their government has been sidelined in crucial trade talks and that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau may be forced to back down on important economic issues. By Alan Freeman  •   Read more »   Two black pastors were waiting for help with a flat tire. A sheriff's deputy asked if they had guns or drugs. They were stuck on the side of a suburban highway, waiting for assistance. Instead, what they got was a jarring question from a sheriff's deputy and a background check. By Taylor Telford  •   Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines or because it is included in your subscription. Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe from Today's Headlines Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post  |  1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071