Saturday's Headlines: New Kavanaugh inquiry draws FBI into partisan tug of war

Trump orders FBI to reopen investigation of Kavanaugh at GOP leaders' request; Details in Kavanaugh's 1982 calendar entry could be scrutinized in FBI probe; Jeff Flake takes center...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   New Kavanaugh inquiry draws FBI into partisan tug of war From investigations involving Hillary Clinton and President Trump, the FBI has grown accustomed to its work being viewed through sharply partisan lenses. But Trump's order for a "supplemental investigation" of Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh presents challenges. By Matt Zapotosky  •  Read more » Trump orders FBI to reopen investigation of Kavanaugh at GOP leaders' request The move capped an extraordinary day that began with a sense of momentum for Kavanaugh but changed when Sen. Jeff Flake, who at first endorsed him, called for a renewed inquiry into assault allegations. By Seung Min Kim, John Wagner and Josh Dawsey  •   Read more »   Details in Kavanaugh's 1982 calendar entry could be scrutinized in FBI probe Democrats have seized on the scrawled notes as possible evidence that could support Christine Blasey Ford's charge that the Supreme Court nominee sexually assaulted her. By Michael Kranish, Joe Heim and Emma Brown  •   Read more »   Jeff Flake takes center stage in Kavanaugh drama The retiring Arizona senator is again in the position of spoiler and grandstander — defying conservatives, sowing distrust from Democrats and still unclear where he intends to land. By Elise Viebeck, Sean Sullivan and Paul Kane  •   Read more »   'I was demanding a connection': Ana Maria Archila reflects on confronting Jeff Flake Archila and Maria Gallagher blocked the doors of an elevator on Capitol Hill, making impassioned pleas for the Republican senator to reconsider his support for Brett M. Kavanaugh. By Elise Viebeck  •   Read more »   Death toll in Indonesia surpasses 380 after earthquake, tsunami Indonesia disaster relief agencies were preparing for the worst as the death toll from Friday's earthquake and tsunami quickly rose into the hundreds, with the epicenter still cut off. By Ainur Rohmah and Shibani Mahtani  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   The train will continue, and you will be crushed By Alexandra Petri  •   Read more »   Lindsey Graham, Sen. Jiminy Cricket By Kathleen Parker  •   Read more »   Bill Cosby fell from grace. Brett Kavanaugh stands on the precipice. By Colbert King  •   Read more »   Abolish the death penalty By George Will  •   Read more »   The Senate has averted a supreme disaster — for now By Editorial Board  •   Read more »   Five myths about capitalism By Steven Pearlstein  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   Consumer bureau's staffers rebel over anti-discrimination official's racially tinged blog posts An official at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau aired her doubts about Eric Blankenstein over his posts from years ago on hate crimes and the n-word. Dozens of employees sent agency-wide notes agreeing with her. By Robert O'Harrow, Renae Merle and Shawn Boburg  •  Read more »     Musk vs. SEC: Tesla's combative CEO gears up for the fight of his career While some Silicon Valley leaders lament the securities regulators' lawsuit against Elon Musk, the case appeared crafted to send a message that U.S. financial rules are non-negotiable even for firms seen as innovators. By Drew Harwell  •   Read more »   When ratings don't define success, more TV series hang around The television industry is in the middle of a powerful shift, allowing longevity for little-seen broadcast shows. By Steven Zeitchik  •   Read more »   Military suffers its first F-35 crash Joint Strike Fighter jets have had emergency landings, in-flight incidents and problems on the ground. But this is the first time the military has experienced a full-blown crash of an F-35 involving the ejection of a pilot. By Paul Sonne  •   Read more »   'It's very remote': McCarrick, Washington's disgraced ex-cardinal, moves to church housing in Kansas The first cardinal in U.S. history to resign due to sexual abuse allegations has moved to a Capuchin Franciscan friary, the Archdiocese of Washington announced. By Chico Harlan and Julie Zauzmer  •   Read more »   Democrats' lawsuit alleging Trump's business violates Constitution can proceed, judge rules The federal judge's decision means that the Trump Organization is now facing two lawsuits claiming it is improperly receiving payments from foreign governments. By Jonathan O'Connell,, David Fahrenthold and Carol Leonnig  •   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