Monday's Headlines: Canada agrees to join trade accord with U.S. and Mexico

Confusion over limits of FBI inquiry sparks new round of combat over Kavanaugh; In memo, outside prosecutor chosen for Kavanaugh hearing argues why she would not bring criminal...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Canada agrees to join trade accord with U.S. and Mexico The new treaty, preserving the three-country format of the original North American Free Trade Agreement favored by business groups and congressional Republicans, is expected to be signed by President Trump and his Canadian and Mexican counterparts in 60 days, with Congress likely to act on it next year. By David Lynch  •  Read more » Confusion over limits of FBI inquiry sparks new round of combat over Kavanaugh The investigation into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh will focus on two accusers, but the White House says it opposes a "fishing expedition" that could take a broader look at his credibility and behavior. By Mike DeBonis and Josh Dawsey  •   Read more »   In memo, outside prosecutor chosen for Kavanaugh hearing argues why she would not bring criminal charges Rachel Mitchell outlined reasons she thinks Christine Blasey Ford's testimony has inconsistencies. By Seung Min Kim  •   Read more »   Justice Dept. to sue California to block new net neutrality law The tech-heavy state has adopted its own rules requiring Internet providers like AT&T, Comcast and Verizon to treat all web traffic equally. By Tony Romm and Brian Fung  •   Read more »   How #MeToo has changed the D.C. power structure — so far Before Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh, 27 federal officials or candidates were tied to allegations of abuse or sexual misconduct. Here's what happened to them. By Ann Gerhart and Danielle Rindler  •   Read more »   2020 race kicks into gear — before 2018 midterms are over The weekend brought a flurry of activity from potential presidential candidates, as well as fresh attacks on several of the prospective Democratic contenders by President Trump. By Felicia Sonmez and David Weigel  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Can the FBI do its job with Kavanaugh? By E.J. Dionne  •   Read more »   Latin America's murder rate is skyrocketing. The United States should help. By Editorial  •   Read more »   Don't be fooled: Working Americans are worse off under Trump By Robert J. Shapiro  •   Read more »   Trump is rising to the China challenge in the worst way possible By Sebastian Mallaby  •   Read more »   Can Latin America handle Venezuela's collapse without the U.S.? By Jackson Diehl  •   Read more »   If we want to protect the Supreme Court's legitimacy, Kavanaugh should not be on it By Jennifer Rubin  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   In Mississippi Senate race, a black Democrat faces a Republican using a Confederate symbol Former congressman and U.S. agriculture secretary Mike Espy's hopes rest on a big African American turnout and crossover votes from white Mississipians. By Cleve Wootson  •  Read more »     'There's a smell of dead bodies': Toll climbs in Indonesia as desperate relatives try to reach disaster area Hundreds of people were trying to reach outlying settlements that were hit hard, as bodies piled up at government offices and officials rushed to bury the dead for fear of disease. By Timothy McLaughlin, Stanley Widianto and Shibani Mahtani  •   Read more »   Fact Checker | Analysis Duncan Hunter's attack ad employs scare tactics, exudes anti-Muslim bias Hunter, who has been indicted on charges of misusing campaign money, attacked his Christian opponent with several false or misleading claims tying him to terrorism. By Salvador Rizzo  •   Read more »   Trump administration vows to remain in Syria until civil war ends — and Iran retreats Under the new strategy, the United States would maintain a presence in the country, possibly including an extended military mission, until Iran withdraws the soldiers and militia forces it commands. By Missy Ryan, Paul Sonne and John Hudson  •   Read more »   'The end of our journey': A historic black church closes its doors in a changing D.C. After 149 years, Lincoln Temple, a staging ground for the 1963 March on Washington and a haven during the 1968 riots, falls victim to gentrification. By DeNeen L. Brown  •   Read more »   They were promised a 'paradise' in North Korea. They are now suing over the lies. Tens of thousands of ethnic Koreans were lured to North Korea from Japan during the Cold War. Five families are suing the North Korean government in a Japanese court, seeking damages for the years of misery they endured. By Simon Denyer  •   Read more »   NFL Week 4 | Analysis With Le'Veon Bell still nowhere to be seen, the Steelers' season is unraveling The Baltimore Ravens' win Sunday night in Pittsburgh means it's them and the Cincinnati Bengals in charge of the AFC North, with the Steelers falling into a third-place tie with the Cleveland Browns. By Mark Maske  •   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. 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