Sunday's Headlines: Anxiety high in campaign’s final days as voters prepare to render judgment on Trumpism

Poll: Democrats lead in House preferences, but voters' views on economy, border security may buoy GOP; Democrats and Republicans make their closing arguments to voters; Analysis:...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Election 2018 Anxiety high in campaign's final days as voters prepare to render judgment on Trumpism As the midterms roared into their final weekend — with the biggest names in both parties exhorting their followers to vote — tight races across the country were setting the stage for an uncertain, but dramatic, conclusion. Much is on the line as voters will render a nationwide judgment on whether Trumpism is a historic anomaly or a reflection of modern-day America. By Matt Viser and Philip Rucker  •  Read more » Poll: Democrats lead in House preferences, but voters' views on economy, border security may buoy GOP A new Post-ABC News poll finds registered voters prefer Democratic candidates for the House over Republican candidates by 50 percent to 43 percent, a margin that has been shrinking in recent months. By Dan Balz and Scott Clement  •   Read more »   Democrats and Republicans make their closing arguments to voters Leaders on both sides issued warnings Saturday about the dire consequences of the other's party emerging from the midterm elections with control of Congress. By John Wagner  •   Read more »   Analysis: What Americans care about ahead of the 2018 elections, mapped A score of maps and nine issues that have made headlines over the past year. By Andrew Van Dam  •   Read more »   As communities tackle homelessness, tiny houses are catching on as a solution Amid an extreme shortage of affordable housing, a project for former service members in Kansas City could become a model for other cities in the United States. The miniature abodes, which generally measure between 100 and 400 square feet, offer a mix of independence, stability and compassion for those struggling to get off the streets. By Mike Plunkett  •   Read more »   U.S. militia groups head to border, stirred by what they see as Trump's call to arms Local landowners are worried, and U.S. military planners see potential dangers in the armed groups. By Mary Lee Grant and Nick Miroff  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Trump didn't invent American bigotry. But new books argue that he released it. By Carlos Lozada  •   Read more »   American Jews always believed the U.S. was exceptional. We were wrong. By Lila Corwin Berman  •   Read more »   The Pittsburgh shooter didn't hate 'religion,' he hated Jews. We should say so. By Yair Rosenberg  •   Read more »   Academia is a cult By Andrew Marzoni  •   Read more »   Guess who's championing Homer? Radical online conservatives. By Donna Zuckerberg  •   Read more »   Why this election matters so much By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   A Japanese island quietly disappeared — and no one noticed until now The island was uninhabited, and no one seems to know how long it's been gone. By Siobhán O'Grady  •  Read more »     Analysis In SNL's cold open, Fox News hosts offer some thoughts on the migrant caravan. Spoiler alert: They're not fans. The caravan includes "Guatemalans, Mexicans, ISIS, the Menendez brothers, the 1990 Detroit Pistons, Thanos and several babadooks," according to one talking head. By Travis Andrews  •   Read more »   Trump-McConnell alliance pays political dividends for Republicans After the ugliness between President Trump and Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) last year over the collapse of the health-care-law repeal, the Senate majority leader has taken the lead on judges and legislation and created an alliance with a president who can be as erratic as McConnell is steady. By Seung Min Kim  •   Read more »   Trump Jr. griped that CNN didn't run his dad's commercial. 'This ad is racist,' the network replied. Democrats and some Republicans criticized the ad after Trump tweeted it out last week, calling it divisive and fearmongering. By Amy Wang  •   Read more »   Citing Iran, military officials are alarmed by shrinking U.S. footprint in Middle East Ships, jets and antimissile batteries have been moved as the administration focuses on China and Russia. By Missy Ryan  •   Read more »   Analysis College Football winners and losers Week 10: Michigan's mean Since an opening loss at Notre Dame, the Wolverines have disposed of opponents with relative ease. On Saturday they humbled Penn State to improve to 8-1. By Patrick Stevens  •   Read more » Retropod | Podcast Close encounters with the Capitol's Demon Cat From the mid-1800s to well into the 20th century, the Capitol's Demon Cat was the top dog of Washington ghost stories. By Michael S. Rosenwald  •   Read more »   Travel The do's and don'ts of flying with babies Recent high-profile incidents suggest confusion among parents, other passengers and even crew members. By Christopher Elliott  •   Read more »   Magazine T.J. Oshie on the emotional impact of winning the Stanley Cup The Capitals' hockey veteran reflects on his Native American ancestry — and D.C. politics. By Joe Heim  •   Read more »   On Parenting What parents can do to raise the next generation of informed voters Experts say that civic education is a gradual process that starts early and builds through the years — and that parents play an important role in its development. By Jennifer Breheny Wallace  •   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