Sunday's Headlines: Awaiting Mueller’s findings, Trump allies claim victory and Democrats urge transparency

Findings won't be shared until at least Sunday, Justice Dept. official says; Democrats vow to pursue Trump probes no matter what Mueller finds

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Awaiting Mueller's findings, Trump allies claim victory and Democrats urge transparency The political showdown over the Russia investigation began in earnest Saturday even before the special counsel's conclusions were known to the public. Attorney General William P. Barr spent the day privately reviewing Robert S. Mueller III's report. By Philip Rucker, Robert Costa, Josh Dawsey and Ashley Parker · Read more Findings won't be shared until at least Sunday, Justice Dept. official says Attorney General William P. Barr is preparing conclusions from Robert S. Mueller III's report. By Devlin Barrett, Matt Zapotosky, Rachael Bade and Robert Costa · Read more   Democrats vow to pursue Trump probes no matter what Mueller finds House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called for full disclosure of the special counsel's report and said she would reject a classified briefing for a select few lawmakers. By Rachael Bade, Karoun Demirjian and Paul Kane · Read more   At campaign events, candidates aren't the only ones with opinions on Mueller report For 674 days, Democratic voters have been waiting to see whether his team would find irrefutable evidence that President Trump conspired with Russia on the 2016 election. At rallies for would-be Trump challengers, they were putting their own spin on what they hope Mueller's report contains. By David Weigel and Colby Itkowitz · Read more   At center of Mueller's inquiry, a campaign that appeared to welcome Russia's help Donald Trump appeared untroubled by a foreign adversary's attack on the U.S. political system — and his aides seemed eager to accept the assistance. By Rosalind Helderman and Tom Hamburger · Read more   Trump's legal troubles are far from over even as Mueller probe ends Nearly every organization Donald Trump has run in the last decade remains under investigation by state or federal authorities. By Rosalind Helderman and David Fahrenthold · Read more   The Fix: So far, Trump has remained silent The president's silence is striking, considering how frequently he has repeated his claim of "no collusion" in the past. By JM Rieger · Read more   The Fix | Analysis 'No collusion,' after all? Some of President Trump's top surrogates are already declaring victory. But without the report, can we draw such a conclusion? By Aaron Blake · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions It's not the Democrats who'll have a problem addressing impeachment By Jennifer Rubin · Read more Mueller's probe is over. Americans should breathe a sigh of relief. By Randall Eliason · Read more Every report on past presidential scandal was a warning. Why didn't we listen? By Carlos Lozada · Read more Beto O'Rourke is a walking, talking Generation X cliche By Elizabeth Spiers · Read more No one likes the SAT. It's still the fairest thing about admissions. By Jonathan Wai, Matt Brown and Christopher Chabris · Read more President Trump should leave the Fed alone By Editorial Board · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT   More News 'A punch in the gut': Farmers hit by tariffs see crops swept away by flood Agriculture losses are mounting across the Midwest in the wake of historic floods. By Annie Gowen and Frances Sellers · Read more   Kamala Harris makes a point in Houston: It's not just O'Rourke and Sanders who can draw crowds The senator from California is building connections with a range of communities that have kept a greater distance from other Democratic presidential candidates. By Chelsea Janes · Read more   Boeing and FAA near completion of 737 Max 8 flight control system overhaul The changes could mark an early step toward remedying the safety concerns that have gripped the global aviation industry following deadly plane crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. By Aaron Gregg and Rachel Weiner · Read more   Thailand's military junta allows first elections in 5 years. But the rules appear to tip in its favor. Thailand's military-led government seeks to use the ballot box to extend its rule even as foes call for an opposition landslide. By Shibani Mahtani and Adam Taylor · Read more   WorldViews For first time, a woman won Afghanistan's version of 'American Idol' "Today, not only Zahra Elham but all the girls in Afghanistan have won," the winner said. By Siobhán O'Grady · Read more   Purdue crushes Villanova; Gonzaga, Michigan State and Auburn all on to the Sweet 16 Follow the most recent news and highlights from the 2019 men's NCAA tournament. By Samantha Pell and Jacob Bogage · Read more   Perspective For one Terps player, an NCAA novel writes itself in final 30 seconds against LSU Maryland freshman Jalen Smith has a bright future, but he added a painful chapter to his past in a tough loss to LSU. By Barry Svrluga · Read more   Maryland women beat Radford in smooth start to NCAA tournament Refreshed by a forced week off, the freshman set a Maryland record for three-pointers in a season, while Kaila Charles celebrated her 21st birthday in style. By Ava Wallace · Read more   Men's tourney bracket: Live updates Read more   Apple auditions for Hollywood: The making of a streaming service The tech giant, in a tectonic shift, is diversifying beyond hardware into services — and paying stars more than $1 million an episode. By Reed Albergotti and Sarah Ellison · Read more   Perspective Three major museums are turning down Sackler donations. Will others follow? The Sacklers, owners of Purdue Pharma, which makes OxyContin, are mired in legal action, investigations and looming congressional inquiries. By Philip Kennicott · Read more   Retropod | Podcast Robert Morris, the creator of the subpoena The history of subpoenas, and the fiery Congressional hearings that have captivated Americans for centuries began with a Founding Father raising his hand to say, "Investigate me!" Read more   Magazine The lottery that's revolutionizing a school system How a Nobel Prize-winning economist designed an algorithm that changed the course of school choice in D.C. By Thomas Toch · Read more   Home & Garden If you want happy houseplants, you need to know how to re-pot them How to spot a cramped plant and give it a healthy new home. By Adrian Higgins · Read more   Voraciously | Perspective Steak meets stir-fry: Here's what happens when you treat the ingredients right The dish is ginger-forward and light on the sauce. By Bonnie Benwick · Read more

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