Wednesday, July 10, 2019

Wednesday's Headlines: To minimize critics, Trump employs selective amnesia

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Today's Headlines
The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors
The Debrief
To minimize critics, Trump employs selective amnesia
The president said he didn't know the British ambassador after he criticized the administration. The people who have gotten the "I barely know the guy" treatment change, but the comments are eerily similar.
Aboard a U.S. patrol ship in the Persian Gulf, where tensions are spiking
The Pentagon dispatched about 2,500 additional troops to the Persian Gulf region last month, citing information that Iran was planning to harm U.S. interests. Of all its military assets, the Navy is the United States' most visible deterrent.
 
Epstein surrounded himself with influential network of defenders
As women were looking to police, prosecutors and courts to hold Jeffrey Epstein to account for his alleged sexual abuses, he was amassing contacts across Hollywood, politics, research, diplomacy, finance and law.
 
Perspective
Epstein had many enablers. The most egregious was his wealth.
The pathology illustrated in Epstein's case is the pathology of the American courts — the judicial one, and the court of public opinion.
 
Strip club to host golf tournament at Trump resort in South Florida
The event is to take place at Trump Doral, where business has slipped. The Trump name and crest are displayed prominently in the advertising, which touts a "caddy girl of your choice."
 
Democrats cast McConnell as villain in bid to win Senate
Amy McGrath, who is challenging the Kentucky senator, and other Democrats are trying to make the 2020 election not only a referendum on President Trump, but also a chance to oust entrenched Republicans.
 
 
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Opinions
Virginia Republicans did nothing on gun control. Voters must take action.
Democrats must get tough on Iran. They could seize the high ground.
One thing is clear from the Epstein revelations: Acosta must step down
America is greater than 'just okay'
Why the debate about equal pay for U.S. women's soccer isn't that clear cut
Why don't Americans talk about child care?
 
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More News
Justice Dept. loses bid to swap lawyers in census case
The federal judge's decision was the latest development in the continuing effort by the Trump administration to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census.
 
Border arrests drop as Mexico migration crackdown appears to cut crossings
Authorities had expected a monthly decline in crossings, but stepped-up Mexican enforcement and the United States' "Remain in Mexico" asylum program appear to have had an early impact on migration numbers, which typically fall during the hot summer months.
 
Appeals judges question whether the Affordable Care Act can stand without insurance penalty
At stake in the panel's decision is insurance coverage for millions of Americans and consumer protections for most people with private health plans. Whatever the circuit court decides, the ruling could be appealed to the Supreme Court.
 
Va. Republicans abruptly adjourn legislative session on gun control after 90 minutes
The move stunned hundreds of gun control activists and gun rights protesters who packed the Virginia Capitol for the special session convened by Gov. Ralph Northam (D).
 
Trump looks to rally controversial online allies at White House social media summit
Some experts fear his invite list could end up empowering online provocateurs ahead of the 2020 election who have a track record of sending inflammatory tweets and videos.
 
Father who called 911 on black man in his building explains his actions, apologizes
Christopher Cukor wrote in an online post that he felt it was necessary to get help because his father was murdered after confronting a mentally ill man in his driveway.
 
Trump attacks 'Radical Left' for boycotting, a tactic he has repeatedly advocated
The president defended Home Depot co-founder Bernard Marcus for his campaign contributions, and chastised those calling for a boycott even though invoked the same threat against companies that raised his ire.
 

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