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Evening Edition: El Paso suspect said he was targeting ‘Mexicans,’ police say

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El Paso suspect said he was targeting 'Mexicans,' police say
At an intersection near the Walmart where 22 people were killed, law enforcement officials saw Patrick Crusius get out of a stopped car with his hands up, according to a police affidavit. "I'm the shooter," Crusius is described as saying.
Trump claims support for strengthening background checks, at odds with GOP statements
The president and Congress are under intense pressure to act after two mass shootings this past weekend left 31 dead and dozens injured.
 
EXCLUSIVE
How a Trump construction crew has relied on immigrants without legal status
A little-known company owned by the president has continued to use undocumented workers for projects on his properties, according to past and current crew members.
 
Suburban voters in red states threaten GOP's grip on power
In Atlanta's northern suburbs, issues such as gun control and President Trump's conduct are causing unrest among GOP voters.
 
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Post Reports | Listen Now
Nearly all mass shootings are committed by men. Why isn't masculinity a bigger part of the debate?
Nicki DeMarco reports on the often-overlooked connection between masculinity and gun violence. And Geoff Edgers on a run of Vegas shows that defined Elvis's legacy.
 
By The Way
How to survive 12 hours in an airport
The airport is regarded as a parallel dimension, in which normal rules that govern humanity are cast aside. We document the best things to eat, drink and do when stuck between flights.
 
Trump insists Fed cut rates sharply, sounds pessimistic note on China talks
As the president's reelection campaign gears up, White House officials have become increasingly concerned about the economy's performance, several people briefed on internal discussions said.
 
McConnell's campaign gets its Twitter account back
Twitter unlocked the Team Mitch account on Friday, two days after it shared a video of protestors screaming obscenities outside the Senate majority leader's home.
 
The Fix | Analysis
The impeachment inquiry Trump feared has been going on for awhile
Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, told CNN that his panel's activities were part of "formal impeachment proceedings."
 
Perspective
SoulCycle uproar hits close to home because it sells an idealized version of you
The world of fashion and fitness has gone topsy-turvy because the corporate owner of Equinox, SoulCycle and Pure Yoga is fundraising for President Trump.
 
The Daily 202 | Analysis
Illinois Republicans warn Trump not to let Rod Blagojevich out of jail early
All five GOP members of the state's congressional delegation signed a letter citing the former governor's "clear and documented record of egregious corruption."
 
Voice acting might sound like a dream job in an age of audiobooks — but it's a grind
Revenue from audiobooks has nearly tripled over the past five years, but many working narrators can barely eke out a living unless they're holding down other jobs.
 
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