Tuesday's Headlines: Barr is said to have urged foreign governments to aid investigation of CIA, FBI activities related to 2016 election

Trump amps up attacks on whistleblower as some Republicans call for a more strategic response; McConnell says if House impeaches Trump, Senate rules would force him to start a trial; Hong Kong police shoot protester in the chest during rallies against China; China marks Communist Party's 70th anniversary with grand show of power; I was arrested for voting, but I won't let the government intimidate me; Hollywood loves triumphant journalism stories. This isn't one.; Trump's tweets distract from the Ukraine matter, but we can't ignore them; Madison warned us that Trump is dangerously un-American; Don't trust the #NeverTrumpers or #AlwaysTrumpers. Trust these folks.; There's another whistleblower complaint. It's about Trump's tax returns.; Study says full speed ahead on eating processed and red meat. Nutrition scientists say not so fast.; Are airplane seats getting dangerously small? The FAA is about to find out.; With Trump-style bravado, a suburban state senator alienates her own party; Meet Germany's 100-year-old political novice. She loves Obama and hates Brexit.; A man tried to kill his wife with a wrench, police say. Her daughter put a bullet in his spine.

Sign up for this newsletter Read online The morning's most important stories, curated by Post editors.       (Jabin Botsford/The Post) Barr is said to have urged foreign governments to aid investigation of CIA, FBI activities related to 2016 election Attorney General William P. Barr has traveled overseas to seek help with a Justice Department inquiry that President Trump hopes will discredit U.S. intelligence agencies' examination of Russian interference in the 2016 election, according to people familiar with the matter. By Devlin Barrett, Shane Harris and Matt Zapotosky ● Read more » Trump amps up attacks on whistleblower as some Republicans call for a more strategic response The ad hoc counter-impeachment effort developing around President Trump underscores the risk he faces as Democratic leaders prepare a sober and surgical Ukraine probe. By Toluse Olorunnipa and Ashley Parker ● Read more »   McConnell says if House impeaches Trump, Senate rules would force him to start a trial The Senate majority leader provided few clues, however, on how he would proceed, the length of the trial or whether he would move to dismiss the articles of impeachment. By Seung Min Kim ● Read more » Hong Kong police shoot protester in the chest during rallies against China Police used live ammunition, tear gas, a water cannon and brute force against protesters, marking a new level of violence on a sensitive anniversary for China under President Xi Jinping. By Shibani Mahtani and Timothy McLaughlin ● Read more »   China marks Communist Party's 70th anniversary with grand show of power Xi Jinping presided over a massive parade full of new military technology, including an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of reaching anywhere in the United States. Xi declared that "no force" could stop China's rise. By Anna Fifield ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Opinions I was arrested for voting, but I won't let the government intimidate me By Crystal Mason ● Read more » Hollywood loves triumphant journalism stories. This isn't one. By David Von Drehle ● Read more » Trump's tweets distract from the Ukraine matter, but we can't ignore them By Editorial Board ● Read more » Madison warned us that Trump is dangerously un-American By Karen Tumulty ● Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Don't trust the #NeverTrumpers or #AlwaysTrumpers. Trust these folks. By Hugh Hewitt ● Read more » There's another whistleblower complaint. It's about Trump's tax returns. By Catherine Rampell ● Read more » More News Study says full speed ahead on eating processed and red meat. Nutrition scientists say not so fast. The study's lead researcher acknowledged its recommendations are contrary to almost all other guidelines that exist. By Laura Reiley ● Read more »   Are airplane seats getting dangerously small? The FAA is about to find out. Airlines have been shrinking legroom and seats to pack more people in. Tests will be conducted in November to determine how low those figures can go while still letting passengers get out safely. By Hannah Sampson ● Read more » With Trump-style bravado, a suburban state senator alienates her own party At a time when the Virginia GOP can't afford to lose a single seat, some Senate Republicans fret that the drama swirling around "Senator Annie Oakley Chase," as some call her, threatens to put her reliably red district in play. Campaign 2020 ●  By Laura Vozzella ● Read more » Meet Germany's 100-year-old political novice. She loves Obama and hates Brexit. Despite her age, Lisel Heise placed importance on improving the lives of young people as much as older residents after winning election as a local council member. By Rick Noack ● Read more »   A man tried to kill his wife with a wrench, police say. Her daughter put a bullet in his spine. A Florida man was left paralyzed after trying to kill his wife, authorities allege. By Lateshia Beachum ● Read more » We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Lean & Fit for expert advice on how to eat right, get lean and stay fit, including curated healthy recipes every Wednesday. Sign up »

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