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Sign up for this newsletter Read online The day's most important stories, curated by Post editors.       White House threatened to veto spending bill over Ukraine payments Language in the legislation would have required the prompt release of future military aid. A veto could have led to a government shutdown beginning today. By Erica Werner  ●  Read more »   Pete Buttigieg's shift to the center embodies the Democratic primary's rightward drift The South Bend, Ind., mayor seems more like a centrist on health care, immigration and climate, liberals complain. It's part of a Democratic primary whose initial leftward surge has slowed markedly. Campaign 2020  ●  By Chelsea Janes  ●  Read more »   Do 2020 Democrats have a message on the economy? Do they need one? Strong economic numbers may be a big asset for President Trump in the election, but not as much as for past presidents. The Take | Analysis  ●  By Dan Balz  ●  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   My terminally ill mother wanted to end her own life. What would it take to fulfill her last wish? Bureaucracy, uncertainty and a secret list of doctors. From the Magazine  ●  By Tim Zimmermann  ●  Read more »     Led by California, U.S. homelessness rises for third consecutive year, federal government says A decline in homelessness in 29 states, as well as the District of Columbia, was offset by a spike in California of 21,000 people, or 16.4 percent, said the Department of Housing and Urban Development. By Hannah Knowles  ●  Read more »     Trump touts Putin speaking out against his impeachment President Trump retweeted an article about the Russian leader saying Trump's impeachment was far-fetched. IMPEACHMENT  ●  By Colby Itkowitz and Isabelle Khurshudyan  ●  Read more »   At least 6 dead, 13 injured in predawn Las Vegas apartment fire The fire broke out near a stove, firefighters said. Residents told officials that the complex lacked heat and that people had been using the stoves to warm themselves. By Marisa Iati  ●  Read more »     ADVERTISEMENT   House freshmen get an education in limits of power and legislative pragmatism A robust class of more than 60 Democrats blew into Washington, optimistic about reshaping Congress. They are still learning how to legislate while trying to position themselves for reelection. Analysis  ●  By Paul Kane  ●  Read more »   A U.N. deadline is forcing North Korea's global workers to go home. Some never will. North Korea sent workers abroad to make money for the regime. It was also a path for some to defect. By Min Joo Kim and Simon Denyer  ●  Read more »   We think you'll like this newsletter Check out Post Most for the most popular and interesting stories of the day, from politics to opinions to world news, to keep you in the know. In your inbox, every day. Sign up »

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