Abe may have hit a snag in plans to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution: His own party - The Washington Post

Abe may have hit a snag in plans to revise Japan’s pacifist constitution: His own party - The Washington Post: The prime minister is pressing ahead with plans to buy U.S. weapons, as urged by Trump.

North Korea sanctions are hurting aid efforts, and ordinary people - The Washington Post

North Korea sanctions are hurting aid efforts, and ordinary people - The Washington Post: The measures are designed to punish Kim Jong Un, but he has remained defiant.

Rahul Gandhi takes over India’s opposition Congress party - The Washington Post

Rahul Gandhi takes over India’s opposition Congress party - The Washington Post: The scion of the country’s most famous political dynasty succeeds his mother, Sonia.

Anita Hill chosen to lead Hollywood sexual harassment commission - The Washington Post

Anita Hill chosen to lead Hollywood sexual harassment commission - The Washington Post: Entertainment execs chose a high-profile leader as they attempt to combat harassment in the industry.

Head of Pentagon’s secret ‘UFO’ office sought to make evidence public - The Washington Post

Head of Pentagon’s secret ‘UFO’ office sought to make evidence public - The Washington Post: The chief of a little-known agency says the Pentagon failed to take his UFO investigations seriously. Then he quit.

Roy Moore lost, but his brand of right-wing white populism still dominates the GOP - The Washington Post

Roy Moore lost, but his brand of right-wing white populism still dominates the GOP - The Washington Post: Moore's vision for the Republican Party is becoming a reality.

Trump labor adviser’s plan for cutting federal compensation, potentially even paid holidays - The Washington Post

Trump labor adviser’s plan for cutting federal compensation, potentially even paid holidays - The Washington Post: The Trump administration’s consideration of a wage freeze for federal employees is one piece of a renewed multifront Republican push to shrink those workers’ pay, benefits and workforce. That effort has been around for years, but it now has an intellectual champion in the White House, and I don’t mean President Trump. Confidential administration information […]

How the oldest Senate ever is taking a toll on the business of Washington - The Washington Post

How the oldest Senate ever is taking a toll on the business of Washington - The Washington Post: Eight octogenarians occupy powerful posts. Senate leaders have paused action at least three times this year to accommodate ailing colleagues.

After Alabama loss, Trump has ambitious plans to campaign in 2018 midterms - The Washington Post

After Alabama loss, Trump has ambitious plans to campaign in 2018 midterms - The Washington Post: The strategy carries risks for a historically unpopular president and could help drive angry Democrats to the polls.

GOP tax bill could trigger $25 billion in cuts to Medicare - San Francisco Chronicle

GOP tax bill could trigger $25 billion in cuts to Medicare - San Francisco Chronicle

Kushner’s legal team looks to hire crisis public relations firm amid Russia probe - The Washington Post

Kushner’s legal team looks to hire crisis public relations firm amid Russia probe - The Washington Post: The president’s son-in-law has been in the headlines almost daily and has complained to friends about the nonstop negative attention.

President Trump won’t rule out pardoning Michael Flynn - Vox

President Trump won’t rule out pardoning Michael Flynn - Vox: "Let's see."

Trump administration issues new rules on U.S. visa waivers

Trump administration issues new rules on U.S. visa waivers: The Trump administration put new requirements in place on Friday for the 38 countries participating in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, including that they use U.S. counterterrorism data to screen travelers, officials said.

How the Trump White House fast-tracks judicial nominees - CNNPolitics

How the Trump White House fast-tracks judicial nominees - CNNPolitics: Under normal circumstances, confirmation hearings for district court judges aren't headline grabbers.

The 2018 election could be Democrats and impeachment vs. Republicans and good economy - The Washington Post

The 2018 election could be Democrats and impeachment vs. Republicans and good economy - The Washington Post: We could be headed for a midterm election defined by the Democrats’ call to remove Trump from office and the Republicans’ success in creating a good and growing economy.