Politics Washington Post News 6-22-2017 Date: June 22, 2017Author: connie dello buono 0 Comments Most Read The Health 202: Here’s what’s in the Senate health-care bill Some moderates may like it. By Paige Winfield Cunningham • Read more » What the police officer who shot Philando Castile said about the shooting The officer described how the traffic stop escalated to gunfire in a matter of seconds. By Mark Berman • Read more » Senate GOP leaders unveil health-care bill Republican leaders have released the bill publicly ahead of a likely vote next week. By Sean Sullivan • Read more » Senate Republicans set to release health-care bill, but divisions remain The proposal is an attempt to strike a compromise between existing law and a bill passed by the House in May. By Paige Winfield Cunningham • Read more » ADVERTISEMENT Whipped cream dispenser explodes, killing French Instagram fitness model A pressurized canister accident left Rebecca Burger in cardiac arrest, resulting in her death. By Amber Ferguson • Read more » The Fix • Analysis Gingrich just admitted Trump was being dishonest about White House tapes — because nothing matters In a new interview, Gingrich suggests Trump was bluffing about the tapes. That’s a pretty striking brand of political nihilism. By Aaron Blake • Read more » What the Senate bill changes about Obamacare The bill strips away many of the protections provided by the ACA, but doesn’t go as far as the House bill. By Kim Soffen • Read more » John Oliver, a giant squirrel and a defamation lawsuit by a coal industry titan The HBO host railed against Murray Energy and its chief executive in a segment on the coal industry. By Derek Hawkins • Read more » Opinion Why Trump will never get anything done Trumpism is, at core, at war with itself. By Ronald A. Klain • Read more » Also Popular in Politics Trump: Russian interference is ‘all a big Dem HOAX!’ In a tweet, Trump accused former president Barack Obama and his administration of not doing enough last year to “stop” Russian interference. By Philip Rucker • Read more » • Analysis | Who is Saudi Arabia’s new crown prince? • Which GOP senators have concerns with the health-care bill • Supreme Court rules that men convicted in D.C.’s Catherine Fuller murder case do not deserve a new trial • With a raucous rally in Cedar Rapids, Trump transports himself back to 2016 Also Popular in Opinions Here comes the Senate GOP’s health bill. It’s a cruel and cynical shell game. It’s all about cutting health spending on poor people, and cutting taxes on rich people. By Greg Sargent • Read more » • Billionaires want to enlist you in their secret plans to take down the press • For me and my son, Medicaid cuts don’t mean hard choices. They mean life or death. • The good, the bad and the ugly aspects of Thucydides in the Trump administration • Do we really want the Supreme Court to decide how partisan is too partisan? Also Popular in Sports Vegas Golden Knights expansion draft picks spark flurry of trade rumors The unveiling of the NHL’s expansion draft results just triggered a whole new set of trade rumors ahead of Friday’sentry draft. By Mike Hume • Read more » • Injured giant squid knocks paddle boarder in water during dramatic encounter in South Africa • NHL expansion draft winners and losers • Analysis | What does Derek Carr’s new contract mean for Matthew Stafford and Kirk Cousins? • For Lonzo Ball, talent isn’t an issue heading into the NBA draft. Daddy issues are. Also Popular in National George Clooney’s quest for the ‘perfect’ tequila just produced a billion dollar sale It started as a quest to create the “perfect” tequila. Now, six years later, it has made the actor even richer. 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The NRA is silent. • The Latest: West Virginia bracing for remnants of Cindy ADVERTISEMENT Also Popular in World • Navy sailors made tough call to seal flooding ship compartments, unclear if survivors were inside • U.S. on collision course with Syria and Iran once de facto Islamic State capital falls • Video shows woman demanding ‘white doctor’ for her son in waiting-room rant • North Korea says Trump is a ‘psychopath’ who may launch a preemptive strike • ISIS blows up historic mosque in Mosul, Iraqi military says Also Popular in Business • Analysis | Trump’s victory changed the way Americans see reality • Travis Kalanick may have resigned as Uber’s CEO — but he isn’t going away • Why Travis Kalanick didn’t survive at Uber • Perspective | The simple reason the Senate has been keeping its health-care plan a secret • Analysis | Officer who shot Philando Castile said smell of marijuana made him fear for his life Also Popular in Technology • Remember Pokémon Go? This is how it’s trying to lure you back. • The driver who died in a Tesla crash using Autopilot ignored at least 7 safety warnings • Analysis | The next iPhone could have a lot in common with Google Glass • The Latest: Former Homeland boss outlines Russia threat • A Republican contractor’s database of nearly every voter was left exposed on the Internet for 12 days, researcher says Also Popular in Lifestyle • Perspective | Carolyn Hax: If you can’t stand the heat, check your thermostat • The valedictorian kicked off stage for an unapproved speech got to finish it — on Jimmy Kimmel Share this:TwitterFacebookLinkedInPrintEmailPocketPinterestTumblrRedditLike this:Like Loading... Related