Trump will scrap critical Obamacare subsidies  —  President Donald Trump plans to cut off subsidy payments to insurers selling Obamacare coverage in his most aggressive move yet to undermine his predecessor's health care law.  —  The subsidies, which are worth an estimated $7 billion this year …

Former Playboy Playmate Carrie Stevens accuses Oliver Stone of sexual assault after director defends Harvey Weinstein  —  While Oliver Stone defended Harvey Weinstein amid more than a dozen allegations of sexual harassment and assault, a former Playboy Playmate accused the “Platoon” director of sexual assault.

How the Pentagon Spun Hurricane Maria  —  U.S. officials inadvertently included a Bloomberg reporter on an internal email list.  Here's a glimpse into their bid to put relief efforts in a positive light.  —  Late last month, Pentagon communications officials inadvertently included Bloomberg …

McMaster Wants to Save the Iran Deal by Hiding It From Trump … In a meeting with Senate Democrats last week, President Donald Trump's top national security aide had a message for those worried that the administration may scuttle the Iran nuclear deal: If Trump doesn't have to see it, he won't be able to kill it.

Trump to become first sitting president to address Values Voter Summit  —  President Trump on Friday will become the first sitting United States president to speak at the Family Research Council's Values Voter Summit.  —  “Values voters have waited eight years for a leader who puts America's mission …

Social Media Guidelines for The Times Newsroom  —  The New York Times has been a dominant force on social media for years.  Our newsroom accounts have tens of millions of followers.  Many of our journalists are influential voices on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other platforms.

20 of America's top political scientists gathered to discuss our democracy.  They're scared.  —  “If current trends continue for another 20 or 30 years, democracy will be toast.”  —  Is American democracy in decline?  Should we be worried?  —  On October 6, some of America's top political …

For Nationals, a crazy night ends with anguish and a season-ending loss to Cubs  —  Max Scherzer comes on for a relief stint to try to save the Nationals' season.  It didn't go well.  (Katherine Frey/The Washington Post)  —  This Thursday evening started in the mist and ended in a mess …

Twitter deleted data potentially crucial to Russia probes  —  Twitter has deleted tweets and other user data of potentially irreplaceable value to investigators probing Russia's suspected manipulation of the social media platform during the 2016 election, according to current and former government cybersecurity officials.

Hannity hits back at Sasse: ‘Call me when you repeal ObamaCare loser’  —  Fox News host Sean Hannity fanned the flames of his feud with Sen. Ben Sasse  —  (R-Neb.) late Thursday, saying he has “done nothing” in D.C. and to “call me when you repeal ObamaCare loser.”

Background check chief has ‘never seen’ mistakes and omissions at level of Jared Kushner forms  —  STORY HIGHLIGHTS  —  (CNN)The head of a government bureau responsible for clearing background checks told lawmakers Wednesday he has “never seen that level of mistakes” when asked …

Flynn ally sought help from ‘dark web’ in covert Clinton email investigation  —  Barbara Ledeen, a staffer on the committee looking into Trump's Russia ties and a friend of Mike Flynn, tried to launch her own investigation into Clinton's emails … A close associate of Donald Trump's former …

RNC chair: GOP is 'in the best place we've ever been'  —  Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel says the GOP is “in the best place” it's ever been.  —  During a visit to Denver, McDaniel said the party's high fundraising shows a strong base, the Denver Post reported.

The Massachusetts congressman is a white, centrist, Harvard-educated war hero who wants to remake the Democratic Party.  Too bad no one wants that.  —  I'm squinting through the sun at the Polk County Steak Fry, trying to size up Seth Moulton.  —  It's a late September Saturday in Des Moines …

Howard Cheerleaders Add Voices to the Anthem Debate by Taking a Knee  —  WASHINGTON — A few minutes before kickoff last Saturday at Howard University's Greene Stadium — about two miles from the White House — the public address announcer said, “We ask that you please rise as we honor the United States of America.”

Senator Susan Collins Will Not Run for Governor of Maine  —  ROCKPORT, Me.  — After several months of open deliberations about her future, Senator Susan Collins of Maine announced Friday that she would not run for governor and would remain in the Senate.  —  Ms. Collins, a Republican …

Las Vegas security guard Jesus Campos disappears moments before TV interviews  —  Where in the world is Jesus Campos?  —  The Mandalay Bay security guard shot by Stephen Paddock in the moments leading up to the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history was set to break his silence Thursday night …

Incredibly racist Chinese museum exhibit displays photos of Africans alongside animals  —  While racist robots are one thing, racist museum exhibits are quite another.  —  Recently a video has circulated online showing an astonishingly offensive exhibit at a Chinese museum in which photos …

Ex-Green Beret Nate Boyer writes open letter to Trump, Kaepernick, NFL and America  —  Editor's note: More than a year after penning an open letter to Colin Kaepernick, former Army Green Beret and NFL player Nate Boyer writes another one, this time calling for unity across all sides of the United States.