Bob Menendez, Al Franken, and the presumption of innocence  —  “Bob Menendez has been a dedicated public servant and is always fighting hard for the people of New Jersey.  He has a right to due process and a fair trial.”  —  That was the response of Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer …

Trump Floats the Idea of Executing Joint Chiefs Chairman Milley  —  The former president is inciting violence against the nation's top general.  America's response is distracted and numb.  —  Late Friday night, the former president of the United States—and a leading candidate to be the next president …

Deal!  WGA, AMPTP Reach Historic Contract Agreement to End 146-Day Writers Strike: ‘This Deal Is Exceptional’  —  Hollywood heaves a sigh of relief.  The WGA and major studios and streamers have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year contract that promises to end the 146-day strike …

GOP donor wants his money back after candidate hires Corey Lewandowski  —  An alleged unwanted advance causes ripples in Louisiana's gubernatorial primary two years later.  —  John Odom, a major Republican donor, has been a top backer of Louisiana gubernatorial candidate Jeff Landry.

Could a discharge petition keep the government open?  —  Good morning, Early Birds.  If you observe Yom Kippur, have an easy fast.  Tips: earlytips@washpost.com.  Was this forwarded to you?  Sign up here.  Thanks for waking up with us.  —  In today's edition ... Sen. Bob Menendez holds …

2 Looming Rulings Could Shape Trump's Fraud Trial in New York  —  Donald J. Trump has adopted a long-shot legal strategy to try to delay his upcoming civil trial and severely limit the case against him.  —  After four years of investigating and litigating, Letitia James was finally due for her day in court against Donald J. Trump.

Biden is presiding over a labor renaissance  —  He's joining UAW workers on the picket line.  But his solidarity goes beyond symbolism. … President Joe Biden announced last week that he will join striking United Auto Workers (UAW) workers on the picket line in Michigan on Tuesday.

Newsom and DeSantis agree to debate on Fox News  —  Florida Gov. and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R) and California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) have agreed to participate in a televised debate in November that will be moderated by Fox News host Sean Hannity.

Kyrsten Sinema pitches donors on a ‘path to victory’ in Arizona by courting Republicans  —  A two-page document obtained by NBC News maps out a possible independent Senate bid, touting Sinema's record and suggesting she'd win over more Republicans than Democrats.

Leader of Canada's House of Commons apologizes for honoring man who fought for Nazis  —  The speaker of Canada's House of Commons apologized Sunday for recognizing a man who fought for a Nazi military unit during World War II.  Just after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy delievered …

Big GOP donors hoped for an alternative to Trump.  Now some are giving up.  —  The number of big-money donors giving to super PACs focused on the GOP primary is down from 2016.  —  Top Republican donors shopping for a candidate not named Donald Trump had high hopes that Ron DeSantis would be their savior.

Shutdowns Cost Billions as US Federal Workers Paid to Stay Home  — Fees go uncollected, billions spent to pay furloughed workers  — Government shutdowns ‘leave the government to waste money’  —  The costly truth about US government shutdowns: They don't save taxpayers a dime.