The Post Most from The Washington Post Mitch McConnell could end the shutdown. But he’s sitting this one out.; Trump’s bizarre statement on China dishonors us all; Trump may declare a national emergency in the border wall battle. Here’s what that means. Democracy Dies in Darkness Most popular right now Capital Weather Gang D.C.-area forecast: Snow develops later today, with several inches likely tonight through Sunday morning Given cold conditions, difficult travel is expected to develop shortly after snow begins later today and tonight. By Ian Livingston  •  Read more » The Fix • Analysis Mitch McConnell could end the shutdown. But he’s sitting this one out. It doesn't even look like he's trying. By Colby Itkowitz  •  Read more »   Opinion Trump’s bizarre statement on China dishonors us all To Trump, your opponents are your enemies — and your actual enemies are your friends. By Dana Milbank  •  Read more »   The Fix Trump may declare a national emergency in the border wall battle. Here’s what that means. Trump is threatening to declare a national emergency. Here are answers to five key questions. By Deanna Paul  •  Read more »   Opinion Sister Norma wanted to show Trump what it is like on the border. He didn’t care to listen. The president’s day at the U.S.-Mexico border was full of missed opportunities. By Karen Tumulty  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT As Trump eyes a potential national emergency, Democrats see a possible lawsuit ‘An emergency cannot be whatever a president says an emergency is,’ said Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), as Democrats take steps to defend against any declaration. By Mike DeBonis, Ellen Nakashima  •  Read more »   Opinion Tim Scott: Why are Republicans accused of racism? Because we’re silent on things like this. Comments such as those from Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) damage the party and damage the nation. By Tim Scott  •  Read more »   Opinion The country needs a Republican to challenge Trump in 2020 There is much more energy on the Democratic side of the field. By Stephen F. Hayes  •  Read more »   NFL ‘Hi, I’m Tom Brady’: How the Patriots' 41-year-old quarterback relates to teammates New England's star has seven years on the next-oldest player on the roster. By Adam Kilgore  •  Read more »   ‘Could you make these guys essential?’: Mortgage industry gets shutdown relief after appeal to senior Treasury officials The IRS was unable to process a key form that lenders need to verify the employment and incomes of home loan applicants — a roadblock that could have brought the mortgage industry to a halt. By Lisa Rein, Jeff Stein  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Outlook • Perspective How to raise an extroverted child in a world that loves introverts My daughter’s outgoing. Why do people think that’s a problem? By Mark Oppenheimer  •  Read more »   For decades, she was told she was ‘just anxious.’ A midair incident uncovered the truth. How did a nurse — and especially her doctors — miss what was so obvious? By Sandra Boodman  •  Read more »   Analysis ‘The buck stops with everybody’: How Trump twists cliches to do his bidding What happens when our most familiar expressions become Trumpian absurdities? By Avi Selk  •  Read more »   Perspective Carolyn Hax: But he brags at a postdoc level When Jr. skipped a grade, Dad told everyone. Can he be stopped before he brags again? By Carolyn Hax  •  Read more »   Capital Weather Gang The oceans are warming faster than we thought, and scientists suggest we brace for impact 2018 was the warmest year on record in the oceans, the third in a row. By Angela Fritz  •  Read more »   Share The Post Most:  Twitter    Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for The Post Most or because it is included in your subscription. Manage my email newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe from The Post Most Privacy Policy | Help @2019 The Washington Post | 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071