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View in your browser     Expanding map creates tough choices for GOP By Melanie Zanona      The House GOP’s campaign arm is facing tough choices about where to shift precious resources in the midterm elections, as Republicans desperately try to stave off a potential blue wave this November. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) must decide how much focus should be placed on competitive and Democratic-leaning districts that Hillary Clinton carried — or if the party should put more energy into protecting solid GOP seats that could be in danger if a wave materializes this fall. Read the full story here     A year in, Trump’s pick makes waves at high court By Lydia Wheeler Nearly one year into his tenure, Neil Gorsuch seems to be having the time of his life. Read the full story here     President tells embattled EPA chief to stay strong By Timothy Cama and Miranda Green President Trump offered a show of support on Tuesday for embattled Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt, who is facing calls to step down following a series of controversies related to his travel, staff and accommodations in Washington. Read the full story here     Pruitt hits back at critics: They 'will resort to anything' By Julia Manchester Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Scott Pruitt on Tuesday hit back at his critics in "toxic" Washington as he faces mounting pressure to step down over a string of controversies. Read the full story here     Trump says he will deploy US military to southern border By Jordan Fabian President Trump said Tuesday he wants to deploy U.S. troops to guard the southern border until his proposed wall is built, a move that could significantly escalate his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration. Read the full story here     Lawyer gets jail time in first sentence of Mueller probe By Katie Bo Williams and Olivia Beavers A federal judge on Tuesday sentenced Dutch lawyer Alex van der Zwaan to 30 days in prison for lying to federal investigators in the first criminal sentence to result from special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. Read the full story here     Mueller told Trump's lawyers he is not a criminal target of Russia probe: report By Max Greenwood Special counsel Robert Mueller reportedly told President Trump's lawyers last month that he does not consider the president to be a criminal target at this point in his investigation. Read the full story here     Capitol ‘overflowing’ with reporters in era of Trump By Scott Wong and Mike Lillis For a Capitol Hill reporter, it’s hard to find a seat in the building these days. Read the full story here     Companies brace for trade war By Niv Elis Businesses already smarting from China’s retaliatory tariffs are bracing for more trade actions from the Trump administration and U.S. trade partners. Read the full story here     Dem hoping to replace Conyers pushes Trump impeachment By Lisa Hagen Rashida Tlaib could make history this fall as the first Muslim woman elected to Congress — and she’s making impeaching President Trump central to her campaign. Read the full story here         SPONSORED CONTENT   Sponsored by FICO Don't be fooled. VantageScore is not an independent startup -- it's owned by the three credit bureaus. Allowing the credit bureaus to offer a credit score they own and control in mortgage lending decisions would consolidate their power over the entire credit reporting process. That's not good for competition or for consumers. Read More.         Half a century later, MLK's work remains unfinished By Donna Brazile OPINION | On Wednesday, April 4, we commemorate the life, legacy and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Growing up in the segregated south, I remember the day he was murdered. My Grandma Frances, who was born 22 years after the end of slavery and had lived most of her life in Mississippi and Louisiana, was home waiting for me and my siblings to walk through the door Read the full story here     Russia's new weapon against America threatens our markets By Mark Boling OPINION | If you’re troubled by Russia's attack on America’s election in 2016, you should be scared to death about what they can do to global energy markets. The news that Russian hackers are targeting America’s electricity grid, water supply plants and aviation systems underscore how adaptive this adversary can be. Read the full story here     The Washington Post: China fires back at Trump’s move with tariffs on 106 US products By Emily Rauhala   Beijing imposed tariffs on a range of goods, including soybeans, airplanes and automobiles, the latest escalation in what risks becoming a tit-for-tat trade war between the world’s two largest economies. Read the full story here     The New York Times: On foreign policy, the president reverts to the candidate By Mark Landler   Far from learning on the job or modifying his views, Mr. Trump is falling back on the familiar mix of belligerence and isolationism that fueled his campaign. Read the full story here     The Wall Street Journal: Trump: It would be great if US, Russia could ‘get along’ By Rebecca Ballhaus and Peter Nicholas   President meets with Baltic leaders amid concerns over Russian aggression in Europe. Read the full story here     Reuters: States, cities sue US to block 2020 census citizenship question By Jonathan Stempel   A group of U.S. states and cities sued the Trump administration to stop it from asking people filling out 2020 census forms whether they are citizens. Read the full story here     The Associated Press: Liberal cruises in Wisconsin court race, and Dems see hope By Scott Bauer Liberal judge Rebecca Dallet’s runaway victory in a Wisconsin Supreme Court race cheered Democrats eager for more evidence their party is ready for a winning fall in midterm elections. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? 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