News Alert: Trump says Pittsburgh shooting appears to be 'anti-Semitic' attack

View in your browser     Trump says Pittsburgh shooting appears to be 'anti-Semitic' attack President Trump said Saturday's shooting at a synagogue in Pittsburgh that left at least 10 people dead and others wounded appeared to be an "anti-Semitic" attack. “What happened today is a horrible, horrible thing," Trump told reporters after stepping off Air Force One in Indianapolis, Ind., for an event. “It looks definitely like it’s an anti-Semitic crime. That is something you wouldn’t believe could still be going on." The president spoke hours after police say a gunman opened fire at the Pittsburgh-area Tree of Life synagogue, killing 10 people and wounding multiple others, including several police officers. Read the full story here           Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for News Alerts     Forward News Alerts     You Might Like       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.

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View in your browser     The 10 essential reads you missed this week A string of pipe bombs mailed to prominent Democrats this week has thrown a late curveball into the midterm elections, putting the country on edge and providing plenty of political fodder for both parties. Here's other important news of the week:   The Memo: Bomb attacks expose festering divisions Partisan enmity, incendiary rhetoric and polarization were under a more intense spotlight than ever this week after crude explosive devices were sent to several leading Democrats and to CNN, Niall Stanage writes.     Hollywood donors flood Dems with midterm cash Hollywood Democrats are pouring money into the midterm elections, infusing races with cash in a last-ditch push to flip control of Congress, Judy Kurtz reports.     Racial animus moves to the forefront in midterm battle Race has moved to the forefront of this year’s midterm elections to an extent unprecedented in recent decades, Reid Wilson writes.     Dems lower expectations for 'blue wave' Democrats are tamping down expectations for a “blue wave” just days before the midterm elections as key races in the House tighten and winning back the Senate majority looks increasingly out of reach, Lisa Hagen and Max Greenwood report.     Experts say latest Russia case exposes US election vulnerabilities The indictment of a Russian national accused of trying to interfere in U.S. elections shows that not enough has been done to stop the country from launching a multimillion-dollar effort to influence American voters, Jacqueline Thomsen reports.     YouTube winning race to clamp down on misinformation YouTube is outpacing its social media rivals when it comes to curbing the spread of misinformation during breaking news events, Ali Breland writes.     Trump faces litmus test in Florida President Trump faces a crucial test of his political influence in the Sunshine State, where several key races could serve as early referenda on his political brand in a major swing state, Max Greenwood reports.     Dems hold active discussions on 2020 debates The Democratic National Committee is undergoing a series of internal and external discussions on how to handle primary debates during the 2020 presidential election, Amie Parnes reports      Sessions seeks to expand power on immigration cases Attorney General Jeff Sessions appears to be exploring a rule that would expand his judicial power, and that some say would allow him to drastically reshape federal immigration policy, Lydia Wheeler reports.     Corker’s imminent departure puts Saudi sanctions in doubt Sen. Bob Corker's (R-Tenn.) departure as Foreign Relations Committee chairman could make it more difficult for him to press the Trump administration on its Saudi Arabia policy, which is under increased scrutiny following the death of U.S.-based Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Alexander Bolton writes.       © Getty: A suspect was charged with federal crimes Friday in connection with explosives mailed to Democrats.   Read more from The Hill

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Breaking News: Multiple people reported dead after shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue

View in your browser     Multiple people reported dead after shooting at Pittsburgh synagogue At least seven people are reportedly dead and more wounded after a gunman opened fire at a Pittsburgh synagogue on Saturday. Pittsburgh City Councilman Corey O'Connor warned residents on Twitter to stay out of the area of Squirrel Hill, where officers were attempting to respond to the situation. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? Sign up for Breaking News     Forward Breaking News     You Might Like       Privacy Policy  |  Manage Subscriptions  |  Unsubscribe  |  Email to a friend  |  Sign Up for Other Newsletters   The Hill 1625 K Street, NW 9th Floor, Washington DC 20006 ©2016 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc.