DNC Chair Perez, deputy Ellison kick off live video Q&As; Top lawmakers ask Justice Department, FBI for any Trump wiretapping warrant applications; When the White House says Obamacare was ‘jammed down our throats,’ this is what they’re referring to; Trump nominates D.C. lawyer Noel Francisco as solicitor general; Firefighters, ready to deal with Trump, get little so far; The Trump Organization’s trademark for escort services in China isn’t what you might think; The Daily 202: Trump will use bully pulpit to counter conservative revolt over Obamacare replacement; Watchdogs ask U.S. attorney to investigate Trump over foreign business deals; President Trump’s health-care plan probably would make health care pricier for core Trump voters; House Republicans set fundraising record in President Trump’s first full month; Republicans launch new tactic in latest attack on federal unions;   Democracy Dies in Darkness     Politics happens fast. Catch up.   On nearly every issue, more Americans oppose Trump’s agenda than support it The only thing America agrees on is improving America's infrastructure. By Philip Bump  •  Read more » DNC Chair Perez, deputy Ellison kick off live video Q&As The sessions come as the Democratic Party's favorable rating has slipped in recent months. By David Weigel  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Top lawmakers ask Justice Department, FBI for any Trump wiretapping warrant applications Two top senators on a judiciary committee panel are asking the DOJ and FBI for copies of any applications made for a warrant to tap the president's phones after Trump accused the Obama administration of surveilling his conversations. By Karoun Demirjian  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   When the White House says Obamacare was ‘jammed down our throats,’ this is what they’re referring to An overview of the lengthy, combative process that birthed Obamacare. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Trump nominates D.C. lawyer Noel Francisco as solicitor general Francisco might be best known as the lawyer who represented former Virginia governor Robert F. McDonnell when the Supreme Court overturned his corruption conviction. By Robert Barnes  •  Courts & Law  •  Read more »   Firefighters, ready to deal with Trump, get little so far When the International Association of Fire Fighters gathered near the Capitol, President Harold Schaitberger delivered a sharp speech that derided other labor unions for backing a losing candidate. By David Weigel  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   The Trump Organization’s trademark for escort services in China isn’t what you might think The trademark approval is a defensive move by the Trump empire. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   The Daily 202: Trump will use bully pulpit to counter conservative revolt over Obamacare replacement Four risks the president takes by wading into the civil war By James Hohmann  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Watchdogs ask U.S. attorney to investigate Trump over foreign business deals Frustrated ethics groups argue that the president is violating the Constitution’s “emoluments clause.” By Tom Hamburger  •  Read more »   President Trump’s health-care plan probably would make health care pricier for core Trump voters Older, poorer white Americans backed Trump. They may soon pay more for health care. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   House Republicans set fundraising record in President Trump’s first full month Unified GOP control in Washington -- and the legislative possibilities it presents -- has made big party donors more willing than ever to open up their wallets and purses to elect House Republicans. By Mike DeBonis  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Republicans launch new tactic in latest attack on federal unions Official time, which allows labor leaders a limited range of activities while being paid by the government, has been a favorite target. Rather than attempting to outlaw it directly, the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Wednesday will consider a new tactic -- legislation that would provide a strong deterrent by hitting the retirement benefits of many who use official time. By Joe Davidson | Columnist  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   Fact Checker Count the pinocchios. A weekly review of what's true, false or in-between. Sign Up »         Share Politics P.M.:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Politics. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071