Today's Headlines: Trump and Republicans Seek to Turn the Tables in Post-Mueller Washington

Barr’s Declaration on Trump Puts Justice Dept. Back in Political Crucible View in [Browser]( | Add nytdirect@nytimes.com to your address book. [The New York Times]( [Most Popular]( | [Video]( | Subscribe: [Digital /]( [Home Delivery]( [My Account]( [The New York Times]( Tuesday, March 26, 2019 IN THIS EMAIL: [Top News](#0) | [Editors' Picks](#2) | [World](#3) | [U.S.](#4) | [Politics](#5) | [Business](#6) | [Technology](#7) | [Sports](#8) | [Arts](#9) | [New York](#10) | [Media & Advertising](#11) | [Science](#12) | [Obituaries](#13) | [Editorial](#14) | [Op-Ed](#15) | [CUSTOMIZE »]( [] Top News [Trump and Republicans Seek to Turn the Tables in Post-Mueller Washington]( [Trump and Republicans Seek to Turn the Tables in Post-Mueller Washington]( By PETER BAKER and NICHOLAS FANDOS President Trump and his allies went on the offensive, vowing to pursue those responsible for the Russia investigation. President Trump called some of them “treasonous.” [Barr’s Declaration on Trump Puts Justice Dept. Back in Political Crucible]( [Barr’s Declaration on Trump Puts Justice Dept. Back in Political Crucible]( By CHARLIE SAVAGE, MARK MAZZETTI and KATIE BENNER The special counsel did not decide whether President Trump had obstructed justice, so the attorney general stepped in. [In Test of Boeing Jet, Pilots Had 40 Seconds to Fix Error]( [In Test of Boeing Jet, Pilots Had 40 Seconds to Fix Error]( By JACK NICAS, JAMES GLANZ and DAVID GELLES They had just moments to override an automated system and avert disaster in simulations of problems with the Lion Air plane that crashed last fall. For more top news, go to [NYTimes.com »]( ADVERTISEMENT [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( [Get New York Today in Your Inbox]( What you need to know to start your day in New York, including news, weather, free events and a look at the lighter side of life. [Sign up »]( [] Editors' Picks [Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control)]( Smarter Living [Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control)]( By CHARLOTTE LIEBERMAN If procrastination isn’t about laziness, then what is it about? [No Criminal Collusion. Lots of Corruption.]( Opinion [No Criminal Collusion. Lots of Corruption.]( By MICHELLE GOLDBERG Don’t let Trump pretend he has been vindicated. [] World [‘It’s Time to Break the Chains.’ Algerians Seek a Revolution.]( [‘It’s Time to Break the Chains.’ Algerians Seek a Revolution.]( By ADAM NOSSITER The demonstrations in Algeria have grown larger every week and now seem unstoppable. The protesters demand the ouster of not only President Bouteflika, but his entire system. [Parliament Grabs Control of Brexit From a Wounded Theresa May]( [Parliament Grabs Control of Brexit From a Wounded Theresa May]( By STEPHEN CASTLE British lawmakers will now hold a series of votes to see if they can come up with a better Brexit plan than has Mrs. May, whose tenure is ever shakier. [U.S. Said to Have Tapes of Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Plotting With Co-Conspirators]( [U.S. Said to Have Tapes of Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Plotting With Co-Conspirators]( By CAROL ROSENBERG The existence of the tapes of discussions involving Khalid Shaikh Mohammed was disclosed by defense lawyers in the case being tried at Guantánamo Bay. For more world news, go to [NYTimes.com/World »]( [] U.S. [Roiled by Staff Uproar, Civil Rights Group Looks at Intolerance Within]( [Roiled by Staff Uproar, Civil Rights Group Looks at Intolerance Within]( By AUDRA D. S. BURCH, ALAN BLINDER and JOHN ELIGON The Southern Poverty Law Center has become a crusading anti-hate empire, but current and former employees say its leaders have never dealt with internal strife. [Will the Supreme Court End Gerrymandering? Arguments Begin This Week]( [Will the Supreme Court End Gerrymandering? Arguments Begin This Week]( By MICHAEL WINES Justices will be reviewing the case of North Carolina, where Republicans drew a map to maximize their power in the House. Plaintiffs challenging the map say it’s unconstitutional. [Border Patrol Takes a Rare Step in Shutting Down Inland Checkpoints]( [Border Patrol Takes a Rare Step in Shutting Down Inland Checkpoints]( By SIMON ROMERO The Border Patrol has closed the checkpoints in West Texas and New Mexico, which can be 100 miles from the border, to muster staffing to handle a major influx of migrant families. For more U.S. news, go to [NYTimes.com/US »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Politics [With Override Vote Coming, Congress Examines Military Cuts That Will Fund Wall]( [With Override Vote Coming, Congress Examines Military Cuts That Will Fund Wall]( By EMILY COCHRANE and THOMAS GIBBONS-NEFF The House will try on Tuesday to override President Trump’s veto of its resolution to kill his national emergency. The focus is on the projects that will be cut to fund the wall. [As Special Counsel, Mueller Kept Such a Low Profile He Seemed Almost Invisible]( [As Special Counsel, Mueller Kept Such a Low Profile He Seemed Almost Invisible]( By NOAH WEILAND and KATIE ROGERS Now that his report has been filed, Robert S. Mueller III is poised to return to civilian life as a figure of mystery and fascination. [House Democrats to Unveil Plan to Expand Health Coverage]( [House Democrats to Unveil Plan to Expand Health Coverage]( By ROBERT PEAR Democrats will set aside “Medicare for all,” at least for now, in favor of an incremental set of proposals to protect people with pre-existing conditions and expand coverage. For more political news, go to [NYTimes.com/Politics »]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Business [Michael Avenatti Accused in Nike Extortion Attempt]( [Michael Avenatti Accused in Nike Extortion Attempt]( By MARC TRACY, KEVIN DRAPER and REBECCA R. RUIZ Federal prosecutors have accused Michael Avenatti and a client, a club team basketball coach, of attempting to extort millions of dollars from Nike. [Germany’s Second-Richest Family Discovers a Dark Nazi Past]( [Germany’s Second-Richest Family Discovers a Dark Nazi Past]( By KATRIN BENNHOLD The Reimann family, with stakes in well-known brands like Krispy Kreme and Pret A Manger, have discovered that their predecessors used forced laborers. [Women at Breast Implant Hearing Call for Disclosure of Safety Risks]( [Women at Breast Implant Hearing Call for Disclosure of Safety Risks]( By DENISE GRADY and RONI CARYN RABIN While industry representatives insisted the implants are safe, others at an F.D.A. panel meeting urged for warnings about links to illnesses and cancer. For more business news, go to [NYTimes.com/Business »]( [] Technology [Apple Unveils Video Service With Celebrity Parade but Few Details]( [Apple Unveils Video Service With Celebrity Parade but Few Details]( By DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI and JOHN KOBLIN The iPhone maker is partnering with Hollywood heavyweights and publishers to provide broad new services to its users. [Depressed and Anxious? These Video Games Want to Help]( [Depressed and Anxious? These Video Games Want to Help]( By LAURA PARKER A growing number of games are taking on mental health issues like depression, anger and post-traumatic stress disorder. [Uber to Acquire Careem, Its Top Mideast Rival]( [Uber to Acquire Careem, Its Top Mideast Rival]( By KATE CONGER The $3.1 billion deal, a break from Uber’s approach in some other regions, will give the ride-hailing company a strong foothold in the area ahead of its expected public offering. For more technology news, go to [NYTimes.com/Technology »]( [] Sports [Easy as 1, 2, 3: Favorites Dominate the N.C.A.A. Bracket]( On College Basketball [Easy as 1, 2, 3: Favorites Dominate the N.C.A.A. Bracket]( By MARC TRACY The tournament’s top 12 seeds, and two No. 4s, all advanced to the second week of the N.C.A.A. tournament. [Gronk Cruises Away from N.F.L., Leaving a Big Hole]( On Pro Football [Gronk Cruises Away from N.F.L., Leaving a Big Hole]( By BILL PENNINGTON It might not be just the New England Patriots who miss him. The N.F.L. lacks colorful characters, and the tight end Rob Gronkowski was one of them. [How Hard Will It Be for the Red Sox to Repeat? Ask the Astros.]( 2019 American League Preview [How Hard Will It Be for the Red Sox to Repeat? Ask the Astros.]( By TYLER KEPNER Last year’s division champions — Boston, Cleveland and Houston — seem poised to repeat, but the Yankees, A’s, Angels, Twins and Rays loom as challengers. For more sports news, go to [NYTimes.com/Sports »]( [] Arts [Review: Staging a True Family Nightmare in ‘Accidentally Brave’]( [Review: Staging a True Family Nightmare in ‘Accidentally Brave’]( By JESSE GREEN What happens when the husband you thought you knew is discovered harboring a terrible secret? Maddie Corman learned the hard way. [How ‘Us’ Turned Weed Anthem ‘I Got 5 on It’ Into a Creepy Horror Theme]( [How ‘Us’ Turned Weed Anthem ‘I Got 5 on It’ Into a Creepy Horror Theme]( By GARRETT CAPLES Twenty-four years after its original release by Luniz, the hip-hop track has a new life — as a spooky part of Jordan Peele’s new film. [Museums Cut Ties With Sacklers as Outrage Over Opioid Crisis Grows]( [Museums Cut Ties With Sacklers as Outrage Over Opioid Crisis Grows]( By ALEX MARSHALL Accusations that the family behind OxyContin actively downplayed its perils have led arts and education institutions to rethink accepting Sackler funds. For more arts news, go to [NYTimes.com/Arts »]( [] New York [Congestion Pricing in Manhattan, First Such Plan in U.S., Close to Approval]( [Congestion Pricing in Manhattan, First Such Plan in U.S., Close to Approval]( By JESSE McKINLEY and WINNIE HU After years of hesitation, the governor and lawmakers reached agreement on the plan, which would help to provide badly needed financial assistance for mass transit. [Sandy Hook Victim’s Father Dies in Apparent Suicide in Newtown]( [Sandy Hook Victim’s Father Dies in Apparent Suicide in Newtown]( By MICHAEL GOLD and TYLER PAGER Jeremy Richman, 49, was found at a movie theater and event space, according to a statement from the local police. [Effort to Legalize Marijuana in New Jersey Collapses]( [Effort to Legalize Marijuana in New Jersey Collapses]( By NICK CORASANITI Lawmakers were trying to legalize cannabis with a bill that sought to reckon with the racial inequities caused by the war on drugs. For more New York news, go to [NYTimes.com/NewYork »]( [] Media & Advertising [An Ex-Fox News Host Pitched ‘Financial Freedom.’ His Clients Want Their Money Back.]( [An Ex-Fox News Host Pitched ‘Financial Freedom.’ His Clients Want Their Money Back.]( By MATTHEW GOLDSTEIN Clayton Morris has been sued by nearly two dozen customers who say they were sold ramshackle homes as investment properties. [After Mueller Report, News Media Leaders Defend Their Work]( [After Mueller Report, News Media Leaders Defend Their Work]( By AMY CHOZICK “Our job is to bring facts to light,” said Martin Baron, editor of The Washington Post. “Others make determinations about prosecutable criminal offenses.” [‘Embarrassing, Stale and Sexist’: Bike Safety Ad in Germany Draws Anger]( [‘Embarrassing, Stale and Sexist’: Bike Safety Ad in Germany Draws Anger]( By CHRISTOPHER F. SCHUETZE Posters urging cyclists to wear a helmet featured models in underwear and a profanity in English. The minister in charge said the furor had helped the campaign. For more media & advertising news, go to [NYTimes.com/Media »]( [] Science [A Colonial-Era Cemetery Resurfaces in Philadelphia]( [A Colonial-Era Cemetery Resurfaces in Philadelphia]( By JENNIFER PINKOWSKI and BRYAN ANSELM Remains buried in the First Baptist cemetery were believed to have been moved in 1860. But many coffins and bones were still there. [For Many Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Bright Hope Lies Just Beyond Reach]( [For Many Boys With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Bright Hope Lies Just Beyond Reach]( By GINA KOLATA Scientists are testing nearly two dozen treatments that might stop the disease. But enrollment in the trials is very restricted, and few children qualify. [Can We Get Better at Forgetting?]( Mind [Can We Get Better at Forgetting?]( By BENEDICT CAREY Some things aren’t worth remembering. Science is slowly working out how we might let that stuff go. For more science news, go to [NYTimes.com/Science »]( [] Obituaries [Robert W. Sweet, Mayor’s Deputy Turned Federal Judge, Is Dead at 96]( [Robert W. Sweet, Mayor’s Deputy Turned Federal Judge, Is Dead at 96]( By JOSEPH P. FRIED He was John Lindsay’s voice in tense labor talks. On the bench, he deemed panhandling free speech and said McDonald’s can’t be blamed for obesity. For more Obituaries, go to [NYTimes.com/Obituaries »]( [] Editorial [Not All Medicare Cuts Are Bad]( [Not All Medicare Cuts Are Bad]( By THE EDITORIAL BOARD Democrats are engaged in indiscriminate attacks on President Trump’s 2020 budget proposal. They are ignoring some worthy ideas. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( [] Op-Ed [Investigate the Swamp!]( [Investigate the Swamp!]( By TIM WU The many serious crimes that Mueller uncovered, almost by accident, show us that we have to prioritize official corruption. [Why Colleges Like Trump’s Campus Speech Order]( [Why Colleges Like Trump’s Campus Speech Order]( By MARK BAUERLEIN Deans don’t want call-out culture either — they just can’t say so out loud. [A God Problem]( The Stone [A God Problem]( By PETER ATTERTON Perfect. All-powerful. All-knowing. The idea of the deity most Westerners accept is actually not coherent. [Thaksin Shinawatra: The Election in Thailand Was Rigged]( [Thaksin Shinawatra: The Election in Thailand Was Rigged]( By THAKSIN SHINAWATRA The junta is ready to destroy an entire system just to stay in power. For more opinion, go to [NYTimes.com/Opinion »]( Follow NYTimes [Facebook] [FACEBOOK]( [Twitter] [@NYTimes]( [Pinterest] [Pinterest]( [Instagram] [Instagram]( Get more [NYTimes.com newsletters »]( | Get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps. [Subscribe »]( ABOUT THIS EMAIL This is an automated email. Please do not reply directly to this email from NYTimes.com. You received this message because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Today's Headlines newsletter. [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Change Your Email]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact]( | [Advertise]( Copyright 2019 The New York Times Company 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018