Among 10ThingstoKnow: Trump pivots on border threat and health care; Lightfoot says Chicago mayoral victory means 'a city reborn'; May to meet UK opposition leader for Brexit compromise talks.
Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today:The president pivots on two big policy fronts, easing up on threats to close the U.S. border with Mexico and delaying any changes to “Obamacare” until after the 2020 election.Lori Lightfoot, who’s black and openly gay, will be Chicago’s next mayor, a historic repudiation of the old-style, insider politics that have long defined America’s third largest city.
The laws would punish gay sex and adultery by stoning offenders to death while thieves would face amputation, moves that have triggered a global outcry.Bernie Sanders is leading Democratic presidential candidates in the early money chase, while Mayor Pete Buttigieg of Indiana posts surprising results.The lack of interest reflects disillusionment after years of failed peace efforts but also is a testament to Netanyahu’s success in sidelining the issue.
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