Government shutdown threat looms over border wall faceoff

Neither side appears ready to budge. No Images? Click here   By Lauren Weber     Thursday, August 24 GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN LOOMS AS DONALD TRUMP, DEMOCRATS FACE OFF OVER BORDER WALL “If the President pursues this path, against the wishes of both Republicans and Democrats, as well as the majority of the American people, he will be heading towards a government shutdown which nobody will like and which won’t accomplish anything,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a statement. [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] GUIDELINES FOR MILITARY TRANSGENDER BAN INCLUDES THE CESSATION OF PAYMENTS FOR CURRENT SERVICE MEMBERS' MEDICAL BILLS And a plan to deny enlistment to transgender men and women in the future. [HuffPost] HOW NORTHEASTERN STATES ARE WORKING TOGETHER TO FIGHT CLIMATE CHANGE "The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, the country’s only interstate cap-and-trade market, announced new, stricter targets for reducing climate-altering emissions from power plants." [HuffPost] A MAN DROVE HIS CAR THROUGH A ST. LOUIS VIGIL FOR A TRANS WOMAN KILLED BY POLICE While no one needed medical attention, several protestors were hit. [HuffPost] 1 WINNING TICKET SOLD FOR $758.7 MILLION POWERBALL Feel free to tithe part of those winnings to The Morning Email. [HuffPost] AMERICAN DIPLOMATS IN CUBA HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH BRIAN INJURIES Authorities are investigating the possibility of some sort of sonic attack being directed at their homes. [Reuters]       TAYLOR SWIFT FINALLY GAVE THE PEOPLE WHAT THEY WANTED We have a release date of Nov. 10, an album title of "Reputation" to think about, and a single coming our way today. Prepare yourselves. [HuffPost] THE FIRST EXCERPT HILLARY CLINTON RELEASED OF HER UPCOMING MEMOIR Details how her "skin crawled" when Trump stood close behind her during an October presidential debate. [HuffPost] PRINCE HARRY AND PRINCE WILLIAM TALK THE DAYS FOLLOWING PRINCESS DIANA'S DEATH In a new revealing BBC documentary. [HuffPost] THE WALL STREET JOURNAL'S TOP EDITOR WAS DISPLEASED WITH HIS REPORTERS' COVERAGE OF TRUMP “Could we please just stick to reporting what he said rather than packaging it in exegesis and selective criticism?” [HuffPost] RANKING THE BEST SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS FROM 1975 UNTIL TODAY Thoughts on "Jaws" vs. "Toy Story 3?" [HuffPost] YOU HAVE A SOLID 7 DAYS To get through these Netflix gems before they move out for the next batch of September releases. [HuffPost]       The story behind the "Blacks for Trump" guy at Trump's Arizona rally. The war on opioids has even reached the veterinarian's office. A look at the world's "worst humanitarian crisis." According to a Harvard study, Exxon deliberately "mislead" on climate change for 40 years. Halsey is speaking out about her life as a "white-passing" black woman. Drake is still apparently thirsty for Rihanna, based on this 'gram he just posted where he's rocking socks with her image. Naomi Campbell points out what's missing in this photo of the British Vogue staff. How budget airlines continue to disrupt the industry. Good for Amy Schumer for negotiating more money for herself after learning what Netflix paid Chris Rock and Dave Chappelle for comedy specials. This mother and her daughter both gave birth on eclipses.  "Digital natives" don't exist. The FDA wants to make cigarettes less addictive. We have a first look at Season 2 of "This is Us," and we of course sobbed over the clip. We've got to start stockpiling the tissues for the premiere now. An advertising watchdog has some words for Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop. Don't worry guys, George R.R. Martin does in fact watch "Game of Thrones." And happy Thursday -- here's a chameleon living her best life.     Start your workday the right way with the news that matters most — all with a dash of signature Morning Email snark. Like The Morning Email? Send it to a friend! Does somebody keep forwarding you this email? Get your own copy. It's free! Sign up here. Check out HuffPost Politics and HuffPost Breaking News newsletters for more of the good stuff. ©2017 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe   - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe