Tipsheet: Giffords, Scalise highlight party differences on guns

View in your browser     Giffords, Scalise highlight party differences on guns By Mike Lillis   Democrat Gabrielle Giffords (Ariz.) and Republican Steve Scalise (La.) share a tragic, common bond: Both were nearly killed in separate mass shootings six years apart. But the two former House colleagues had very different reactions to Sunday night’s massacre on the Las Vegas Strip, where a lone gunman killed at least 59 people and injured more than 520 others. Read the full story here     Mass shooting rekindles gun debate By Katie Bo Williams and Jordan Fabian The national debate over gun violence was rekindled Monday after a gunman in Las Vegas opened fire on an outdoor concert crowd, killing at least 59 and wounding or injuring more than 500 others.  Read the full story here     Terror experts puzzled by ISIS claim in Las Vegas attack By Katie Bo Williams Less than 12 hours after a man identified by police as Stephen Paddock opened fire on an outdoor country music concert, killing at least 59 and perpetrating the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history, the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria issued a statement that puzzled terror experts. Read the full story here     Dems plan to make gun control an issue in Nevada By Alexander Bolton   Sen. Dean Heller (Nev.), considered the most vulnerable Republican senator up for reelection next year, will be at the center of a new fight over gun control following the mass shooting in Las Vegas on Sunday that left at least 59 people dead. Read the full story here       Trump’s unity tone draws skeptics By Niall Stanage   President Trump called for unity and healing Monday in response to the deadliest mass gun killing in modern American history. His remarks and tone attracted praise even from some critics. But those critics contend Trump’s history of using red-hot rhetoric complicates his efforts to bring the country together following the deadly attack in Las Vegas. Read the full story here     Five things to watch as Trump visits Puerto Rico By Melanie Zanona   President Trump is heading to Puerto Rico Tuesday to survey the devastation from Hurricane Maria after he attacked San Juan's mayor and others after they criticized the federal response to the disaster. Read the full story here     White House: San Juan mayor to attend Trump briefing By Olivia Beavers San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulín Cruz has indicated she will attend an event during President Trump's scheduled Tuesday visit to hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico after the two have publicly criticized each other's responses to the storms, according to a White House spokesperson. Read the full story here     Price resignation sets off frenzy of speculation over replacement By Peter Sullivan The resignation of embattled Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price for using of private jets for government travel is setting off a frenzy of speculation about who will replace him. Read the full story here     Perry seeking to prop up nuclear, coal plants By Timothy Cama Energy Secretary Rick Perry is making waves through Washington and the energy world with his unprecedented proposal to prop up coal and nuclear power plants that are at risk of closing. Read the full story here     Mortgage tax fight tests clout of home industry By Megan R. Wilson   The power of the real estate and home building industries is being put to the test in a fight with Republicans over a key tax break for homebuyers — the mortgage interest deduction.  Read the full story here     To rebuild, Trump must show civility after the storm By Donna Brazile   OPINION | Leave it to President Trump to pick the worst time to show his worst self.  Read the full story here     We are all to blame for the Las Vegas shooting By Armstrong Williams OPINION | The videos circulating on social media and playing on newscasts are the stuff of nightmares. The audio is chilling; the sheer panic in the air is palpable. Read the full story here     The Washington Post: Russians exploited Facebook tool tailored for corporate America to identify, influence voters By Elizabeth Dwoskin, Craig Timberg and Adam Entous Russian operatives set up an array of misleading websites and social media pages to identify American voters susceptible to propaganda, then used a powerful Facebook tool to repeatedly send them messages designed to influence their political behavior, say people familiar with the investigation into meddling in the U.S. election. Read the full story here     Reuters: Trump discusses immigration ideas in dinner with Republican lawmakers By Jeff Mason President Donald Trump discussed border security and other measures that the White House wants to see included in an immigration bill during a dinner with Republican lawmakers on Monday, an administration official said. Read the full story here     The Wall Street Journal: Trump has confidence in Tillerson, White House says By Felicia Schwartz and Louise Radnofsky The White House said Monday that President Donald Trump has confidence in Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, a day after Mr. Trump said the chief diplomat was “wasting his time” by trying to negotiate with North Korea. Read the full story here     The New York Times: On busy calendar, EPA chief puts industries first By Eric Lipton and Lisa Friedman The calendar of Scott Pruitt, obtained through the Freedom of Information Act, shows fine dining with officials from companies he regulates but few meetings with environmentalists. Read the full story here     The Associated Press: Supreme Court takes up key case about partisan redistricting By Mark Sherman The Supreme Court is taking up a case about political maps in Wisconsin that could affect elections across the country. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? 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