Today in Black History: Mervyn Dymally, who served as California's Lieutenant Governor, in the State Legislature and Congress, was born in 1926 in Trinidad.
The New York Times
National
Trump Shifts Rationale for Firing Comey, Calling Him a ‘Showboat’
In a Private Dinner, Trump Demanded Loyalty. Comey Demurred.
Critics Say Trump Broke the Law in Firing Comey. Proving It Isn’t So Easy.
Comey’s Firing Tests Strength of the ‘Guardrails of Democracy’
Intelligence Officials Warn of Continued Russia Cyberthreats
Andrew McCabe Is Known at F.B.I. for His Precision and Intellect
Midwestern Manners a Memory at One Iowa Republican’s Town Halls
Ex-Florida Congresswoman Convicted of Taking Money Meant for Charity
Trump Picks Voter ID Advocate for Election Fraud Panel
A Sergeant Who Learned He’s Part Black Says He Faced Racist Taunts at Work
Sessions Orders Prosecutors to Be as Tough as Possible
Memo by Sessions to U.S. Attorneys on Charges and Sentencing
Local
Joseph Ponte to Resign as New York City Jails Chief
Outdated Laws, Unpunished Child Abusers
In New Jersey Debate, Democratic Candidates for Governor Gang Up on Front-Runner
Philly.com
Trump threatens Comey; also says it's ‘not possible’ for surrogates to be 100% accurate
Why Philly groups are celebrating Mother's Day by bailing out black moms
Lawyer blasts case against DA Seth Williams as key cooperator pleads guilty
Camden schools announce more layoffs and other staff cuts
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Rid Ohio budget of property-tax-appeal poison pill: editorial
Awaiting President Trump's full budget, advocates worry about research cuts, other job losses in Ohio
Cleveland Community Police Commission co-chair to step down after accepting job at Vanderbilt University
A GPA for every school district in Ohio and ranking best to worst: Ottawa Hills, Solon lead
The Star-Ledger
Do we need an independent prosecutor for the FBI's Trump-Russia probe?
Princeton middle school student threatened to 'shoot up school,' cops say
121 Camden school employees could lose jobs amid enrollment decline
Christie's ally billed Atlantic City more than $1M, report says
County's new trick to a balanced budget: Send us your prisoners
The Chicago Tribune
3 dead, 18 wounded in shootings throughout city
Obama Presidential Center opts out of receiving millions of dollars in taxpayer support
After signs of abuse missed in 3 kids' deaths, DCFS offered financial incentives to close cases faster
The Detroit Free Press
Feds nab 1,378 in record gang sweep; 20 came from Michigan
Prison worker fired, accused of kitchen sex with inmate
Detroit school district could pay new superintendent $295,000 in his first year
Detroit teachers laid off in 2011 get $400,000 settlement
The Los Angeles Times
Political turmoil mounts with Trump's new account of when he decided to fire Comey
For political street fighter Nancy Pelosi, there's new power in opposing Trump
Judgment day for convicted ex-Sheriff Lee Baca, and the end of a long-running scandal
L.A. councilman's proposal targets companies seeking work on Trump's planned border wall
The Washington Post
In apparent warning to Comey, Trump suggests possible ‘tapes’ of their private conversations
Trump’s warning deepens doubts about his respect for the rule of law
Senate GOP’s agenda is at a moment of reckoning with unpredictable Trump
Trump threatens to cancel White House press briefings because it is not possible to have ‘perfect accuracy’
Sessions directs prosecutors to seek toughest drug charges
In overhaul Trump promised, lawmakers reach deal on legislation to quickly fire VA employees
Trump needs to take Health Policy 101
Why we actually need more Christian skeptics in this political moment
Should charter schools be allowed to set extremely tough standards?
Panel seeks probe of potential racial hiring bias in Va. school system
USA Today
Trump threatens to cancel press briefings, unhappy with Comey coverage
How to dismantle racism and prevent police brutality
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