National Headlines 10-3-17

Dems face pressure from left on gun control (The Hill)

I used to think gun control was the answer. My research told me otherwise. (Washington Post)

Trump sees ‘miracle’ Puerto Rico survival, ignores critics (Associated Press)

Facing an uphill climb in Alabama Senate race, Democrats hesitate to engage (Washington Post)

Deal or no deal on DACA? Republicans say no. Democrats say not yet. (Washington Post)

Is Mark Cuban Seriously Thinking About Running for President? (Sports Illustrated)

CBS lawyer fired after calling Las Vegas victims ‘Republican gun toters’ (McClatchy)

US Expels 15 Cuban Diplomats, in Latest Sign Détente May Be Ending (New York Times)

White House wants to end Social Security numbers as a national ID (Ars Technica)

Yellen’s exit would be good news for the dollar (CNBC)

Death of gas and diesel begins as GM announces plans for ‘all-electric future’ (Chicago Tribune)