The GOP’s fifth stage of grief

In a Friday roundup, White House reporter Sophia Cai and Playbook’s Ali Bianco unpack three stories animating Washington this morning. They break down what yesterday’s White House press briefing reveals about cracks in Trump’s coalition, the implications of a private phone call between President Donald Trump and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and why Democrats are celebrating two major redistricting rulings. Plus, Washington may be welcoming a new addition to its skyline: a 250-foot monument. 

For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook