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Apologies followed.; 'Hamilton' and the implosion of the American left; The Department of Justice is not going to conduct a vote audit based on your phoned-in outrage   Most popular right now   Most Read What TV journalists did wrong — and the New York Times did right — in meeting with Trump The perils of an 'off-the-record' summit with the president-elect. By Margaret Sullivan  •  Read more » Trump’s new interview with the New York Times isn’t reassuring. It’s deeply alarming. There are a few glimmers of hope, though. By Greg Sargent  •  Opinions  •  Read more »   This rocket engine breaks a law of physics. But a NASA test says it works anyway. Scientists are extremely skeptical of the fuel-less "EM drive," but the new study suggests it may not be complete poppycock. By Sarah Kaplan  •  Read more »   Trump nominates S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley to be U.N. ambassador A rising Republican star, Haley marks Trump's first female Cabinet-level appointee. By Jerry Markon  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Trump backs away from some of his strident campaign promises In an hour-long interview with the New York Times, the president-elect also dismissed any need to separate himself from his businesses. By Karen Tumulty  •  Read more »   Welcome to Washington's new normal: One Trump drama after another Throughout his life, the president-elect has taken pride in surprising the media and breaking rules. By Philip Rucker  •  Read more »   What Trump may not know about the generals he's eyeing for top positions Retired four-stars may end up challenging him on waterboarding and the laws of war. By Greg Jaffe  •  Read more »   Trump adviser received salary from charity while steering Breitbart News Stephen K. Bannon and two Breitbart colleagues received $1.7 million in pay over four years. By Robert O'Harrow Jr.  •  Read more »   Colin Jost faces backlash after transgender joke on ‘Saturday Night Live’ Op-eds continue to mount, some calling Jost obscenities, others blaming him for Trump's victory. By Travis M. Andrews  •  Read more »   Also Popular in Politics   Trump has a plan for government workers. They’re not going to like it. Trump's election as an outsider promising to shake up a system he told voters is rife with "waste, fraud and abuse" has conservatives optimistic they could do now what Republicans have been unable to achieve in the 133 years since the civil service was created. 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Here’s why. •   For a healthy diet, be choosy about your cheese •   Fake Donald Trump returns to SNL, and the real one is not happy Also Popular in Entertainment •   For Kanye West, a swirling, eventful year ends in a hospital •   The 1955 play topical as ever: 'View From the Bridge' revival storms into D.C. •   Michael Chabon's 'Moonglow' is a cunning dance with autobiography •   ‘Moana’ isn’t your typical Disney princess. She’s an action hero. •   Times reporters tweet news of Trump meeting as it happens Recommended for you   To Your Health Health news and research, in your inbox weekly. Sign Up »         Share The Post Most:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for The Post Most or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. 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