Thursday's Headlines: Trump’s latest Cabinet-level picks diversify his administration

President-elect turns away intelligence briefers; President-elect's businesses could influence 'profound debate' on crony capitalism; Choice for education secretary has quietly reshaped school funding; Clashing sentiments over future of Affordable Care Act reflect polarization of two Americas;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Trump's latest Cabinet-level picks diversify his administration President-elect Donald Trump started to follow through on a pledge to assemble a diverse group, expanding its makeup along ethnic and gender lines, as well as bringing on former critics. By Jerry Markon, Robert Costa and Emma Brown  •  Read more » President-elect turns away intelligence briefers Analysts planned to give Donald Trump daily updates after he won, but he has made time for just two classified briefings — fewer than most of his predecessors. "Trump has a lot of catching up to do" on security issues, a senior official said. By Greg Miller and Adam Entous  •  Read more »   President-elect's businesses could influence 'profound debate' on crony capitalism Rewarding companies that have ties to political figures is now a thornier issue for Republicans as critics warn that Trump's new position of power could benefit his companies. By Jim Tankersley  •  Read more »   Choice for education secretary has quietly reshaped school funding Picking Betsy DeVos suggests that the president-elect will keep his vow to expand "school choice" — including vouchers and charter schools — to break up a public education system that he has called a "government-run monopoly." By Emma Brown  •  Read more »   Clashing sentiments over future of Affordable Care Act reflect polarization of two Americas Many people who have coverage through government marketplaces worry about losing it, but some Trump voters with ACA plans want something new: "My man won, so I'm not frightened [of] what he's going to do." By Amy Goldstein  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   The way to prevent Thanksgiving Armageddon By E.J. Dionne Jr.  •  Read more »   What will it take for Democrats to woo the white working class? By Charles Lane  •  Read more »   America: Be thankful you have something to complain about By George F. Will  •  Read more »   Breitbart isn't 'just a publication.' It's a pestilence. By Ruth Marcus  •  Read more »   How to survive Thanksgiving 2016 By Alexandra Petri  •  Read more »   On Thanksgiving, what it means to be the city upon a hill By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   Tanzania suspends U.S.-funded AIDS programs in a new crackdown on gays East African nations have launched some of the world's most vicious campaigns against gay men and women. Now, in a move that has alarmed health workers, Tanzania is turning its anti-homo­sexual fury toward targeting programs that have helped tame a disease that once ravaged the region. By Kevin Sieff  •  Read more » Lame-duck Congress seems unlikely to extend tax breaks for homeowners Republicans on House and Senate tax-writing committees say they have no plans to extend mortgage-debt forgiveness for financially troubled owners, mortgage-insurance write-offs and deductions for energy-saving improvements. By Kenneth R. Harney  •  Read more » Obama's last turkey pardon is the dad joke the country needs right now Tot, this year's bird star of the absurd annual tradition, looked so regal up there. But also weary. By Ellen McCarthy  •  Read more » Everything cooks need for Thanksgiving From turkey and stuffing to side dishes and dessert, we've got you covered — and we remembered the vegetarians, too. Explore our recipe collection for many dishes that can be made before the holiday. By Washington Post staff  •  Read more » How to survive political debates with relatives this Thanksgiving Americans love Thanksgiving, but it arrives this year on the heels of a divisive campaign season and a recent election that has left many Americans reeling. By Lauren Dockett  •  Read more » Black Friday cheat sheet: A guide to holiday shopping A rundown of when the deals start and what kinds of items shoppers will be clamoring for. By Sarah Halzack  •  Read more » Here's how science can save your Thanksgiving meal COLUMN | How to get juicy turkey and scrumptious stuffing with time left over to relax. By J. Kenji López-Alt  •  Read more » Wayne State University police officer dies after being shot in head The officer, 29-year-old Collin Rose, was investigating complaints of thefts from vehicles Tuesday when he stopped a man on a bicycle. Authorities have not determined a motive for the shooting. By Samantha Schmidt  •  Read more » Man accused of tax evasion says Indiana's religious freedom law exempts him from paying He claims that paying taxes imposes a burden on his religious beliefs. He is not the first to use the law, signed last year by Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, to justify an alleged crime. By Kristine Guerra  •  Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Headlines. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071