Wednesday's Headlines: Trump’s health and entitlement picks signal an intent to cut programs

Ex-Goldman banker is expected to be tapped to lead Treasury; Trump team reaches deal with a manufacturer to keep hundreds of jobs from going to Mexico ; From enemies to potential allies: How the Trump-Romney divide began to heal; In flag-burning comments, Trump again plays to the voter base that elected him ;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Trump's health and entitlement picks signal an intent to cut programs Tom Price — Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Health and Human Services — has worked to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, while Seema Verma, who would run the agency that oversees Medicaid, helped usher in tougher rules for her state's Medicaid expansion. By Amy Goldstein and Elise Viebeck  •  Read more » Ex-Goldman banker is expected to be tapped to lead Treasury The nomination of investor Steven Mnuchin, an industry insider with no government experience, could undermine the president-elect's campaign promise to "drain the swamp" of special interests. By Ylan Q. Mui and Philip Rucker  •  Read more »   Trump team reaches deal with a manufacturer to keep hundreds of jobs from going to Mexico Carrier, an Indiana-based manufacturer of air conditioners, said that it has reached an agreement with Trump and Vice President-elect Mike Pence that will keep close to 1,000 jobs in the state. By Jim Tankersley, Danielle Paquette and Max Ehrenfreund  •  Read more » From enemies to potential allies: How the Trump-Romney divide began to heal Behind the scenes, allies of Mitt Romney pushed the role of secretary of state, an idea that could balance Trump's foreign policy team and fulfill the 2012 GOP presidential nominee's desire to serve. By Michael Kranish  •  Read more »   In flag-burning comments, Trump again plays to the voter base that elected him Trump's suggestion that those who burn the U.S. flag should have their citizenship revoked or go to jail underscored that he is continuing to cater to the largely white, working-class voters who supported him — with relatively few overtures to the voters who cast ballots against him. By John Wagner  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   The election really was rigged By Dana Milbank  •  Read more »   Giuliani made millions consulting for Mexico's most anti-Trump politician By Josh Rogin  •  Read more »   What a 21st-century safety net should look like By Mark R. Warner  •  Read more »   Uzbekistan's last hope: The Trump administration By Sanjar Umarov  •  Read more »   In today's world, the truth is losing By David Ignatius  •  Read more »   Don't give Fidel Castro the last laugh By Kathleen Parker  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   Pelosi's biggest leadership challenge might be beating expectations The vote determining the top House Democrat is shaping up more as a vote of confidence in Nancy Pelosi's continued stewardship of her caucus. By Paul Kane and Ed O'Keefe  •  Read more » 'It was like we were in hell': Thousands flee deadly Tenn. fires At least three people were killed and 14 others injured in a massive blaze that started on one of the most popular hiking destinations in the Great Smoky Mountains and spread to the resort towns of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge. By Leslie Wylie, Lindsey Bever and Angela Fritz  •  Read more » At massive outdoor ceremony, a glowing farewell to Fidel Castro Castro's international allies from around the world paid their respects to the deceased Cuban ruler Tuesday night, honoring him with effusive praise that cut a stark contrast with his negative reputation in the United States. By Nick Miroff  •  Read more » A Brazilian soccer team's moment of glory ends in deadly plane crash Just six survivors were found after a plane carrying 77 people, including the championship-bound Chapecoense, slammed into a Colombian hillside. By Dom Phillips, Samantha Schmidt and Brian Murphy  •  Read more » For $1 million and up, inaugural donors will get 'candlelight dinner' with Trump and other perks The special rewards being offered to Trump's biggest backers could cut against his pledge to "drain the swamp" and run an administration free from the influence of wealthy interests. By Matea Gold  •  Read more » 'Daily mile' craze keeps children in Britain running — come rain or shine They don't change clothes. They don't compete. They don't know when their teacher will say "Go." But at some point during the school day, kids across the country run, jog or walk a mile in a national effort to fight obesity. By Karla Adam  •  Read more » White House unveils the Obamas’ last holiday decorations The Obamas' last White House holiday decorations feature thousands of Legos, a selfie station, gumdrop wreaths, a giant gingerbread White House, yarn replicas of the presidential pups and more. By Jura Koncius  •  Read more » Why cats have the grooming thing licked A cat's tongue is actually a magical detangling hairbrush, according to Georgia Tech researchers, who made a giant, 3D-printed cat tongue model to prove it. By Karin Brulliard  •  Read more » The real reasons the U.S. became less racist toward Asian Americans The author of a new book explains how Asians went from hated minority to useful prop. By Jeff Guo  •  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