Friday's Headlines: Flynn in FBI interview denied discussing sanctions with Russian ambassador

Trump's pick to replace Flynn turns down offer, people familiar with decision say; Trump family's elaborate lifestyle, a 'logistical nightmare,' comes at unusual cost to taxpayers; In an erratic performance, Trump shows his supporters who's boss ; If Trump can't arrange his own meeting with black lawmakers, how does he unite the country?; Fact-checking the president's news conference;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories EXCLUSIVE Flynn in FBI interview denied discussing sanctions with Russian ambassador Michael Flynn, who resigned as the national security adviser this week, contradicted the contents of intercepted communications collected by intelligence agencies, current and former U.S. officials said. The Jan. 24 interview potentially puts Flynn in legal jeopardy, as lying to the FBI is a felony, but any decision to prosecute would ultimately lie with the Justice Department. By Sari Horwitz and Adam Entous  •  Read more » Trump's pick to replace Flynn turns down offer, people familiar with decision say Retired Vice Adm. Robert Harward, who would have replaced Michael Flynn, couldn't get a guarantee that he could select his own staff, according to someone close to the president with knowledge of the discussions. By Jenna Johnson and Adam Entous  •  Read more »   Trump family's elaborate lifestyle, a 'logistical nightmare,' comes at unusual cost to taxpayers Barely a month into the Trump presidency, America's new first family is straining the Secret Service and security officials, stirring financial and logistical concerns, and costing far beyond what has been typical for past presidents. By Drew Harwell, Amy Brittain and Jonathan O'Connell  •  Read more »   In an erratic performance, Trump shows his supporters who's boss During a news conference, President Trump chided perceived enemies. He indicted leakers. He absolved himself of blame. And he excoriated the media — once the "fake news," now the "very fake news." But he also put on a show. "I love this," Trump said. By Philip Rucker  •  Read more »   If Trump can't arrange his own meeting with black lawmakers, how does he unite the country? The president's answer to a question about the Congressional Black Caucus showed his detachment from the issue of how he might bridge the divide that is a signature of his early presidency.  By Terence Samuel  •  Read more »   Fact-checking the president's news conference Trump's 77-minute sparring match with reporters was full of dubious claims, false statements and inaccurate information. By Glenn Kessler and Michelle Ye Hee Lee  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   Hugh Hewitt: Stop the Trump hysteria. His early stumbles are nothing new. By Hugh Hewitt  •  Read more »   The coverup in search of a crime By Charles Krauthammer  •  Read more »   How could things get worse for Trump? By Eugene Robinson  •  Read more »   John Podesta: Trump's dangerous strategy to undermine reality By John Podesta  •  Read more »   Reality will get its revenge on Donald Trump By Michael Gerson  •  Read more »   Trump can help Americans trust him by releasing his taxes By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   On eve of confirmation vote, judge orders EPA nominee to release thousands of emails In a lawsuit brought by an advocacy group, the judge gave Scott Pruitt until Tuesday to release his communications with fossil-fuel companies, making it unlikely they will come to light until after he would be sworn in to his new position. By Brady Dennis  •  Read more » North Koreans must supply DNA to get body of leader's half brother Officials won't release the body of assassinated North Korean princeling Kim Jong Nam until they can verify his family, police said. By Anna Fifield  •  Read more » The rise of Trump has led to a twist in Germany's election: A resurgent left In a country that stands as a painful example of the disastrous effects of radical nationalism, Donald Trump's rise offers a boost not for the German nationalists but for his fiercest critics. By Anthony Faiola  •  Read more » This 21-year-old runs a town. (What were you doing at that age?) He became mayor in a landslide. Now this phenom wants to nab the big prize: a grocery store. By Rachel Manteuffel  •  Read more » Was 'Weird Al' the real star all along? As the stars he parodied disappeared, "Weird Al" Yankovic remained, and after nearly 40 years, the accordion-playing nerd has become a legend in his own right. By Geoff Edgers  •  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. 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