Saturday's Headlines: White House seeks deep cuts for NOAA, a leading climate science agency

Despite early denials, a growing list of Trump campaign contacts with Russians haunts White House; Sessions's pick for deputy poised to oversee investigation into Russian interference in 2016 race; Analysis: How an old photo of Schumer and Putin went from right-wing meme to Trump's tweet; After decades in America, the newly deported return to a Mexico they barely recognize; White House rift over import tax stalls broader overhaul effort;   Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories EXCLUSIVE White House seeks deep cuts for NOAA, a leading climate science agency The White House is seeking to slash the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's budget by 17 percent, imposing big cuts to research and satellite programs, according to a memo obtained by The Washington Post. By Steven Mufson, Jason Samenow and Brady Dennis  •  Read more » Despite early denials, a growing list of Trump campaign contacts with Russians haunts White House The Trump team's early blanket denial has given way to explanations that the meetings were innocuous, ranging from polite introductions to routine diplomacy. Yet each new revelation adds to a cloud of suspicion that hangs over the White House as critics demand an independent investigation. By Rosalind S. Helderman  •  Read more »   Sessions's pick for deputy poised to oversee investigation into Russian interference in 2016 race Rod J. Rosenstein, the sole holdover U.S. attorney from the George W. Bush administration, is widely respected by Democrats and Republicans. His confirmation hearing for deputy attorney general is set for Tuesday. By Sari Horwitz  •  Read more »   Analysis: How an old photo of Schumer and Putin went from right-wing meme to Trump's tweet An important analysis of a tweet from the president of the United States. By Abby Ohlheiser  •  Read more »   After decades in America, the newly deported return to a Mexico they barely recognize As new Trump administration policies dramatically expand the pool of undocumented immigrants targeted for deportation, Mexico braces for an influx of men and women. The deportees return to face scarce job opportunities and uncertainty. By Antonio Olivo  •  Read more »   White House rift over import tax stalls broader overhaul effort The divide over a proposed border adjustment tax has the potential to scuttle one of President Trump's top domestic agenda items — tax reform, which he views as key to boosting the economy. Republicans have clamored for the White House to help find a unified plan, to no avail. By Damian Paletta  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   Federal prosecutors have brought charges in cases far less serious than Sessions's By Philip Lacovara and Lawrence Robbins  •  Read more »   Trump's cuts would cripple the country's diplomats when we need them most By Nicholas Burns  •  Read more »   It's the Democrats' turn to take a tip from Republicans By Kathleen Parker  •  Read more »   There's no such thing as 'limited' nuclear war By Dianne Feinstein  •  Read more »   The blessing inside my sister's Alzheimer's disease By Jennifer Palmieri  •  Read more »   Trumpism may fall in Europe By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   Morning Mix Irish excavation confirms mass grave of babies at former home for unwed mothers The discovery was spurred by the research of a local historian in Ireland who uncovered the truth about a home for unmarried mothers that was operated by Catholic nuns from 1925 to the 1960s. By Fred Barbash  •  Read more » Michelle Obama surprises D.C. students, talks struggles and life goals When the former first lady walked into a classroom, the stunned students erupted in tears. Throughout a two-hour discussion, they asked how she met Barack, whether she would run for president and what she thought of Donald Trump. By Perry Stein  •  Read more » With two young people killed, two more bodies found, police see rising gang threat in Northern Va. Damaris A. Reyes Rivas was removed from a car by alleged MS-13 members and walked into the woods before being slashed with a bowie knife, people familiar with the case said. By Justin Jouvenal and Rachel Weiner  •  Read more » Book Review Trump tweeted that this new immigration book is a 'must read.' So I read it — and you must not. COLUMN | If not for the president's endorsement, "Green Card Warrior" would barely rate a "must acknowledge." It is, however, a "must laugh," a "must groan" and, if it is where Trump is finding ideas for reform, a "you must be kidding me." By Carlos Lozada  •  Read more » Uber reportedly used secret tool to evade and trick law enforcement The report on Uber's covert activities is the latest blow for a company that has suffered a growing backlash in recent weeks. By Craig Timberg and Brian Fung  •  Read more » Indian athlete who got high-level help for U.S. visa is accused of sexual assault The office of Sen. Charles E. Schumer and the mayor of Saranac Lake, N.Y., intervened so that Tanveer Hussain could attend the world snowshoe championships. Hussain was arrested and charged with felony sexual abuse and child welfare endangerment in an alleged incident at the inn where he was staying. By Annie Gowen  •  Read more » Analysis Trump blames Democrats for Cabinet delays that are normal — and his own fault "It is so pathetic that the Dems have still not approved my full Cabinet," the president tweeted Friday morning. But he hasn't yet provided paperwork on two nominees. By Philip Bump  •  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. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071