Sunday's Headlines: With days left in office, Obama ushers in dozens of policies. But will they survive?

Trump-Lewis feud could be a harbinger of a new round of hyper-partisanship; Trump Cabinet nominees offer examples of what to do — and what not to do; As Brexit tremors ripple, the Rock of Gibraltar shudders; Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus to fold up tent after 146 years;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories With days left in office, Obama ushers in dozens of policies. But will they survive? New Cuba rules, cuts to mortgage insurance premiums, new national monuments and more: Administration officials are racing to complete tasks that will affect millions of lives and solidify the president's imprint on history. But President-elect Donald Trump is already pledging to undo some of them after taking office. By Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis  •  Read more » Trump-Lewis feud could be a harbinger of a new round of hyper-partisanship The incident in which the Georgia congressman claimed that the president-elect is not "legitimate" and Trump responded by saying that the civil rights icon is "all talk" has left Democrats and Republicans bracing themselves for yet another showdown between a president and his political opponents. By Abby Phillip  •  Read more »   Trump Cabinet nominees offer examples of what to do — and what not to do Rep. Mike Pompeo and Rex Tillerson offered a study of contrasts for future occupants of the confirmation hearing hot seat, demonstrating how to avoid trouble (or walk into it) and how to cater to senatorial ego (or to infuriate it). By Paul Kane  •  Read more »   As Brexit tremors ripple, the Rock of Gibraltar shudders Britain's vote to leave the E.U. has locked its only continental enclave in suspended animation as Gibraltar awaits the outcome of negotiations that will reshape virtually every aspect of its relationship with its European neighbors. By Griff Witte  •  Read more »   Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus to fold up tent after 146 years Declining attendance, high operating costs and changing public tastes, as well as clashes with animal rights groups, all contributed to the demise of "The Greatest Show on Earth," which plans to shut down for good in May. By The Associated Press  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   The investigation of James Comey is exactly what the country needs By Michael R. Bromwich  •  Read more »   Rex Tillerson wouldn't call Putin a war criminal. That was the right choice. By Pierre-Richard Prosper and John B. Bellinger III  •  Read more »   The early drafts of the Obama legacy are way over the top By Carlos Lozada  •  Read more »   How Russian 'kompromat' destroys political opponents By Sarah Oates  •  Read more »   Five myths about presidential inaugurations By Jim Bendat  •  Read more »   American malls are declining. Their loss is a tragedy for my family. By Yoo Jung Kim  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   A gynecologist secretly photographed his patients. What's their pain worth? "There was no model for this," said a retired judge assigned to divide the $190 million settlement for patients of Nikita Levy, who left them with a lifetime of trauma and unease. By Moriah Balingit  •  Read more » Trump transition team says it asked D.C. National Guard general to stay While transition officials said the team asked Maj. Gen. Errol Schwartz to stay on through the inauguration to maintain continuity, the presidential appointee said the request came only after a negative story about his ouster. By Peter Hermann and Dan Lamothe  •  Read more » Seven auto trends to watch in 2017 The most popular vehicles today are getting bigger, generating more data and often pestering you to drive better. The bold concept vehicles being built for the future will be even more peculiar and provocative. By Steven Overly  •  Read more » NFL playoffs have been a snooze so far. Can Sunday provide drama? Home teams have won every game, so there haven't been any upsets. And none of them were close at the end, with the average margin of victory exceeding 18 points. By Mark Maske  •  Read more » U.S. Mint: New coin has black Lady Liberty to show society's 'evolution' The $100 gold collectible coin is part of a series that will show Liberty in several designs "to reflect the cultural and ethnic diversity of the United States," the Mint said.  By Sarah Larimer  •  Read more » Nintendo's weird, wonderful Switch console may be a hard sell for some The video-game company's latest console is innovative and fun but may struggle to find its place in your life. By Hayley Tsukayama  •  Read more » A complex relationship with China could temper Trump's tough talk on jobs, trade The intricacy of the two countries' intertwined economies and the reality of China's military expansion could create uncertain ground for the nations' perennially troubled relations. By Anne Gearan  •  Read more » A virtual reality map of D.C. sites adds to inauguration security The TSA is using a 360-degree digitally photographed catalogue of important sites in the Washington region to help officials with the massive security effort surrounding Inauguration Day. By Lori Aratani  •  Read more » Citing backlash, singer Jennifer Holliday pulls out of Trump inauguration concert The Broadway star had said she would perform at the concert "for the people," and said that singing on the Mall was a tribute to Marian Anderson, who "paved the way for me to sing as a black American." But after her fans begged her to reconsider, she cancelled her performance. The Tony Award winner had previously sung for Ronald Reagan, Bill Clinton and both Presidents Bush. By Ellen McCarthy  •  Read more » How to get to — or around — Inauguration Day festivities Expect crowds, road closures, parking restrictions, and Metro bus and rail delays. By Luz Lazo  •  Read more » News quiz: Voices from the past and present With the inauguration on the horizon, of course there are questions about Donald Trump. But did you pay attention to other newsmakers? By Tiffany Harness  •  Read more » Cars Cadenza Limited has affordable luxury Kia's redesigned sedan could serve notice to the likes of Infiniti, Lexus, BMW and Mercedes-Benz. By Warren Brown  •  Read more » Solo-ish I want a lover, not a boyfriend Sounds easy in theory. But no-strings-attached sex is hard to find. Makes one wonder if it's even possible. By Sherri Daye Scott  •  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. 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