Tuesday's Headlines: Trump takes aim at federal workers, trade deals

Withdrawal from TPP recasts U.S. role in the global economy; Fury and internal power struggle mark Trump's tumultuous first days in office; With no evidence, Trump claims that up to 5 million illegal ballots cost him the popular vote;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories Trump takes aim at federal workers, trade deals The president kicked off his first full workweek by delivering on campaign promises to implement a hiring freeze for most federal agencies, withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and urge corporate executives to keep jobs in the country. But aides signaled the administration will not move as swiftly on other top priorities. By Jenna Johnson and David Nakamura  •  Read more » Withdrawal from TPP recasts U.S. role in the global economy Trump's executive order formally ending the United States' participation in a sweeping trade deal with Asia comes as China and other emerging economies are seeking to increase their leverage in global affairs, seizing on America's turn inward. By Ylan Q. Mui  •  Read more »   Fury and internal power struggle mark Trump's tumultuous first days in office The turbulence and competing factions that were a hallmark of Trump's campaign have been transported to the White House. Nearly a dozen senior officials and other Trump advisers and confidants, some of whom spoke on the condition of anonymity, describe private conversations and moments. By Ashley Parker, Philip Rucker and Matea Gold  •  Read more »   With no evidence, Trump claims that up to 5 million illegal ballots cost him the popular vote President Trump's claim to congressional leaders is not supported by any verifiable facts, and analyses of the election have found virtually no confirmed cases of voter fraud, let alone millions. By Abby Phillip and Mike DeBonis  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   Trump inspired a movement, all right By Eugene Robinson  •  Read more »   An early surprise from Trump's team: Shame By Dana Milbank  •  Read more »   Blue states are in for a world of pain By Catherine Rampell  •  Read more »   Sean Spicer's Stalinist apparition By Richard Cohen  •  Read more »   Under Trump, Christians may have it easier. They'll also be in grave spiritual danger. By Michael Gerson  •  Read more »   Sessions should recuse himself from investigations into the election By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   BREAKING NEWS Britain's Supreme Court rules Parliament must have a say on Brexit The ruling creates a potential hurdle for Prime Minister Theresa May, but is not expected to block the United Kingdom's exit from the European Union. By Griff Witte  •  Read more » Pompeo confirmed as CIA director as agency faces potential conflict with the White House The former congressman will lead the agency at a time of escalating security problems and complex terror threats. But he also faces the vexing task of establishing a functional relationship between the CIA and President Trump. By Greg Miller  •  Read more » Trump's latest hire alarms allies of Ryan — and bolsters Bannon Breitbart writer Julia Hahn, a critic of the House speaker, is expected to be an aide to strategist Stephen K. Bannon. William Kristol, editor of the Weekly Standard, said, "She'll be Bannon's Bannon and make Bannon look moderate." By Robert Costa  •  Read more » Minnesota's governor collapses during his State of the State address Gov. Mark Dayton quickly recovered, walked out of the Capitol on his own and returned home, his chief of staff said. He plans to keep his schedule today. By Samantha Schmidt  •  Read more » CDC abruptly cancels long-planned conference on climate change, health The summit was intended as a chance for officials around the country to learn more about the risks to human health posed by the changing climate. CDC officials canceled it 11 days before President Trump's inauguration and did not offer an explanation. By Brady Dennis  •  Read more » Former U.N. chief falters as he prepares to run for president of South Korea Ban Ki-moon received a hero's welcome when he returned home after his United Nations stint ended. But his image has since lost some of its luster amid missteps and allegations of corruption in his family. By Anna Fifield  •  Read more » Can an apple that never browns change your mind about GMO foods? After years of development, protest and regulatory red tape, the first genetically modified, non-browning apples will soon go on sale in the United States. By Caitlin Dewey  •  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