Sunday's Headlines: Charities fear tax overhaul will change philanthropy, leaving it only to the rich

Amid backlash, White House pledges to stand firm on Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital; Russia warns that U.S. decision to arm Ukraine will fuel new bloodshed; 'I...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Charities fear tax overhaul will change philanthropy, leaving it only to the rich The source of concern is how the tax overhaul, which President Trump signed into law Friday, is expected to sharply reduce the number of Americans who qualify for the charitable tax deduction — a big driver of gifts to nonprofits. The biggest declines are projected to come from the middle class — the rich will mostly keep their ability to take the tax breaks. By Todd C. Frankel  •  Read more » Amid backlash, White House pledges to stand firm on Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital The Trump administration has scrambled to contain the remarkably broad international rejection of its new policy — including from important allies — using threats, assurances and a cold shoulder. By Anne Gearan  •   Read more »   Russia warns that U.S. decision to arm Ukraine will fuel new bloodshed The U.S. move to provide heavy armaments to Ukraine for the first time brought a sharp rebuke from Moscow, which has tacitly backed separatists while denying it actively supports them. By Carol Morello and David Filipov  •   Read more »   'I hope I'm wrong, but there's a war coming,' top general tells U.S. Marines in Norway It is unclear to what extent Gen. Robert Neller's comments were indicative of an actual war to come or merely meant as a pep talk for Marines stationed far from home over Christmas. By Amy B Wang  •   Read more »   Mexican traffickers find a new market hungry for drugs: Their own country The drug abuse that has become a defining feature of American life is increasingly emerging in Mexico as well, posing a daunting challenge for health officials and feeding the country's soaring violence. By Story by Joshua Partlow | Photos by Michael Robinson Chavez  •   Read more »   For Britain's tweed-and-shotgun set, 'it's warfare' over grouse hunting on the moors The shooters battle environmentalists, birdwatchers and animal cruelty activists who are looking to build on their win in getting fox hunting with dogs banned. To them, the game-bird hunt is as much about class and tradition, rural life and changing times as it is about the red grouse itself. By William Booth  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   The presidency survived Watergate and more. Trump will exact a higher toll. By Carlos Lozada  •   Read more »   No, naming and shaming sexual offenders doesn't always help By Rebecca Hamilton  •   Read more »   FEMA says most of Puerto Rico has potable water. That can't be true. By Mekela Panditharatne  •   Read more »   Let women have our Hallmark Christmas movies. We deserve them. By Cassie Belek  •   Read more »   Five myths about Saint Nick By Adam C. English  •   Read more »   Exactly how cruel is Homeland Security? By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   With its plantation heyday gone, Hawaii looks for a return to its farming roots Dominated for more than a century by the sugar industry, the once completely self-sufficient island chain spends as much as $3 billion a year to import 90 percent of its food. But many believe a resurgence of diversified agriculture is possible. Story by Brittany Lyte | Photos by Bonnie Jo Mount  •  Read more »     U.S. judge says American accused of fighting for ISIS must get lawyer A federal judge ruled Saturday that the U.S. military must provide legal counsel to an American citizen who was picked up months ago on the Syrian battlefield and accused of fighting with Islamic State militants. By Deb Riechmann | AP  •   Read more »   Appointment as Duterte's spokesman a stunning turnaround for a onetime civil rights star Based on his credentials, it would seem far more likely for Henry Roque to be calling for the International Criminal Court to investigate Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity than urging it to back off. By Emily Rauhala  •   Read more »   A boy's basketball-size tumor is slowly suffocating him. Doctors will attempt a risky removal. The tumor is benign but, if left untreated, it will kill Emanuel Zaya. University of Miami Health System surgeons plan to remove it Jan. 12. By Cleve R. Wootson Jr.  •   Read more »   The Grinch needs a good cardiologist, and other holiday stories explained by scientists How was time travel possible for the ghost of Christmas past? How could a reindeer's nose glow brightly enough to lead Santa's sleigh? Researchers at Johns Hopkins University explain. By Susan Svrluga  •   Read more »   Solo-ish Beware the holiday engagement Legal experts (pragmatists who can find the downside in everything) warn that holiday proposals have a built-in risk. By Roxanne Roberts  •   Read more »   Arts & Style The greatest year in D.C.-area rap history From Logic to GoldLink, here are the best songs from a scene that's never sounded better. By Chris Richards  •   Read more »   Food Make Christmas breakfast a day early A little planning and these three simple recipes will make the holiday more enjoyable. By Kristen Hartke  •   Read more »         Share Today's Headlines:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Today's Headlines or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. 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