Wednesday's Headlines: Senate leaders see two-year budget deal within their grasp

How a British former spy became a flash point in the Russia investigation; They considered themselves white, but DNA tests told a more complex story; Inspired by French military...

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Senate leaders see two-year budget deal within their grasp Top Senate leaders were working to finalize a sweeping long-term budget agreement that would include a defense spending boost President Trump has long demanded alongside an increase in domestic programs championed by Democrats. By Mike DeBonis and Erica Werner  •  Read more » How a British former spy became a flash point in the Russia investigation Christopher Steele struggled to navigate dual obligations — to his private clients, who were paying him to help Hillary Clinton win, and to a sense of public duty born of his previous life in espionage. By Tom Hamburger and Rosalind S. Helderman  •   Read more »   They considered themselves white, but DNA tests told a more complex story Given the fraught history of slavery and racism, finding out that one is part African makes some people feel vulnerable, even defensive, while others celebrate the discovery. By Tara Bahrampour  •   Read more »   Inspired by French military display, Trump has the Pentagon planning a large-scale parade in Washington At a meeting last month between President Trump and top military officials, "The marching orders were: I want a parade like the one in France," one official said. "This is being worked at the highest levels of the military." By Greg Jaffe and Philip Rucker  •   Read more »   Shredded roofs, shattered lives: Storms smash Virgin Islands' middle class Analysts warn that without an infusion of cash from the federal government, the U.S. territory could fall into a permanent decline that would send thousands of refugees to the mainland. By Tim Craig  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Opinions   Democrats are hoping for an election wave. They shouldn't be too confident. By Karen Tumulty  •   Read more »   Want Trump to be less crazy? Clap for him more. By Dana Milbank  •   Read more »   Trump shouldn't take Jordan for granted By David Ignatius  •   Read more »   Karma loves football. Just ask Tom Brady. By Kathleen Parker  •   Read more »   Health care isn't our only ludicrously expensive industry By Mitch Daniels  •   Read more »   Markets go up and down. But we know how to ward off panic. By Editorial Board  •   Read more » ADVERTISEMENT More News   Kim Jong Un to send his sister to South Korea as part of the Olympic delegation Kim Yo Jong is one of her brother's closest aides and is often seen at his side. The decision to send her could be viewed as a sign that the Kim regime is serious about improving ties with Seoul. By Anna Fifield  •  Read more »     Casino mogul Wynn, accused of sexual misconduct, to step down as CEO of resort company In a statement, Steve Wynn blamed "an avalanche of negative publicity" for creating a situation in which he could not "continue to be effective" as head of the firm he founded. By Travis M. Andrews  •   Read more »   Main Street has been watching prices rise for a while. Now Wall Street has taken notice. The Dow's wild ride has been fueled by concern about the effects of higher wages and prices. By David J. Lynch  •   Read more »   Early chaos of Trump's travel ban set stage for a tumultuous year of immigration policy debates Officials were "largely caught by surprise" when the mandate to turn people away at airports came suddenly on Jan. 27, 2017. By Wesley Lowery and Josh Dawsey  •   Read more »   Wonkblog | Analysis This is the U.S. county that buys the least healthful groceries There is an emerging body of research that suggests that some groups of consumers are simply less interested than others in healthy eating. By Caitlin Dewey  •   Read more »   New England's Josh McDaniels spurns Colts on eve of introduction as new head coach Indianapolis had scheduled his introductory news conference for Wednesday, and McDaniels even had hired some assistant coaches. By Mark Maske  •   Read more »   PyeongChang 2018 Shaun White is bigger than snowboarding. That's what made failure so hard. The Sochi Games brought a hard fall — and a reality check — for an athlete who's also a CEO at age 31. By Rick Maese  •   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. 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. ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071