Tuesday's Headlines: ‘Never Trump’ national-security experts fear they are blacklisted

Russia takes parting shots at Obama, looks forward to Trump administration; Despite Trump's flashy credentials, the inauguration is shaping up to be a low-key affair; Where was Donald Trump when John Lewis was fighting for civil rights? Let's compare. ;   The morning's most important stories, selected by Post editors   Top Stories 'Never Trump' national-security experts fear they are blacklisted Many Republicans who had signed public letters that called Donald Trump's candidacy a danger to the nation believe they have been put on an "enemies list" as the president-elect, who has virtually no experience in national security and foreign policy, fills positions in his administration. By David Nakamura  •  Read more » Russia takes parting shots at Obama, looks forward to Trump administration Russia's top diplomat said Moscow was looking forward to cooperating with the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump in the war on terrorism and bringing peace to Syria, and took a shot at the Obama administration for what he called "double standards." By Andrew Roth and David Filipov  •  Read more »   Despite Trump's flashy credentials, the inauguration is shaping up to be a low-key affair Inaugurations tend to reflect the character of the person who will occupy the Oval Office, but Donald Trump's will be "workmanlike" — with a short parade and appearances at only three balls — according to the inaugural committee. By John Wagner and Karen Tumulty  •  Read more »   Petula Dvorak | Columnist Where was Donald Trump when John Lewis was fighting for civil rights? Let's compare. After the president-elect called Lewis "All talk, talk, talk — no action," it is time to assess the actions of Lewis, who risked his life to defy segregation, alongside the actions of Trump. By Petula Dvorak  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Opinions   Trump has absolutely no idea what black America looks like By Eugene Robinson  •  Read more »   Trump gets no respect. That's because he hasn't earned it. By Dana Milbank  •  Read more »   Trump's presidency is doomed By Richard Cohen  •  Read more »   Just when you thought the Trump ethics disaster couldn't get worse, it did By Richard Painter and Norman Eisen  •  Read more »   Not even Trump can easily reverse our progress on climate change By David Ignatius  •  Read more »   Solitary confinement can shatter the disabled — but they languish there anyway By Editorial Board  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   More News   Underwater search for missing Malaysia Airlines plane ends after three years with few answers The jet carrying 239 people had vanished from civilian radar in the early hours of March 8, 2014, without even so much as a distress call from its pilots. By Simon Denyer  •  Read more » Turkey says suspected gunman in deadly nightclub attack is in custody Officials said the suspect is Abdulkadir Masharipov, an Islamic State militant who was born in Uzbekistan and had received training in Afghanistan. He is accused of killed 39 people at a New Year's party. By Kareem Fahim  •  Read more » U.S. border officials are illegally turning away asylum seekers, migrant advocates say Along the U.S.-Mexico border, hundreds of people are caught in bureaucratic limbo after being denied access to asylum officers. By Joshua Partlow  •  Read more » Is government a 'force for good'? Education Dept. at a pivot point between Obama, Trump The secretary of education credits public schools with saving his life; his likely successor, Betsy DeVos, believes they are a dysfunctional monopoly. By Emma Brown  •  Read more » A boy was sexually abused in a janitor's closet. Is the school responsible? One the former janitor's victims alleges that employees at the Virginia school were ill-equipped to prevent the abuse. His lawsuit centers on a fundamental question: What obligations do public schools have to prevent and investigate sexual assault on school grounds? By Moriah Balingit and Andee Erickson  •  Read more » Honoring the Chicago Cubs a fitting final official event for Obama An avowed White Sox fan, President Obama didn't take long to bust out the what-took-you-so-long jokes and diffused political awkwardness with zingers directed at his own political party. By Dave Sheinin  •  Read more » Stepping into a major role With his bearskin hat, the 6-foot-6-inch leader of the Marine Band will stand nearly 8 feet tall when he leads the legendary, 218-year-old troupe in the inaugural parade. By Michael E. Ruane  •  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. 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