U.S. Republicans press for F-35 fighter jet sales to Taiwan amid … – Reuters

Reuters U.S. Republicans press for F-35 fighter jet sales to Taiwan amid …ReutersTwo senior U.S. Republican senators asked the Trump administration on Monday to allow the sale of Lockheed Martin Corp. F-35 fighter jets to Taiwan, saying it would help it "remain a democracy" in the face of threats from China.US Republicans Press for F-35 Fighter Jet Sales to Taiwan Amid China ThreatThe Epoch Times US Republicans press for F-35 fighter jet sale to Taiwan so island can 'remain a democracy'The Japan TimesUS Republicans press for F-35 fighter jet sale…

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Dowd resigns as Trump’s lawyer amid disagreements on strategy – CNN

New York Times Dowd resigns as Trump's lawyer amid disagreements on strategyCNNThe response was characteristic of Dowd's hard-charging style, which initially endeared him to the President and made him the lead attorney on the President's legal team after Kasowitz was asked to step back in July. The latest shake-up now leaves …Donald Trump's top Russia lawyer John Dowd resignsBBC News Trump's Lawyer Resigns as President Adopts Aggressive Approach in Russia InquiryNew York TimesUS: President's Lead Lawyer In Special Counsel Investigation ResignsSTRATFORThe Indian Express –Stuff.co.nz –Evening Standardall 393 news articles » us president –…

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US Congress to vote on budget amid immigration concerns – Aljazeera.com

Aljazeera.com US Congress to vote on budget amid immigration concernsAljazeera.comThe US Congress is set to vote on a bipartisan, budget agreement reached earlier this week in the Senate, in a bid to avoid a government shutdown. The budget bill, which was unveiled by Republican and Democratic senators on Wednesday, was welcomed as a …US Congress votes to end brief government shutdownFRANCE 24 Congress shifts to brutal immigration fight after ending another shutdownUSA TODAYUS Congress approves bill ending brief gov't shutdownReutersHaaretz –CNBCall 3,336 news articles » us congress – Google News

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Amid GOP departures, Democrats optimistic of taking control of US House – The Columbus Dispatch

The Columbus Dispatch Amid GOP departures, Democrats optimistic of taking control of US HouseThe Columbus DispatchThe number of Republicans bowing out rather than bearing down for tough races is the latest worrisome sign for the GOP. Combine that with Trump's ability to unite Democrats in opposition and historical headwinds and some Democrats are positively …New alarm among Republicans that Democrats could win big in 2018 midtermsChicago Tribune ANALYSIS: Republican strategists say Democrats virtually certain to win House in 2018ABC NewsDemocrats again holding out hope that Latino voters will make a…

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Andrew Coyne: A heartwarming, Capraesque tale amid the gloom of US politics – National Post

National Post Andrew Coyne: A heartwarming, Capraesque tale amid the gloom of US politicsNational PostWorried about the risk of nuclear war with North Korea? Concerned about a looming government shutdown in Washington? Alarmed that Donald Trump might fire independent counsel Robert Mueller or otherwise impede his investigation? Generally down in the … us politics – Google News

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Amid the #MeToo Movement, a US President Who ‘Slut-Shames’ in Tweets – Fortune

Fortune Amid the #MeToo Movement, a US President Who 'Slut-Shames' in TweetsFortune“Are you really trying to bully, intimidate and slut-shame @SenGillibrand? Do you know who you're picking a fight with? Good luck with that.” Warren was coming to the defense of Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D–N.Y.) whom the president had attacked moments …Trump accused of 'slut shaming' Senator Kirsten GillibrandBBC News USA Today bashes Trump as 'not fit to clean the toilets' in Obama's presidential libraryCNN'Sexist smear': Trump faces backlash after tweeting that woman senator would 'do anything' for his moneySouth…

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