The typical US Congress member is 12 times richer than the typical American household – Quartz

Quartz The typical US Congress member is 12 times richer than the typical American householdQuartzEvery year, members of US Congress are required to report on the value of their households' income and assets. The data reveal that the lawmakers, who just passed a massive tax cut, are a very rich bunch. In 2015, the most recent year for which Quartz … us congress – Google News

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White House Proposes $4.4 Trillion Budget That Adds $7 Trillion to … – New York Times

CBC.ca White House Proposes $ 4.4 Trillion Budget That Adds $ 7 Trillion to …New York TimesWASHINGTON — President Trump sent Congress a $ 4.4 trillion budget proposal on Monday outlining steep cuts to domestic programs, large increases in military spending and a ballooning federal deficit that illustrates how far Republicans have strayed …Trump admin wants to slash funding for diplomacyCNN 'Canada does not treat us right': Trump threatens new taxCBC.caTrump suggests reciprocal tax with trade partners to stop US being 'taken advantage of by other countries'The IndependentCTV News –Politicoall 902…

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Trump may be the most anti-women US President ever – CNN

CNN Trump may be the most anti-women US President everCNNDean Obeidallah, a former attorney, is the host of SiriusXM radio's daily program "The Dean Obeidallah Show" and a columnist for The Daily Beast. Follow him @DeanObeidallah. The opinions expressed in this commentary are his. (CNN) Donald Trump wants …US President Donald Trump bemoans how 'mere' sexual abuse allegations lead to resignationsDeutsche Welle Abuse Case Exposes Fissures in a White House in TurmoilNew York TimesTrump staff say president is 'absolutely not' seeking John Kelly's removalThe GuardianReuters –The Times of Israel –New Zealand Herald –Washington…

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Carlos Cordeiro, an Insider, Is Elected President of US Soccer – New York Times

New York Times Carlos Cordeiro, an Insider, Is Elected President of US SoccerNew York TimesORLANDO, Fla. — Carlos Cordeiro was elected president of the United States Soccer Federation on Saturday, prevailing after three rounds of voting at the organization's annual meeting. The decision was a surprisingly straightforward end to a three …How Carlos Cordeiro Wound Up Winning US Soccer's Presidential ElectionSports Illustrated Carlos Cordeiro Elected as 32nd US Soccer PresidentU.S. Soccer (press release) (blog)US elects new president to reboot reeling soccer programNew York PostESPN –SB Nation –CBSSports.comall 94 news articles » us president…

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GOP Squirms as Trump Veers Off Script With Abuse Remarks – New York Times

New York Times GOP Squirms as Trump Veers Off Script With Abuse RemarksNew York TimesThe frustration in the Republican political class is bursting forward. “For members or anybody else who cares about keeping control of Congress, if you find yourself talking about anything but the middle-class tax cut, shut up and stop talking,” fumed …and more » us politics – Google News

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Republicans wouldn’t spend to save US jobs until the crisis was over – Quartz

Quartz Republicans wouldn't spend to save US jobs until the crisis was overQuartzIn 2011, with unemployment still at 9% and borrowing costs falling, Republican lawmakers forced a fiscal showdown that ultimately put strict caps on US spending, limiting the government's ability to invest and create jobs at a critical time. Not …Democrats and Republicans Pass Budget to Prepare US for WarCenter for Research on Globalization Rep. Andy Biggs: When will we act like the Republicans our constituents expect us to be?Fox NewsThe US Government Shut Down—and Reopened—While You Were SleepingThe…

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