Politics: Trump’s budget proposal slashes spending by $3.6 trillion over 10 years

In wake of Manchester blast, Trump decries terrorist ‘losers’ | Sponsored by Qualcomm   Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   Carolyn Kaster / AP Trump's budget proposal slashes spending by $3.6 trillion over 10 years The spending plan would overhaul government assistance for poor Americans. By Damian Paletta and Robert Costa  •  Business  •  Read more » In wake of Manchester blast, Trump decries terrorist ‘losers’ Trump has used the 'loser' label before — against critics and political opponents. By Philip Rucker  •  Post Politics  •  Read more »   Analysis A new expert survey finds warning signs for the state of American democracy And there's a non-trivial chance of a serious breakdown. By Michael K. Miller  •  Monkey Cage  •  Read more »   Analysis President Trump vs. James B. Comey: A timeline Here's a timeline on the rupture between the president and the FBI director. By Glenn Kessler  •  Fact Checker  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Autocrats hear a clear message during Trump trip: U.S. will not 'lecture' on human rights The president and his aides sidestep issues such as the treatment of the media, women and dissenters. By Abby Phillip and David Nakamura  •  Read more »   Power struggle intensifies between White House and ethics office Administration officials are seeking to prevent the Office of Government Ethics from getting information about waivers granted to lobbyists and other appointees. By Matea Gold  •  Read more »   Flynn takes 5th on Senate subpoena as a top House Democrat alleges new evidence of lies Rep. Elijah Cummings cited documents appearing to show that Flynn lied about income from overseas engagements. By Karoun Demirjian  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   FTA releases $647 million for electrifying California commuter rail line Agency had subjected the project to additional scrutiny. By Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more » Trump close to choosing outside counsel for Russia investigation Four prominent lawyers have made the short list of candidates for the team. By Robert Costa and Ashley Parker  •  Read more »   Supreme Court rules race improperly dominated N.C. redistricting efforts Redistricting is part of a bare-knuckled fight in North Carolina, where Democrats and Republicans uneasily share political power. By Robert Barnes  •  Courts & Law  •  Read more »   Analysis Can Michael Flynn refuse to turn over documents to Congress? Yes — but he risks jail. The Senate has the power to bring criminal charges against Flynn. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   For Haitians who came to U.S. after earthquake, another deportation reprieve Trump administration grants six-month extension, will reevaluate whether to end permission to stay in the U.S. in 2018. By Maria Sacchetti  •  Social Issues  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   Supreme Court limits locations of patent lawsuits Ruling will reduce high number of infringement cases being filed in a receptive federal court in east Texas. By Robert Barnes  •  Courts & Law  •  Read more »   Interior Department agency removes climate change language from news release President Trump isn't a big believer in 'man-made climate change.' By Dino Grandoni  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Wall Street grows bearish on Trump economic agenda as scandals swirl Alerts bearing the president's name are stopping traders in their tracks By Tory Newmyer  •  PowerPost  •  Read more »   Recommended for you   DemocracyPost Opinions and commentary that illuminate the challenges facing democracy around the world. Sign Up »         Share Politics:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you are signed up for Politics PM. 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. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071