As US midterm elections near, congressional Republicans are increasingly defying President Trump, voting with Democrats on resolutions like requiring congressional approval for hostilities against Iran and aiding Ukraine, amidst public disapproval of Trump's administration and concerns over his policies.
The US House of Representatives voted to end hostilities with Iran, a move President Trump called "unpatriotic" despite his claims the war is over. Four Republicans joined Democrats in the vote, highlighting internal party divisions.
The US House of Representatives voted to curb President Trump's military action in Iran, a rare rebuke. The resolution faces an uncertain path in the Senate and a potential presidential veto.
The US House of Representatives voted 215-208 to force President Trump to seek congressional approval for military action against Iran, with four Republicans joining Democrats. This rebuke follows earlier attempts and comes amid low public support for the conflict and fears of rising fuel costs impacting midterm elections.
Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant, Sarah Kellen, testified before Congress denying she was an accomplice, stating she was "sexually and psychologically abused" by the financier for over a decade and was groomed.
The Philippine Senate began an impeachment trial for Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, facing internal leadership battles and the aftermath of her father's ICC case. The trial could impact her 2028 presidential bid.
The ABC projects David Farley has won the Farrer by-election, becoming the first One Nation candidate ever elected to the House of Representatives.
The ABC projects David Farley has won the Farrer by-election, becoming the first One Nation candidate ever elected to the House of Representatives. Follow live.
The Philippine House of Representatives has moved Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment closer to a decisive vote, the first step in a week-long process that will test whether allies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr have enough support to send the case to a Senate trial. The House placed the impeachment on its plenary agenda on Tuesday, a day after its justice committee endorsed the case, setting up a possible vote by all lawmakers on whether Duterte-Carpio should stand trial in the...
Prediction markets show U.S. Senate control as a true tossup with both parties at 50% chance, as Republicans see their odds decline from 67% in January amid the U.S.-Iran war. Trump's approval ratings have fallen to their lowest of his second term, while Democrats are priced with a 54% chance to win the chamber in mid-April.
Florida lawmakers approved new congressional maps in a 21-17 vote that could help Republicans gain up to four House seats in November's midterm elections. Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the measure into law. The approval came hours after the US Supreme Court limited considerations of racial makeup in redistricting, part of a national redistricting arms race including Texas, California and Virginia.
Indonesia's House of Representatives passed a landmark domestic worker protection bill into law on April 21, 22 years after it was first proposed. The legislation grants domestic workers 14 rights including access to social security, universal healthcare and mandatory vocational training. The scope of work is limited to 10 chores, and placement companies must be registered and barred from deducting workers' wages.
Congressman Antonio Tinio of ACT Teachers Partylist predicts the Senate will begin impeachment proceedings against Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio after May 4 when the Senate resumes. Under the 1987 Constitution, the 24-member Senate must sit as senator-judges to try the vice-president, with Senate President Vicente Sotto III presiding. Duterte-Carpio stated on January 29 that she and her husband retained lawyers as early as Q4 2023 after a House member announced plans to file a case against her.
Senate passes $70B GOP budget blueprint for immigration enforcement via reconciliation, 50-48 vote. Two GOP senators joined Democrats in opposition. The measure funds DHS for 3.5 years and now heads to House, where Trump has set June 1 deadline for passage.
Virginia voters approved a redistricting measure that could flip up to four Republican-held House seats to Democrats, potentially giving Democrats control of the narrowly divided US House. The $80m+ referendum is the most expensive ballot measure in Virginia's history. The measure is part of a national battle over congressional district redrawing, with Trump and Republicans pushing gerrymandering efforts while Democrats respond with counter-measures in states like California.
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned Tuesday, becoming the third House member to step down in just over a week amid ethics scandals. She faced a scheduled disciplinary hearing over campaign finance violations and a federal criminal case accusing her of diverting disaster funds for political purposes. Her departure follows resignations of Democrat Eric Swalwell and Republican Tony Gonzales amid sexual misconduct allegations.
A Democratic-led move to constrain Donald Trump’s ability to continue war on Iran has once again failed in the House of Representatives Read Full Article at RT.com
