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Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment case heads to plenary vote amid coercion claims
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05.05.2026

Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment case heads to plenary vote amid coercion claims

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...

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Florida Lawmakers Approve New Congressional Maps Likely to Benefit Republicans
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Política·29.04.2026Resumen IA

Florida Lawmakers Approve New Congressional Maps Likely to Benefit Republicans

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.

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Indonesia Passes Landmark Domestic Worker Protection Law After 22 Years
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29.04.2026Resumen IA

Indonesia Passes Landmark Domestic Worker Protection Law After 22 Years

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.

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Philippine Congressman Predicts Senate Impeachment Trial for Vice-President Duterte-Carpio After May 4
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Política·28.04.2026Resumen IA

Philippine Congressman Predicts Senate Impeachment Trial for Vice-President Duterte-Carpio After May 4

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.

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Virginia Voters Approve Redistricting Measure That Could Flip Four House Seats to Democrats
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Política·22.04.2026Resumen IA

Virginia Voters Approve Redistricting Measure That Could Flip Four House Seats to Democrats

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.

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Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Amid Ethics Scandal
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Política·21.04.2026Resumen IA

Democratic Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns Amid Ethics Scandal

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.

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