Eine Demo anlässlich des schiitischen Festes Aschura in Berlin-Mitte hat Kritik ausgelöst. Kinder wurden in eine szenische Darstellung der historischen Verschleppung von Frauen und Kindern eingebunden, was von der Polizei unverzüglich untersagt wurde.
An Alaska judge overturned a decision to disqualify a challenger named Dan J. Sullivan from the Republican primary, allowing him to potentially challenge Sen. Dan Sullivan despite questions over his candidacy's 'good faith'
An Alaska judge has ruled that both incumbent Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and his namesake challenger, Dan Sullivan, can appear on the August 18 primary ballot, despite concerns over voter confusion.
Franziska Giffey und Manuela Schwesig (SPD) kritisieren die geplanten Rentenreformen, insbesondere die Koppelung des Rentenalters an die Lebenserwartung und die Abschaffung der abschlagsfreien Frührente, als ungerecht. Die Bundesregierung plant die vollständige Umsetzung der Empfehlungen.
A judge has ruled that a retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan can challenge incumbent U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska's August primary. The ruling overturns an election official's decision to disqualify the challenger, who shares the same name and party affiliation as the senator.
US Senators John Curtis and Adam Schiff have asked the CFTC to investigate Polymarket, a prediction market platform, for allegedly paying social media influencers to create fake bet videos without proper disclosure. The senators expressed concern over deceptive marketing tactics promoting gambling-style products.
Republican senators plan a vote to prevent Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from overseeing special education programs. This follows a Trump administration move to shift the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) from the Department of Education to HHS, a decision criticized for potentially violating federal law.
Senators Adam Schiff and John Curtis are asking the CFTC to investigate Polymarket's alleged $1.9 million marketing campaign involving fake bets. They question the CFTC's ability to protect consumers and regulate prediction markets, comparing them to gambling.
Liberal leader Angus Taylor's leadership is under scrutiny following a "stacking" comment and a fumbled response on multiculturalism. His handling of One Nation's rise also divides the party, with some advocating for cooperation and others for confrontation.
Labor has reached an agreement with the Greens to pass its reforms on capital gains tax discount and negative gearing. The Greens' leader, Larissa Waters, stated that while they couldn't achieve more ambitious goals like removing grandfathering or capping negatively geared properties, this deal was the best possible outcome.
U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, with co-sponsor Dan Sullivan, has reintroduced a Senate bill to reauthorize the North Korean Human Rights Act of 2004, which expired in September 2022. A similar House bill passed in 2024 but failed in the Senate during the preceding Congress.
Senator Cynthia Lummis announced expectations for final Senate crypto bill language by July 4 recess, aiming for a July floor vote. The bill faces hurdles including an unresolved ethics dispute, conditional Democratic support, and banking sector opposition, with failure before August recess potentially delaying legislation until 2030.
Republican Senator Roger Marshall advocates for removing the per-country Green Card cap, which causes a 70-year wait for some Indians. He praised Indian-Americans' contributions and highlighted the cap as an injustice, promising to raise the issue legally and sensibly.
President Trump clashed with the Senate over a symbolic resolution urging an end to hostilities with Iran and canceled a housing bill signing, demanding passage of his "Save America Act." A Republican senator reported a confrontation with Trump regarding the Iran conflict's duration and objectives.
Senator Elizabeth Warren warns that a future administration could undo corporate mergers approved by the Trump administration, including a controversial media deal. She cites growing public anger against large corporations and potential antitrust violations.
South Australian Liberal Senator Alex Antic faced condemnation from Labor MPs and his own party for suggesting bird flu detections are a pharmaceutical industry "spin" to sell flu vaccines, following H5N1 cases in Western and South Australia.
Philippine authorities foiled a potential school attack in Leyte province after a tip from Senator Bam Aquino led to the arrest of a 14-year-old student. The student allegedly created Facebook accounts to spread threats of violence at Tolosa National High School.
Donald Trump erpresst seine Republikaner im Streit um ein verschärftes Wahlrecht, indem er die Unterzeichnung eines Wohnraumgesetzes blockiert. Ein Treffen mit Senatoren eskalierte, wobei Senator Bill Cassidy von einem lautstarken Streit über den Iran-Krieg berichtete.
South Dakota State Senator Thomas Pischke faces two felony counts for allegedly falsifying signatures to place candidates on Republican Party ballots without their knowledge. Pischke turned himself in, was released, and has stepped away from party duties ahead of a July 7 hearing, with his political future uncertain if convicted.
President Trump reportedly called Senator Bill Cassidy a "lunatic" during a private lunch after Cassidy questioned the administration's handling of the Iran conflict and demanded a congressional briefing. The exchange highlights growing unease among Republicans regarding the war and Trump's relationship with Cassidy.
Trump condanna il voto del Senato che limita i suoi poteri di guerra in Iran. Intanto, il Qatar si prepara a riprendere la produzione di gas naturale liquefatto dopo l'accordo provvisorio tra Stati Uniti e Iran.
Australia's native birds, including black swans, face a "very high risk" of extinction from bird flu. Meanwhile, Europe experiences record heatwaves with 40 drownings in France, and the US Secretary of State addresses shipping tolls in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Senate passed a non-binding resolution urging President Trump to cease military actions against Iran. The vote was 50-48, with bipartisan support, and the resolution requires congressional authorization for continued hostilities.
Cody Carbone, CEO of The Digital Chamber, testified on how digital assets could solve affordability issues, but received a muted response from most senators, with some dismissing his claims.
