Two U.S. senators gave TikTok a September 1 deadline to answer questions regarding an experiment that withheld a safety feature from 15 million users, including a teenager who later died by suicide.
The Albanese government, with Coalition support, has enacted reforms on online gambling advertising and reduced NDIS spending, drawing criticism from Senator David Pocock for neglecting vested interests in gambling and disregarding expert advice on community participation in NDIS reforms.
Russian Senator Igor Kastyukevich claims the EU's new requirement for Ukrainian refugees to prove they are not evading military service signals a shift toward total mobilization and a reduction in humanitarian support for those fleeing the conflict.
Berlins Justizsenatorin Felor Badenberg (CDU) lässt ihre Dissertation von der Universität Köln prüfen, nachdem der Plagiatsjäger Stefan Weber 83 Plagiatsfragmente behauptet hat. Der Vorfall ereignet sich kurz vor der Abgeordnetenhauswahl in Berlin.
Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie has fiercely criticized the Australian government's planned $5,000 cap on veterans' allied health services. Lambie, citing her own medical history, accused the Department of Veterans' Affairs of failing to provide adequate care.
Senator Jacqui Lambie disclosed a medical battle linked to her military service, highlighting issues in veterans' healthcare. Meanwhile, the government secured bipartisan deals on gambling ads and tax loopholes, while debates intensify over superannuation and tobacco excise policies.
Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old loyal aide to US President Donald Trump, gained renewed attention after Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff criticized Trump's travel alongside her on a new Air Force One plane.
ABD'de Kasım 2026 ara seçimleri öncesi Demokrat Parti ön seçimlerinde sosyalist ve sol adaylar, parti yönetimine yakın merkez siyasilere karşı önemli galibiyetler elde ediyor. Florida'da Angie Nixon'ın zaferi bu dalganın son örneği oldu.
Il Senato messicano esamina una legge per contrastare la povertà di tempo, garantendo l'equilibrio vita-lavoro e il diritto alla disconnessione digitale con sanzioni per i datori di lavoro inadempienti.
Political advertisements in the US Midwest are attacking the 'Save Our Bacon' act, framing the farm bill measure as a giveaway to Chinese corporations and linking it to President Xi Jinping to influence voter opinion on agricultural regulation.
Senator Tim Kaine plans to introduce a war powers resolution to prevent military action against Oman after President Trump threatened to bomb the nation. The threat followed reports of Oman-Iran talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz, which Trump opposes.
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) faces potential collapse after the Trump administration cut 75% of its staff and canceled over $250 million in research grants, prompting sharp criticism from health experts and Democratic senators.
Il capogruppo della Lega al Senato, Massimiliano Romeo, pubblica un libro che invoca il ritorno alle radici territoriali e federaliste del partito. L'iniziativa si inserisce in un clima di tensione interna dopo le critiche del governatore Attilio Fontana a Salvini.
Senator Jon Ossoff criticized President Donald Trump's leadership, specifically targeting aide Natalie Harp and the administration's handling of morale issues aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The White House responded by labeling Ossoff a radical extremist.
The Australian government's NDIS reform bill is set to pass following a deal with the Coalition, introducing 63 amendments. While the government claims the changes ensure sustainability, critics including the Greens and David Pocock warn of harmful funding cuts.
The Australian government's NDIS bill will undergo substantial amendments after Labor and the Coalition struck a deal, drawing criticism from the Greens, Senator David Pocock, and the disability community over funding cuts.
Former WA Senator Mathias Cormann defends the 2018 GST deal, stating it addresses unfairness to Western Australia, amidst criticism from other state leaders and a Productivity Commission report recommending its scrapping.
Il Parlamento italiano si appresta a votare la riforma della legge elettorale con un calendario serrato. Il Senato deve definirla nei primi giorni di settembre, con il voto alla Camera entro il 15 settembre. Il nodo delle preferenze potrebbe essere un ostacolo significativo, con possibili sorprese al voto.
Alaskans head to a non-partisan primary featuring incumbent Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic challenger Mary Peltola, whose competitive race is targeting a key Senate seat to influence control of Congress.
One Nation senators Tyron Whitten, Malcolm Roberts, and leader Pauline Hanson face criticism after making inflammatory remarks labeling transgender identity as mental illness and parental support as child abuse.
US Senator Elizabeth Warren sent a letter to Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizing the federal response to a massive Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms, questioning potential political influence and delayed recalls.
Liberal senator Andrew McLachlan backed colleague Andrew Bragg, urging peers to follow his lead after a speech proposing lower migration and construction code changes divided the party.
The Albanese government's proposed NDIS overhaul, aimed at curbing the $52bn program's growth by tightening eligibility and introducing independent assessments, faces criticism from cross-benchers who warn it will enable indiscriminate cuts to individual disability support budgets.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln following military media reports of poor morale and record-shattering time at sea. Senators demanded oversight visits and answers regarding the deployment amid ongoing operations involving Iran.
