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Pentagon whistleblowers ready to ‘spill their guts’ to oust Hegseth after midterms: report
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/pete-hegseth-house-investigation-pentagon-b3071464.html
OpinionIf Trump becomes a lame duck, surely countries like Australia can say what we really think?
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/18/trump-lame-duck-us-midterm-elections-australia
Expert on the US election: Trump will not accept defeat.: Much is at stake in the midterm elections on November 3. On that day, members of the House of ...
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OpinionGuest Column: Georgia Democrats within striking distance of flipping House: Democrats are gearing up to win the 10 seats they need to flip the Georgia House of ...
ajc.com/opinion/2026/10/georgia-democrats-plan-flip-state-house/
Mike Johnson hints he could step down if Democrats win House: Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson Thursday hinted he could quit Congress if Democrats win the ...
nydailynews.com/2026/10/08/mike-johnson-may-step-down-democrats-win-house/
Democrats plan vast oversight of Trump admin - impeachment an option: Democrats in the House of Representatives are preparing a vast oversight agenda if the ...
1news.co.nz/2026/09/27/democrats-plan-vast-oversight-of-trump-admin-impeachment-an-option/
Key FactsDemocrats Plan Broad Trump Probes If They Win House
Sep 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- A majority would give committees larger budgets, more staff, and powers to investigate and issue subpoenas.
- Planned inquiries include potential civil-rights violations linked to ICE operations, USAID’s closure, and private funding for America at 250 celebrations.
- The Trump family acknowledged that a party for Donald Trump Jr. was partly funded by a Russian oligarch reportedly linked to the Kremlin.
- Jeffries said no congressional tool was excluded; impeachment efforts are more likely to focus on Cabinet members than Trump.
There is a cost to the American people of the out-of-control corruption. If folks have been stealing from the American people, shortchanging the American people or screwing over the American people, we are going to hold the crooks accountable.— Hakeem Jeffries, Democratic leader from New York, speaking to The Associated Press about oversight investigations and accountability
Breaking: State Rep. Trevor Lee charged with four felonies related to alleged mortgage fraud
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Republican slaps Pete Hegseth with a resolution to impeach him: The resolution stems from an ongoing feud after Hegseth traveled to Kentucky earlier this year to ...
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WATCH | “Medyo bastos”
House Deputy Speaker Rep. Janette Garin criticized what she described as defense counsel Mark Vinluan’s disrespectful manner of ... Show more
The Final Battle for America’s Democracy: Forget November 3. It’s January 3 when Donald Trump and his MAGA Republicans might bury our democracy once and for all ...
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Epstein Update: 106 Lawmakers Sign Petition to Make DOJ Release More Files: Thomas Massie's latest effort on the Epstein files is gaining traction in the House ...
newsweek.com/epstein-update-106-lawmakers-sign-petition-to-make-doj-release-more-files-12406192
Even Fox’s Laura Ingraham tells Republicans to ‘get their act together’ as midterms near
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WATCH | ‘Walang pakundangan na lustayin ang pera ng tapng bayan’
House prosecution spokesperson Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong criticized the handling of public funds ... Show more
JoAnna Mendoza, Arizona Democratic congressional candidate: ‘Undocumented people deserve a pathway to citizenship’
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manilastandard.net Aug 12
WATCH | House prosecution spokesperson Rep. Terry Ridon similarly pushed back against the defence panel's manifestation ... Show more
'Sadistic and Cruel': Democratic Lawmakers Rail Against $20 Million for ICE's Electric Shock Gloves
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Key FactsDemocrats Condemn Planned $20 Million ICE Shock-Glove Purchase
Aug 14, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: commondreams.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: commondreams.org
- On Monday, DHS published a notice for the planned purchase of thousands of GLOVE devices from Compliant Technologies for up to $20 million.
- Democrats in both chambers of Congress and rights advocates denounced the proposal, while Sen. Adam Schiff said Republicans had given DHS billions more without constraints in June.
- According to a January YouGov poll, 58% of respondents considered ICE tactics too forceful, 57% disapproved of the agency’s work, and 46% supported abolishing it.
- Representatives Delia Ramirez and Yvette Clarke introduced the Melt ICE Act in January, while a Democratic National Committee panel advanced a resolution to abolish ICE on Thursday, August 13.
Abolish and prosecute ICE.— Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) said, noting that the agency is known to torture and kill our neighbors, and calling for ICE to be abolished and prosecuted.
Democrats need a net gain of 10 seats to win a majority in the state House of Representatives for the first time in more than two decades ... Show more
Democrats see a path to flipping the Georgia House with these 8 races
Democrats see a path to flipping the Georgia House with these 8 races
Four Republicans Join All Democrats to Order Trump to End Iran War: The House of Representatives has again passed a war powers resolution to try to rein in Trump ...
newrepublic.com/post/213416/four-republicans-join-democrats-house-trump-end-iran-war-powers
Key FactsHouse Condemns Trump’s Iran Conflict
Jul 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- The House passed a war powers resolution condemning President Trump’s military actions in Iran and calling for a cessation of hostilities.
- Four Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the resolution, while several members from both parties abstained from voting.
- The war has resulted in 18 American deaths and the administration is seeking $70 billion in funding.
- Support for the conflict has declined significantly among Trump supporters, dropping from 50% to 37% in two months.
skirmish— Donald Trump; described the war as a 'skirmish' during a campaign rally in Georgia.
House to vote on bill that could end changing clocks twice a year in your state: One US representative warned that switch between Standard Time and Daylight ...
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/daylight-saving-congress-house-representatives-b3014713.html
Map Shows Where Democrats Massively Outraising Republican Incumbents: More than a dozen House Republicans are being outraised by their opponents ahead of the ...
newsweek.com/map-where-democrats-massively-outraising-republican-incumbents-12211467
mb.com.ph Jul 16
WATCH: House lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro commended Akbayan Rep. Chel Diokno following his oral arguments against the defense team on the introduction ... Show more
Key FactsCOA Witness Describes Audit Concerns in Duterte Impeachment Trial
Aug 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: inquirer.net
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: inquirer.net
- On August 3, former COA-ICFAO auditor Roderick Wamil appeared as a prosecution witness.
- Wamil said key OVP documents failed COA requirements; some reported expenses were impermissible uses of confidential funds.
- His 19-page tabulation covered purported expenses of P125,150,000 from Dec. 21 to 31, 2022; the defense refused to stipulate.
- Article I concerns alleged misuse of P612.5 million: P500 million under the OVP and P112.5 million under DepEd.
Please send many angels of truth and keep us from spreading lies.— Senator Imee Marcos, during the opening prayer on Day 11 of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial in the Senate of the Philippines.
Ken Paxton May Have Broken Same Texas Election Laws He Wants To Tighten, Bombshell Report Finds
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Key FactsPaxton Abruptly Ends Press Conference Amid Probing Questions
Jul 21, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton limited his press conference questions to law enforcement topics on July 21, 2026.
- He declined to address allegations about voting irregularities and his extensive real estate portfolio worth $9 million.
- After answering only one question, Paxton’s team terminated the event and he exited hastily.
- Paxton avoided responding to corruption accusations linked to his Utah luxury property purchases.
We’re here with the sheriffs. I’d like to keep today to law enforcement, so that’s what I’m gonna answer, questions about law enforcement.— Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, during a press conference in Fort Worth, Texas
Philstar Life Jun 23
'SHARMAINE BILL' FILED IN HOUSE
The Akbayan Partylist has filed a bill at the House of Representatives seeking recognition for the lived identities ... Show more
'Sharmaine bill' seeking to recognize lived identities of trans, intersex Filipinos filed in House
'Sharmaine bill' seeking to recognize lived identities of trans, intersex Filipinos filed in House
Austerity is for poor people, not politicians: Belt-tightening, as it turns out, is location-specific. It affects you if you’re in a state house ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-06-2026/austerity-is-for-poor-people-not-politicians
Georgia Republicans Shelve Redistricting as Anger Grows: The leaders of the Georgia legislature pulled the plug on gerrymandering away U.S ...
nytimes.com/2026/06/17/us/politics/georgia-republicans-redistricting.html
Austerity is for poor people, not politicians: Belt-tightening, as it turns out, is location-specific. It affects you if you’re in a state house ...
thespinoff.co.nz/politics/08-06-2026/austerity-is-for-poor-people-not-politicians
Straight Arrow Jun 04
House approves war powers resolution to block further military action in Iran: The House of Representatives approved a war powers resolution that would prevent ...
san.com/cc/house-approves-war-powers-resolution-to-block-further-military-action-in-iran/
Trump criticism in Congress: Resistance to Iran war is growing: In both the House of Representatives and the Senate, Republican dissenters are refusing to follow ...
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Bill to ease data protection law for AI development clears Japan's lower house - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260526/p2g/00m/0na/023000c
House passes housing affordability bill that softens institutional investor ban: A landmark housing affordability package moved one step closer to becoming law ...
edition.cnn.com/2026/05/20/economy/congress-passes-housing-affordability-investor-ban-bill
Philstar Life May 11
JUST IN: VP DUTERTE IMPEACHED BY HOUSE
The House of Representatives has impeached Sara Duterte, with 255 members voting in the affirmative, 26 against ... Show more
House impeaches Sara Duterte for the second time
House impeaches Sara Duterte for the second time
House: 'Articles of impeachment' vs Sara Duterte sent to Senate: Vice President Sara Duterte —FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The House of ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2228460/house-articles-of-impeachment-vs-sara-duterte-sent-to-senate
Jeffries still confident Democrats will take back House after Virginia redistricting ruling
thehill.com/homenews/house/5871116-jeffries-confident-midterms-virginia-redistricting-ruling/
Rep. Carol Miller, R-W.Va., has built a massive campaign fundraising advantage in her bid for a fifth term in the House of Representatives ... Show more
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Massive Miller House campaign fundraising lead draws from fossil fuel, pharma support
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Will voters turn against Trump in midterm elections, cutting his power?: All seats in the House of Representatives will be contested, as will one-third of the ...
1news.co.nz/2026/04/16/will-voters-turn-against-trump-in-midterm-elections-cutting-his-power/
Liberia: Supreme Court Halts Probe of Rep. Kolubah; Lawmakers Split as Pres. Boakai Warns ‘Lot Will Happen’
frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-supreme-court-halts-probe-of-rep-kolubah-lawmakers-split-as-pres-boakai-warns-lot-will-happen/
Full List: Lawmakers Who Blocked Release of Sexual Harassment Details: The House of Representatives voted in March to block an effort to make public all ...
newsweek.com/us-lawmakers-who-blocked-release-sexual-harassment-details-11836695
Liberia: Sen. Chea Criticizes House for Shifting Focus to Probe Kolubah Over Guinea Border Remarks
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House Assistant Majority Leader Brian Poe called out ride-hailing apps over supposedly not following through with commitments on decreasing commissions ... Show more
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LIVE: The House Legislative Energy Action and Development (LEAD) joint committee resumes its hearing on Wednesday, April 15 ... Show more
manilastandard.net Apr 15
NEWS UPDATE | Vice President Sara Duterte issued a statement defending her academic record and rejecting claims made by self-confessed “bagman” Ramil Madriaga ... Show more
LIVE UPDATES: Sara Duterte impeachment hearing | April 14: The House Committee on Justice begins a crucial phase in the impeachment proceedings against Vice ...
inquirer.net/472506/live-updates-sara-duterte-impeachment-hearing-april-14/
Liberia: House Reviews US$45M Draft Supplementary Budget For Possible Passage: CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The Plenary of the House of Representatives has mandated ...
frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-house-reviews-us45m-draft-supplementary-budget-for-possible-passage/
LIVE: The House Joint Committee on Legislative Energy Action and Development (LEAD) holds a hearing on Monday, April 13, with various government agencies ... Show more
National protection system vs crises measure filed in House: MANILA, Philippines - | A measure institutionalizing a national protection system in response to ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2210916/natl-protection-system-vs-crises-measure-filed-in-house
APC moots N100m presidential, N50m governorship forms: The APC has announced its 2027 presidential form will cost N100m, with governorship forms at N50m ...
punchng.com/apc-moots-n100m-presidential-n50m-governorship-forms/
mb.com.ph Apr 12
House LEAD Council to present legislative answer to fuel price crisis by May 4: The House of Representatives is fast-tracking its legislative response to the ...
mb.com.ph/2026/04/11/house-lead-council-to-present-legislative-answer-to-fuel-price-crisis-by-may-4
VIDEO: Actor Zubby Michael joins ADC, hints at political ambition: Nollywood actor Zubby Michael officially joins the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ...
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House mega panel urged to look into oil crisis' effects on employment: MANILA, Philippines — Aside from the fuel price crisis' impact on the ...
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WATCH: Finance Secretary Frederick Go and other key Cabinet officials were expected to attend the House of Representatives' joint committee hearing on ... Show more
Leviste asks flood control-related question during House deliberations on VP Sara impeachment
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Alleged cash envelopes subpoenaed in Sara Duterte impeachment hearings: The seat of Vice President Sara Duterte is empty during the first day of hearing of the ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2209965/fwd-alleged-cash-envelopes-subpoenaed-in-duterte-impeachment-hearings
Liberia: House Probes Rep. Kolubah Over Controversial Border Statement: Monrovia – Liberia’s House of Representatives has mandated its Committee on Rules ...
frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-house-probes-rep-kolubah-over-controversial-border-statement/
House must explain Sara Duterte's impeachment to Supreme Court: Vice President Sara Duterte. Photo from Inday Sara Duterte Facebook page. MANILA ...
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Leviste asks flood control-related question during House deliberations on VP Sara impeachment
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After breaking with Trump: Trump-backed candidate replaces hardliner Greene in the House of Representatives
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LIVE: House mega panel Legislative Energy Action Development (LEAD) Council on Wednesday, April 8, holds hearing on fuel price crisis ... Show more
House mega panel to start tackling fuel price crisis response: House of Representatives plenary file photo. INQUIRER PHOTO MANILA, Philippines— Thirteen ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2208102/house-mega-panel-to-start-tackling-fuel-price-crisis-response
House also subpoenas COA, BIR execs for Duterte impeachment hearing: Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro — File photo from House of Representatives / Facebook MANILA ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2208003/house-also-subpoenas-coa-bir-execs-for-duterte-impeachment-hearing
Ombudsman to House: Release solons' SALNs this week: MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday left a "fair warning" ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2207811/remullas-fair-warning-to-garafil-release-solons-salns-this-week-or-else
Sara Duterte impeachment: Subpoena issued for Ramil Madriaga: Ramil Madriaga. FILE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives' Office of the ...
newsinfo.inquirer.net/2207682/sara-duterte-impeachment-subpoena-issued-for-ramil-madriaga
New Law Protects NASCAR Tracks From Noise Complaints: The Kansas House of Representatives passes a bill unanimously to protect official racing venues from ...
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Before crucial elections: Trump's party suddenly wants nothing more to do with "mass deportations"
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