type of legislative body, often the upper house or chamber of a bicameral legislature
Cops arrest three for arson, paint-splashing across Selangor: SHAH ALAM: Police have arrested two local men and a woman on suspicion of committing mischief by ...
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The Senate on Friday unanimously passed a resolution against India’s attempt to link Pakistan to the deadly attack in India-held Kashmir earlier this week ... Show more
Rubio replaces top US diplomat for Europe with former Senate staffer, consultant: Secretary of State Marco Rubio has appointed a former member of his Senate ...
reuters.com/world/us/rubio-replaces-top-us-diplomat-europe-with-former-senate-aide-2025-04-25/
Whoever wins Australia’s election will need to work with the Senate. Here’s how it could look
theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/22/whoever-wins-australias-election-will-need-to-work-with-the-senate-heres-how-it-could-look
Lee Hanson, daughter of Pauline Hanson, hoping for Tasmanian senate spot for One Nation
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-25/lee-hanson-pauline-hanson-daughter-one-nation-candidate/105197404
Texas Senate gives first OK to bill limiting what bathrooms trans people can use: Trans Texans said they are concerned about the threats that SB 240 could create ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/04/23/texas-senate-gives-initial-approve-to-bill-restricting-what-bathrooms-trans-people-can-use/
Senate replies Pastor Bakare, says NASS not subservient to Tinubu: The Senate said the federal legislature maintains its independence and engages the executive ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/789832-senate-replies-pastor-bakare-says-nass-not-subservient-to-tinubu.html
Vote straight: Mayor Abby calls for support for Alyansa slate
mb.com.ph/2025/4/26/vote-straight-mayor-abby-calls-for-support-for-alyansa-slate-2
Government Senator Marlon Morgan says more teachers are owning homes and vehicles due to improved benefits, such as housing, under the Holness administration ... Show more
The Senate on Friday unanimously passed a resolution against India’s attempt to link Pakistan to the deadly attack in India-held Kashmir earlier this week ... Show more
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Katy Gallagher seeks fourth Senate win at federal election, but concedes Pocock's popularity
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-25/labor-senator-katy-gallagher-federal-election-pitch/105213136
Manila Bulletin Apr 24
'Top one ka pero wala kang performance': Was Erwin Tulfo taking a shot at someone with this remark?
mb.com.ph/2025/4/23/top-one-ka-pero-wala-kang-performance-was-erwin-tulfo-taking-a-shot-at-someone
Manila Bulletin Apr 24
Good impressions last: Tulfo bags endorsements from local execs who liked his stint as DSWD chief
mb.com.ph/2025/4/24/tulfo-bags-endorsements-from-local-execs-who-liked-his-stint-as-dswd-chief
Manila Bulletin Apr 22
'Maa-acquit daw?': Acidre doesn't know where VP Duterte’s confidence is coming from
mb.com.ph/2025/4/22/acidre-doesn-t-know-where-vp-duterte-s-confidence-is-coming-from
Manila Bulletin Apr 22
'Sinong lumapit?': Solon wants to know true story behind VP Sara's endorsements of Imee, Camille
mb.com.ph/2025/4/22/sinong-lumapit-solon-wants-to-know-true-story-behind-vp-sara-s-endorsements-of-imee-camille
National Assembly invites public views on Constitution (Amendment) Bill from May 5–7; bill sponsored by Rarieda MP Amollo seeks to amend NG-CDF ... Show more
A complete ban on weapons | and knives on Berlin's public transport is coming
sueddeutsche.de/politik/berlin-messerattacke-polizei-u-bahn-nahverkehr-li.3238670
Manila Bulletin Apr 20
Pangilinan vows to address 15-km municipal water zone issue if reelected
mb.com.ph/2025/4/20/pangilinan-vows-to-address-15-km-municipal-water-zone-issue-if-reelected
Mombasa governor taken to task over allocation of Buxton Estate houses: Nassir defended himself saying his administration was supposed to receive units at the ...
standardmedia.co.ke/national/article/2001516987/mombasa-governor-taken-to-task-over-allocation-of-buxton-estate-houses
No-knife zone in the subway station? That's just window dressing: A sign with the words “no-knife zone” in Berlin. Will there soon be signs like this on public ...
morgenpost.de/politik/article408791356/messerverbotszone-im-u-bahnhof-das-ist-doch-augenwischerei.html
Liberal Senate candidate Jacob Vadakkedathu confirms voluntary redundancy plan for public service cuts
abc.net.au/news/2025-04-11/vadakkedathu-confirms-voluntary-redundancies-for-public-workers/105164440
For decades, Minnesota has subsidized private schools. Gov. Tim Walz wants to cut $109 million.
startribune.com/walz-proposes-cuts-mn-private-school-subsidies/601331440
Bill banning LGBTQ, advocacy flags in Texas classrooms advances: Flags representing pride, Confederacy, Black Lives Matter, Blue Lives Matter and others would be ...
dallasnews.com/news/politics/2025/04/15/bill-banning-lgbtq-other-advocacy-flags-in-public-schools-clears-texas-senate/
Due to falsely justified rent increases: Berlin Senate expels Vonovia from the housing alliance
tagesspiegel.de/berlin/berliner-wirtschaft/wegen-falsch-begrundeter-mieterhohungen-berliner-senat-wirft-vonovia-aus-dem-wohnungsbundnis-13528984.html
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VP Sara cites Marcoleta’s defense of her in new political ad
mb.com.ph/2025/4/17/vp-sara-cites-marcoleta-s-defense-of-her-in-new-political-ad
Georgia becomes first US state to introduce bill recognising ‘Hinduphobia’: ‘This is a pivotal moment for the Hindu community in Georgia and across the United ...
scroll.in/latest/1081369/georgia-becomes-first-us-state-to-introduce-bill-recognising-hinduphobia
Manila Bulletin Apr 15
Pangilinan barnstorms Pangasinan, secures support of local execs
mb.com.ph/2025/4/15/pangilinan-barnstorms-pangasinan-secures-support-of-local-execs
Manila Bulletin Apr 15
WATCH: Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan has received a major boost to his Senate comeback bid on Tuesday, April 15, as Pangasinan local officials threw ... Show more
Manila Bulletin Apr 13
Aquino to push for P2,000 for senior citizens’ pension if reelected senator
mb.com.ph/2025/4/13/aquino-to-push-for-p2-000-for-senior-citizens-pension-if-reelected-senator
TVLine Apr 13
Nicky Katt Dead: Cause of Death for 'Boston Public' Actor: Nicky Katt, who played Harry Senate in 'Boston Public,' has died. He was 54.
tvline.com/news/nicky-katt-dead-cause-of-death-boston-public-obituary-1235431622/
Manila Bulletin Apr 12
Political heavyweights from Central Luzon have publicly expressed their backing of former Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) secretary ... Show more
Central Luzon political bigwigs give nod to Senate hopeful Abalos
Central Luzon political bigwigs give nod to Senate hopeful Abalos
Manila Bulletin Apr 10
HAPPENING NOW: The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations resumes hearing to confirm that measures were taken to ensure that the rights of Duterte under ... Show more
‘When someone says something nice to me, I just burst into tears’: Inside the mind of Lidia Thorpe
smh.com.au/national/when-someone-says-something-nice-to-me-i-just-burst-into-tears-inside-the-mind-of-lidia-thorpe-20250221-p5le1t.html
‘Carry on my legacy’: Pauline Hanson recruits daughter Lee for One Nation: Pauline Hanson says her political career is “coming to the end” and has recruited her ...
smh.com.au/politics/federal/carry-on-my-legacy-pauline-hanson-recruits-daughter-lee-for-one-nation-20250407-p5lpt5.html
Surprise tax cuts pass the senate, Coalition vows to repeal them: The $5-a-week tax cuts revealed in the federal budget have passed the senate in a late night ...
abc.net.au/news/2025-03-27/tax-cuts-pass-senate-in-late-night-sitting/105100954
Because of Donald Trump: Senator gives a speech in the US Congress for more than 21 hours
berliner-zeitung.de/news/historische-anti-trump-rede-senator-spricht-seit-mehr-20-stunden-im-us-kongress-li.2312703
Key Facts: Booker Sets Record with 25-Hour Speech Against Trump
Apr 02 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theguardian.com
- Senator Cory Booker delivered a historic 25-hour speech opposing Donald Trump's policies, breaking the Senate record.
- He addressed the increasing influence of billionaires and threats to democracy, reading poignant letters from concerned citizens.
- Booker called for action against injustice and urged Americans not to remain silent in the face of adversity.
- His impassioned address received standing ovations from Democrats, signaling a pivotal moment in the party's political stance.
This is a moral moment. It’s not left or right. It’s right or wrong.— Senator Cory Booker, as he concluded his lengthy speech in the Senate.
Abia governor, Alex Otti, announces retirement plan: Mr Otti says, "We are no longer that young. Society is changing, and the young ones are rising."
premiumtimesng.com/regional/ssouth-east/785974-abia-governor-alex-otti-announces-retirement-plan.html
TV’s Dr Oz confirmed to lead Medicare and Medicaid after controversial Trump pick
independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/dr-oz-medicare-medicaid-trump-confirmed-b2727284.html
Key Facts: Dr. Oz Takes Charge: Challenges Ahead for Medicare, Medicaid
Apr 03 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Dr. Mehmet Oz was confirmed to lead Medicare and Medicaid with a 53 to 45 vote.
- He has medical experience but lacks health policy background, showing uncertainty regarding proposed Medicaid cuts.
- The future of Medicare is uncertain due to the rise of Medicare Advantage, with Oz having a controversial financial stake in the program.
- Despite his affable demeanor during the hearing, Oz received no Democratic votes, highlighting deep partisan divides.
"I think it is our patriotic duty to be healthy."— Dr. Mehmet Oz during his confirmation hearing in the Senate, discussing the importance of a healthy population.
I’ve no hand in Adamawa senator’s sack from Senate – Akpabio: Mr Akpabio said the Court of Appeal, after a thorough legal process, ruled unequivocally that Mr ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/785547-ive-no-hand-in-adamawa-senators-sack-from-senate-akpabio.html
Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan: Recall election costlier than normal election, INEC says
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/784616-natasha-akpoti-uduaghan-recall-election-costlier-than-normal-election-inec-says.html
Germany Turns to U.S. Playbook: Deportations Target Gaza War Protesters: Four Gaza protesters in Germany are set for deportations despite objections from an ...
theintercept.com/2025/03/31/germany-gaza-protesters-deport/
Nyamira County standoff deepens as Senate steps in, demands action : Controller of Budget told Senate that she was caught in the middle of Nyamira conflict.
nation.africa/kenya/counties/nyamira/nyamira-county-standoff-deepens-as-senate-steps-in-demands-action--4996122
Moves to resubmit petition to recall Akpoti-Uduaghan ongoing – Petitioner: "It doesn't mean that the process has been put on a halt ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/785900-moves-to-resubmit-petition-to-recall-akpoti-uduaghan-ongoing-petitioner.html
Manila Bulletin Apr 06
VP Sara willing to attend Senate hearing on Duterte arrest; still friends with Sen. Imee
mb.com.ph/2025/4/2/vp-willing-to-attend-hearing
fij.ng Mar 19
ANALYSIS: In the Name of the President, the Senate and the Judiciary, the Constitution Is Under Attack
fij.ng/article/analysis-in-the-name-of-the-president-the-senate-and-the-judiciary-the-constitution-is-under-attack/
Trump's tariffs are also causing problems for Republicans - | but the criticism is still quiet
derstandard.at/story/3000000264512/trumps-zoelle-machen-auch-republikanern-zu-schaffen-noch-ist-die-kritik-aber-leise
Liberia: Nimba County Women Rally Behind Edith Gongloe-Weh for Senate Candidacy: NIMBA COUNTY – Several women from across Nimba County’s 19 administrative ...
frontpageafricaonline.com/politics/liberia-nimba-county-women-rally-behind-edith-gongloe-weh-for-senate-candidacy/
Senate suspends Maziwa ya Barchok, bursary, and scholarship in Bomet CountySenate suspends Maziwa ya Barchok, bursary, and scholarship in Bomet County - The Standard
Breaking News: Constitutional Court: Solidarity surcharge is constitutional: The solidarity surcharge is constitutional. This ruling was announced by the Federal ...
n-tv.de/newsletter/breakingnews/Verfassungsgericht-Solidaritaetszuschlag-ist-verfassungsgemaess-article25657545.html
Key Facts: Constitutional Court Upholds Solidarity Surcharge
Mar 26 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- The Federal Constitutional Court dismissed a lawsuit from six FDP politicians, affirming the constitutionality of the solidarity surcharge.
- Judges stated that the federal government still has additional financial needs due to German reunification.
- The solidarity surcharge, in effect since 1995, now only applies to the top ten percent of taxpayers, generating over 12.6 billion euros annually for the federal government.
- This ruling may influence coalition negotiations for a new government, as parties have differing views on the surcharge's abolishment.
Senate wants Governor Nyaribo to explain split in County Assembly: The factions emerged following failed impeachment of Governor Nyaribo in September last year.
standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2001515728/senate-wants-governor-nyaribo-to-explain-split-in-county-assembly
Natasha: Groups petition LPDC, seek sanctions against Akpabio, Senate ethics committee chair
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Senate suspends issuance of bursaries and scholarship programmes by Bomet County; directs Governor Barchok to implement directives within 7 days effective ... Show more
Akpoti-Uduagan ’s husband demands apology from Senator Nwebonyi over “marriage under duress” comment
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/784401-akpoti-uduagan-s-husband-demands-apology-from-senator-nwebonyi-over-marriage-under-duress-comment.html
Heidi Stevens: For those of us hungry for hope, Sen. Cory Booker’s record-breaking speech offered a glimpse
chicagotribune.com/2025/04/03/heidi-stevens-cory-booker-senate-speech-hope/
Manila Bulletin Apr 06
These Mindanao officials are supporting Abby Binay's Senate bid
mb.com.ph/2025/4/6/these-mindanao-officials-are-supporting-abby-binay-s-senate-bid
Manila Bulletin Apr 03
Pangilinan seeks youth's help for Senate bid: It's time to take a stand again
mb.com.ph/2025/4/3/pangilinan-seeks-youth-s-help-for-senate-bid
Liberia: Birds Feeding from Nearby Dumpsites Disrupt Power Supply at Roberts International Airport, LAA Informs Senate Committee
frontpageafricaonline.com/news/liberia-birds-feeding-from-nearby-dumpsites-disrupt-power-supply-at-roberts-international-airport-laa-informs-senate-committee/
Columbia University's new campus patrol officers appointed by New York Police Department
reuters.com/world/us/columbia-universitys-new-campus-patrol-officers-appointed-by-new-york-police-2025-04-04/
Manila Bulletin Mar 31
Doc Willie Ong endorses Bam Aquino’s Senate bid
mb.com.ph/2025/3/31/doc-willie-ong-endorses-bam-aquino-s-senate-bid
Manila Bulletin Apr 03
LOOK: Not a single secretary, including their representatives, attended the Senate hearing on Thursday, April 3, presided over by Senator Imee Marcos under the ... Show more
Nebraska lawmakers advance bill to dilute paid sick leave initiative passed by voters
omaha.com/news/state-regional/government-politics/article_f87658a4-3e3a-47e3-85f8-d84be0f0ce24.html
Emergency Rule: Why I walked out of Senate chamber – Seriake Dickson: "I left the plenary before the senate president was directed to report the outcome ...
premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/782366-emergency-rule-why-i-walked-out-of-senate-chamber-seriake-dickson.html
Swiss Senate committee considers compulsory military service for women: The committee is considering a counter-proposal to extend compulsory military service to ...
swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-politics/commission-considers-compulsory-service-for-women/89101104
Americans react to Signal group chat leak among US officials: The White House has confirmed a journalist was inadvertently added to a chat where national ...
bbc.co.uk/news/videos/crknyvk5z4no
‘We don’t need it anymore’: WV Senate OKs bill banning DEI in government, schools
wvgazettemail.com/news/legislative_session/we-don-t-need-it-anymore-wv-senate-oks-bill-banning-dei-in-government-schools/article_1c34356d-101e-4c7d-9d28-8839104d84b5.html
Manila Bulletin Mar 23
Citing his work as the country’s former food security secretary who lowered the rice inflation to less than one percent, senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan ... Show more
‘We can do it again’: Pangilinan bares rice inflation is his reason for Senate run
‘We can do it again’: Pangilinan bares rice inflation is his reason for Senate run
Democrats have grappled with how to oppose President Donald Trump’s policies while in the minority in Congress as the party’s base has increasingly called for ... Show more
