Written by The Albanese government has dumped its controversial mis- and disinformation bill, conceding there is “no pathway” to getting the proposal passed through the Senate. The communications minister, Michelle Rowland, insisted misinformation and disinformation remained a grave concern for democracy, national security and online safety, but said the government would not proceed with the proposal. It […]
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) urged the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the Secretary of Health and Human Services in a Friday op-ed for the Boston Globe. “Now Donald Trump is setting Kennedy up to “go wild” as secretary of health and human services. Kennedy is not just unqualified, he is dangerous — […]
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, said Thursday he is withdrawing his name for the role — just a day after Gaetz spoke with Republican senators on Capitol Hill about the nomination process. Trump has named Pam Bondi, the former attorney general of Florida, as his new pick for the […]
The FBI and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are under fire from Senate lawmakers after declining to testify publicly at a scheduled hearing on national security threats. The decision marks a significant dismissal of a longstanding convention. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters said the decision “robs the American people […]
The Senate ultimately voted down the measure, brought by Sen. Bernie Sanders and Democratic allies, to block the sale of some U.S.-made weapons to Israel. Source link
Borno South Senator Ali Ndume has appealed to the upper chamber to support the widow of late Ifeanyi Ubah to replace her husband as the senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District. Mr Ndume made the appeal on Tuesday during the valedictory session organised by the Senate in honour of the late senator. Mr Ubah, a […]
And President Joe Biden will take part in the second day of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. Source link
Contributed photo Caloocan City has thrown its full support behind senatorial aspirant Luis “Chavit” Singson, who received a warm welcome from Mayor Along Malapitan and Congressman Oca Malapitan during his recent visit. The former Ilocos Sur governor captivated city officials and residents alike with his vision for progress, anchored by innovative projects designed to uplift […]
Senate passes censure motion against Lidia Thorpe Josh Butler The Senate has passed the censure motion against Lidia Thorpe. The motion received 46 yes and 12 no votes, passing easily. The Senate is now moving on to the proposed censure against Ralph Babet, for a tweet he made last week. Opposition Senate leader Simon Birmingham […]
Top Senate Democrat said nominees show Trump will ‘weaponize the Justice Department to seek vengeance’ The outgoing Democratic chair of the Senate judiciary committee Dick Durbin warned that Donald Trump’s appointees to top Justice Department posts are a sign that he will direct prosecutors and law enforcement to retaliate against his political opponents. Durbin singled […]