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The demand by Lesotho's Members of Parliament (MPs) to receive three percent of the national budget, an estimated M1 billion, has sparked controversy and public debate. The proposed amendment to the Tenth Amendment to the Constitution Bill 2024 aims to enhance the legislature's oversight function and
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As Texas Republicans prepare to redraw the state's congressional districts to gain five House seats and protect their narrow majority in the midterm elections, Democrats in some of the country's bluest states are scrambling to retaliate, but they are facing significant legal hurdles and political risks.
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A dozen Democratic lawmakers led by Rep. Joe Neguse have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging "unlawful obstruction" of their oversight authority in accessing federal immigration detention centers. The suit, filed on an unspecified date, asserts that Congress has the authority to conduct investigations related to
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Members of Parliament in Uganda have commended President Yoweri Museveni for his leadership and initiatives that have transformed lives and boosted the economy, according to a recent motion passed in the House. The motion, initiated by Hon. Faith Nakut (NRM, Napak district), praised the government's efforts in promoting
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The Supreme Court of the Philippines has declared that the impeachment articles filed against Vice President Sara Duterte were unconstitutional, citing violations of the one-year bar rule and flaws in the process made by the House of Representatives. The decision marks a significant setback for efforts to hold Duterte accountable
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New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham's chief general counsel, Holly Agajanian, informed lawmakers during a meeting of the interim legislative Courts, Corrections, and Justice Committee this week that a special legislative session to address federal budget cuts is likely to occur in late August or early September. The
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Top Texas Democrats are warning that the Republican plan to redraw the state's congressional maps would severely dilute minority representation and have a ripple effect across the country. The proposed map, unveiled on July 30, 2025, would transform five US House districts currently held by Democrats into GOP-leaning
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Democratic lawmakers are calling for answers from the heads of two private US-based security firms whose personnel have worked in the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation and have been accused of using deadly force against civilians seeking aid. The lawmakers, led by Sen. Peter Welch and Rep. Chris Van Hollen, express concern
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The Thai House of Representatives convened to discuss an urgent motion regarding the impact of Trump's tariffs, with Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut proposing five key points to address the potential consequences. He emphasized the need for the government to be proactive and prepared for the potential tsunami of tariffs that
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A dozen Democratic members of Congress filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, charging that the Department of Homeland Security's new policy to limit or block lawmakers from visiting immigrant detention facilities is unlawful. The suit, led by the advocacy group Democracy Forward, argues that an appropriations law
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Democratic Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham is expected to summon the New Mexico Legislature into a special session in late August or September, with a focus on federal policies, particularly those related to healthcare and immigration. The special session will likely address the state's response to President Donald Trump&
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U.S. Representatives Robin Kelly, Yvette Clarke, and Nanette Barragan have led a letter, joined by 30 other members of Congress, calling on U.S. Health Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. to cease sharing personal and identifiable information of Medicaid enrollees with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The letter highlights
