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As a former congressman, Matt Gaetz has reemerged in the national spotlight, not from the House floor, but from behind a news desk. Now a prime-time host on One America News Network, Gaetz delivers searing critiques of US foreign policy, blending his legal training and political experience to shape the
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The New Patriotic Party's (NPP) struggle to regain public confidence after its 2024 general election defeat has led to internal reflection and calls for change. Former Member of Parliament for Anyaa-Sowutuom, Dr Dickson Adomako Kissi, has weighed in on the party's leadership, identifying a critical weakness:
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A proposal to amend the Political Parties (Amendment) Bill, 2024, to include independent candidates in the allocation of the political parties' fund has sparked intense debate in the National Assembly. The debate saw lawmakers arguing for and against the proposal, with some citing the need to level the playing
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Following the recent assassination of a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband, and the near-fatal shootings of another state lawmaker and his wife, the Wisconsin Legislature has taken steps to increase security at the Capitol and for its public officials. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos and Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu
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Justice Hafisata Amaleboba, the nominee for the Supreme Court, underscored the importance of safeguarding the neutrality of the chieftaincy institution by ensuring it remains insulated from partisan politics during her appearance before Parliament's Appointments Committee. She emphasized that the constitutional prohibition on Members of Parliament (MPs) holding chieftaincy
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Ghanaian Supreme Court nominee Justice Hafisata Amaleboba has sparked a debate on the qualifications required for Members of Parliament (MPs), insisting that their role as representatives of the people should not be tied to university education. During her vetting by Parliament's Appointments Committee, Justice Amaleboba cited the distinct
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As tensions rose within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) following provocative attacks on Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia by some rival presidential aspirants, a wave of solidarity has swept through the party, with dozens of Members of Parliament visiting his residence to declare their unwavering support for his presidential bid. The move
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Lawmakers face new obstacles in performing oversight duties as the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) now requires them to provide 72 hours of notice before visiting detention centers. This move follows a series of confrontations between lawmakers and law enforcement officers at detention facilities, which have led to public
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Under the annual appropriations act, lawmakers are allowed to enter DHS facilities to inspect them as part of their oversight duties. However, the Department of Homeland Security is now asking members of Congress to provide 72 hours of notice before visiting detention centers, according to new guidance. This move comes
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new policy limiting congressional lawmakers' access to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities, sparking criticism from several House Democrats. The policy, aimed at preventing unannounced visits to ICE facilities, has been deemed a violation of congressional oversight rights
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Representative Delia Ramirez (IL-03) and her congressional colleagues, Danny K. Davis (IL-07), Jesús "Chuy" García (IL-04), and Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), have sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, expressing their outrage over being denied access to the Broadview Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Processing Center in
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Senator Nanthana Nanthawaropas has called on the House of Representatives to prioritize the referendum bill on constitutional amendments, a move that comes after a 180-day "cooling-off period" following the House's rejection of the bill in December. The Senate had insisted on the double majority rule as
