Colleen Hanabusa, first woman to be president of Hawaii state senate, dies aged 74
Former US representative who broke barriers as first woman president of state senate dies after five-month cancer battleFormer US representative Colleen Hanabusa, who was the first woman to serve as president of the Hawaii state senate, has died. She was 74.Hanabusa died early on Friday after a five-month battle with cancer, said Mike Formby, her friend and former chief of staff in the US House. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
US senator seeks perjury investigation into Kristi Noem over DHS spending
Senator Richard Blumenthal alleges the ousted DHS secretary lied to Congress about the agency’s contractsSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxSenator Richard Blumenthal said he would open a perjury investigation into the ousted homeland security secretary Kristi Noem after alleging she lied to Congress about the hidden influence her senior adviser Corey Lewandowski had over the agency’s contracts.Blumenthal, a Connecticut Democrat and ranking member on the Senate’s permanent subcommittee on investigations, said Thursday he would push the panel to look into whether Noem committed perjury at a hearing this week, when she... [Continue Reading]
Iran war divides US Congress over Constitution interpretation
The US House of Representatives narrowly rejected a resolution to curb President Donald Trump's powers in the Iran war, an early sign of unease in Congress over the rapidly widening conflict that is reordering U.S. priorities at home and abroad. It's the second vote in as many days, after the Senate defeated a similar measure. Lawmakers are confronting the sudden reality of representing wary Americans in wartime and all that entails. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert breaks it down for us. [Continue Reading]
US Congress rejects "war powers resolution" that would halt strikes in Iran
In the US, Congress's lower house has narrowly rejected a resolution to curb President Donald Trump's powers in the Iran war. It's the second vote in as many days, after the Senate defeated a similar measure. While Democrats argue this is a war and needs congressional approval, the Trump administration defends that it is a "limited operation". [Continue Reading]
US House joins Senate to vote down war powers resolution
The US House of Representatives has joined the Senate in killing a war powers resolution for the war in Iran. [Continue Reading]
Trump expresses desire for US involvement in selecting Iran's future supreme leader amid political turbulence
In a recently issued statement, US President Donald Trump has expressed his desire for the United States to play a pivotal role in selecting the future supreme leader of Iran, particularly in the wake of ongoing political turbulence within the country. With Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s eventual succession on the horizon, Trump identified that it is still early in the decision-making process but firmly stated that he does not believe Khamenei’s son, Mojtaba, is a viable candidate for leadership. Trump asserted, “We want to be involved in the process of choosing the person who is going to lead Iran into the... [Continue Reading]
Steve Daines’s Switcheroo Starts New Fight in Montana Senate Race
Minutes before the Senate filing deadline, Senator Steve Daines withdrew his re-election bid and an ally jumped in. Even some fellow Republicans criticized the 11th-hour switch. [Continue Reading]
Senator Blumenthal Pushes to Investigate Kristi Noem for Perjury
Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said Democrats had evidence to suggest Kristi Noem lied under oath during a Senate hearing on Tuesday. [Continue Reading]
US Congress narrowly rejects war powers resolution to halt Trump’s Iran attacks
The US House of Representatives on Thursday narrowly rejected a war powers resolution seeking to halt President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iran. The measure followed a similar Senate defeat a day earlier, highlighting divisions in Congress over Trump’s decision to bypass lawmakers and escalate the conflict. [Continue Reading]
US reports significant degradation of Iran's missile capabilities amid ongoing military conflict and escalating regional tensions
The United States has reported that Iran's missile capabilities have been "severely degraded" during the ongoing military conflict, marking a pivotal moment in regional security dynamics as tensions escalate. According to the US military, this assessment comes amidst a turbulent continuation of hostilities, with Iran showing resilience in its military response, indicating that its capabilities may not be as diminished as initially presented. Reports suggest that Iran has actively engaged in retaliatory strikes against Israel and the wider region. Authorities there have responded by imposing restrictions at the Al-Aqsa Mosque, closing it to worshippers and visitors. Brigadier General Hisham Ibrahim... [Continue Reading]
As Noem Speaks in Nashville, Senate Swarms Mullin
The remarkable split-screen underscored how abruptly Kristi Noem’s ouster as homeland security secretary had unfolded, even by the standards of President Trump’s fast-paced Washington. [Continue Reading]
Democratic Attorneys General and Governors Sue Trump to Block Proposed 15% Tariff on Imports
A coalition of 24 Democratic attorneys general and governors has initiated legal action against former President Donald Trump, aiming to block a newly proposed 15% tariff on all imports. This move follows a Supreme Court ruling that declared Trump's previous tariffs illegal, leading the White House to announce plans for the new tariff to take effect shortly. The lawsuit, spearheaded by New York Attorney General Letitia James, asserts that Trump lacks the authority to impose these tariffs and demands the federal government refund the states for the costs incurred from prior tariffs. The legal challenge reflects growing frustration among state... [Continue Reading]
US House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran war
Vote comes day after a parallel resolution failed in the Senate, underscoring Republican support for Trump-launched war. [Continue Reading]
Senate Democrats Block D.H.S. Funding Again Over Enforcement Guardrails
For the third time, a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed as Democrats refused to support the money without new restrictions on federal immigration agents. [Continue Reading]
Trump fires homeland security chief and immigration-crackdown enforcer Kristi Noem
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the ousting of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem days after a blistering Senate hearing over her management of Trump's hardline immigration crackdown. [Continue Reading]
Trump says Kristi Noem out as Homeland Security chief amid immigration uproar
US President Donald Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday after months of controversy, including the fatal shootings of two US citizens by federal officers in Minneapolis and lawmakers’ questions over a US$220 million advertising contract. The Republican president will tap Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to replace her by the end of the month, he said on his Truth Social platform on Thursday. The appointment would require US Senate confirmation. “Kristi Noem, who... [Continue Reading]
‘What happened in Texas is a warning’: advocates say Republicans suppressed votes in the primaries
In Dallas and Williamson counties, voters faced long lines, extended wait times and confusion about voting locationOn Tuesday, Texas held its Democratic and Republican primaries ahead of the upcoming November midterms. Democratic voters chose between Jasmine Crockett, the anti-Trump firebrand congresswoman, and James Talarico, the populist state representative, in an election that attracted national attention. Crockett conceded the race and endorsed Talarico on Wednesday, but only after claiming late on election night that she wasn’t ready to concede because of a voting issue in Dallas.“We don’t have any of the results because there was a lot of confusion today,” Crockett... [Continue Reading]
US Senate rejects war powers bill to halt attacks against Iran
As the US-Israeli war on Iran spirals, US Senate Republicans rejected a war powers measure demanding congressional approval before further attacks. A twin House bill faces the same long odds in the Republican-controlled Congress, and Trump would almost certainly veto it anyway. [Continue Reading]
'No to Israel': US veteran violently dragged from Senate during protest
Footage posted by the anti-war women’s group Code Pink and verified by Reuters shows US Marine veteran Brian McGinnis shouting slogans such as “no one wants to fight for Israel” as he interrupts a Senate Armed Services subcommittee hearing. Shortly before, the US veteran posted a video on social media saying he was at the Senate to demand explanations about the deployment of US troops to the Middle East and to protest against the war in Iran. [Continue Reading]
House to vote on limiting Trump’s powers in Iran war after Senate measure fails – US politics live
This live blog is now closed.Trump news at a glance: president shows Kristi Noem the door, but already has another job lined up for herMarkwayne Mullin, Maga ‘warrior’ and ICE defender, to replace Kristi NoemMinneapolis killings and deportation outrage: Kristi Noem’s scandal-plagued DHS tenureSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxDonald Trump said that he would endorse a candidate in the heated Texas GOP runoff “soon”.This comes as neither the four-term incumbent, senator John Cornyn, or the state attorney general, Ken Paxton, received 50% of the votes in Tuesday’s primary. Continue reading... [Continue Reading]
US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers
The US Senate yesterday rejected a resolution aimed at curbing President Donald Trump's authority to continue military strikes on Iran, in a narrow congressional show of support for a conflict launched without explicit approval from lawmakers. [Continue Reading]
US Senate blocks resolution that would stop attacks in Iran
US senators narrowly blocked the so-called "#war powers resolution", which would require congressional approval for any future strikes in #Iran. A similar vote is expected on March 5 in the #US House of Representatives, where Republicans also hold a slight majority. [Continue Reading]
Philippines advances Sara Duterte impeachment case, but ‘this is not a cakewalk’
Philippine lawmakers have moved two impeachment complaints against Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio a step closer to formal proceedings, advancing a case that could ultimately threaten her political future as a potential contender for the presidency in 2028. The drawn-out process also carries political risks for both camps, with some lawmakers arguing that a failed Senate conviction could ultimately strengthen Duterte-Carpio ahead of the 2028 race. The House of Representatives’ justice... [Continue Reading]
US Senate backs Trump on Iran strikes, blocks bid to limit his war powers
US Senate Republicans backed President Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran on Wednesday, voting to block a bipartisan resolution aiming to stop the air war and require that any hostilities against Iran be authorized by Congress. [Continue Reading]
US Senate vote fails to pass resolution limiting Trump's military powers on Iran amid escalating conflict
The ongoing conflict involving Iran has intensified following a recent vote in the US Senate, which failed to pass a bipartisan resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's military powers regarding Iran. The resolution, crucially designed to halt military actions without congressional approval, was defeated with a 53-47 vote, predominantly along party lines. As military operations escalate in the region, this legislative setback leaves Congress with limited power to influence the unfolding crisis. This legislative conflict occurs against the backdrop of military actions that began over the weekend, with both the United States and Israel conducting strikes against Iranian targets.... [Continue Reading]
US and Israel Intensify Bombardment of Iran Amid Rising Military Tensions in the Middle East
A significant escalation in military tensions has unfolded in the Middle East as the United States and Israel intensified their bombardment of Iran, targeting key areas including Sanandaj and Tehran. This aerial offensive has generated plumes of smoke visible across the night sky and raises pressing questions about the legality and future of military operations in the region. The current military actions coincide with a recent vote in the United States Senate. In a landmark decision, Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution that sought to limit President Donald Trump's authority to engage further in military actions against Iran without... [Continue Reading]
Global News Podcast: US Senate blocks bid to limit Trump's powers for Iran war
A resolution aimed at reining in Donald Trump's war powers has failed in the US Senate [Continue Reading]
James Talarico Says ‘New Politics Is Being Born’ After Texas Primary Win
After clinching the Democratic Senate primary, he told supporters in Austin that the country’s real divide is between “top versus bottom,” not the left versus right. [Continue Reading]
Texan James Talarico: is this the face of Democrats’ 2026 US midterm hopes?
James Talarico barely mentioned Donald Trump when he finally got to give his victory speech on Wednesday night as Democrats’ nominee for US Senate in Texas. But the 36-year-old state lawmaker is now a frontman for the left’s opposition to Trump, not just in his own state but around the country. With his victory over US congresswoman Jasmine Crockett, the state lawmaker from Austin will test whether a smiling message of unity and change is enough to answer voters’ frustrations amid discord at... [Continue Reading]
US Senate Republicans block legislation to limit Trump's powers in Iran war
Explosions were reported in Israel after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship, prompting Tehran to threaten the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across the region. [Continue Reading]
Senate Republicans block war powers resolution on Iran
Senate Republicans, joined by a Democrat, voted down a war powers resolution on President Donald Trump's war with Iran. [Continue Reading]
Senator Steve Daines announces he will not seek re-election for a third term in Montana
In a surprising move just minutes before the filing deadline, U.S. Senator Steve Daines, a Republican from Montana, announced that he will not seek re-election for a third term. This decision has significant implications for the Republican Party and the political landscape in Montana as the November election approaches. Daines confirmed his resignation, stating, “It is time for new leaders like Tim Sheehy to spearhead the fight for Montana in the United States Senate.” Daines, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, has been a prominent figure in Montana politics since he successfully campaigned for the Senate seat in... [Continue Reading]
What to Know About the Texas Runoffs in May: Key Races and Candidates
Texas voters will revisit the Republican Senate primary , and some House races where no candidate captured more than 50 percent of the vote , in runoffs on May 26. [Continue Reading]
Brazil's Senate ratifies free trade deal with the European Union, joining Argentina and Uruguay in a major trade bloc
Brazil’s Senate has officially ratified a pivotal free trade deal with the European Union, positioning Brazil alongside Argentina and Uruguay in what is set to become one of the world’s largest trade blocs. This agreement aims to eliminate most tariffs between the parties involved while enhancing export opportunities for both sides. The historic deal, which has faced significant opposition from various sectors, particularly European farmers, reflects decades of negotiation and collaboration. The ratification occurred recently, marking a significant step in the implementation of the Mercosur agreement. Notably, Brazil's legislative approval comes after Argentina and Uruguay have both ratified the deal,... [Continue Reading]
Senate Votes 52-47 Against Resolution to Limit Trump's Military Authority on Iran Operations
The United States Senate has recently voted against a resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's military authority regarding operations against Iran. The measure, which sought to curb Trump's powers in the ongoing conflict, was defeated in a procedural vote of 52-47, highlighting the significant support within the Senate for the current administration's military stance. The Senate debates are part of a broader discussion initiated amidst escalating tensions between the US and Iran, particularly following recent military actions. Proponents of the resolution argued that it was critical for Congress to assert its constitutional authority to declare war and control military... [Continue Reading]
Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran
The measure, passed largely along party lines, would halt US military action until approved by Congress. [Continue Reading]
Wilcannia residents await federal funding to advance long-discussed weir project despite state allocation of $70 million
The residents of Wilcannia, a town located on the Darling River in New South Wales, are facing yet another setback in their long-standing campaign for a new weir. The project, which has been under discussion for over 30 years, has met with delays as both state and federal governments navigate the complexities of funding. While the New South Wales government has allocated $70 million towards the modernization of the weir, it has stated that the project cannot advance without a further $60 million contribution from the federal government. Community frustrations have mounted as the federal government remains non-committal, insisting that... [Continue Reading]
Argentine Senate passes labour reforms backed by President Milei amid public protests and concerns from labour unions
The Argentine Senate has enacted sweeping labour reforms supported by President Javier Milei, a move that has sparked significant public outcry and continued protests. The legislation was passed with a vote tally of 42 in favor, 28 against, and two abstentions, marking a pivotal moment for Milei in his efforts to implement a more business-friendly environment. These reforms are intended to relax hiring regulations, extend working hours, and impose limitations on the right to strike, raising concerns among labour unions and worker advocacy groups about potential violations of worker protections. Critics of the reforms argue they represent a significant rollback... [Continue Reading]
