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Bhumjaithai pushes cannabis control bill

The Bhumjaithai Party has reaffirmed its support for restricting cannabis to medical use and urged parliament to prioritise a new medical cannabis bill when the House of Representatives reconvenes in August.

Bangkok Post

Amnesty for the half-hearted

The Senate has approved the Peaceful Society Promotion Bill, paving the way for an amnesty for a wide range of political offences committed over the past two decades while excluding cases under the lese majeste law.

Bangkok Post

Budget bill clears first reading

The House of Representatives on Thursday voted to advance the government's 3.788-trillion-baht national budget bill for the 2027 fiscal year, sending it to a 72-member special committee for scrutiny.

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Digital economy minister defends 33% budget increase

Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaichanok Chidchob has defended the ministry’s proposed 33.2% budget increase for fiscal 2027, saying the funding will accelerate digital transformation, strengthen government cloud infrastructure and enhance disaster preparedness.

Bangkok Post

Boebert mocks fellow Republican who missed months of votes for depression

New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr won praise after his address to the House of Representatives on mental health struggles - but not from the MAGA congresswoman

The Independent UK

Thomas Massie Resolution: House Votes To Expose Lawmakers In Sexual Misconduct Settlements

The US House of Representatives voted 420-0 for a resolution demanding transparency on taxpayer-funded sexual misconduct settlements, aiming to restore public trust and accountability in Congress.

International Business Times UK

Bhumjaithai: Principles unchanged in revised amnesty bill

The House of Representatives should approve the political amnesty bill as amended by the Senate, as the changes did not alter its core principles, Bhumjaithai Party list-MP Nikorn Chamnong said on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

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Transport projects 'safe' despite budget

Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat on Tuesday assured the House of Representatives that key transport and logistics projects would continue despite a budget cut of more than 23 billion baht.

Bangkok Post

'It's Difficult to Understand How Powerful Depression Can Be': Congressman Tom Kean Jr on His Four-Month Hiatus

New Jersey Congressman Tom Kean Jr disclosed his hospitalisation for depression after a 142-day absence, highlighting mental health issues and political stakes in his swing district.

International Business Times UK

‘I run the protection program’: Mike Johnson warns roomful of conservatives to reelect Republicans or face prison

The Republican speaker of the House warns a roomful of conservatives what would happen to them and Trump if Democrats win back the House of Representatives

The Independent UK

'Mad as a Murder Hornet': Trump Explodes in 'Blind Rage' Shouting Match With GOP Senators Over Midterm Fears

Donald Trump's furious 'mad as a murder hornet' clash with Republican senators over the Save America Act exposes his growing panic about the US midterm elections and his party's prospects.

International Business Times UK

MPs back landmark 'Lemon Law' bill

The House of Representatives on Thursday approved in principle a landmark "Lemon Law" bill aimed at strengthening consumer protection by shifting liability to sellers and easing the burden on consumers in proving defects.

Bangkok Post

Iran-US war latest: Trump says no Strait of Hormuz tolls or deal is off

The US and Iran continue to clash over terms despite an agreement to end the war

The Independent UK

Trump news at a glance: US Senate gives president symbolic rebuke on his military action against Iran

Four Republicans broke with their party to support the measure, which passed the House of Representatives earlier this month – key US politics stories from Tuesday 23 June at a glance

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Mamdani's power play, a Kennedy's TikToks. Four things to watch in Tuesday's primaries

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing far-left candidates against mainstream Democrats, potentially clashing with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Meanwhile, vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler awaits his challenger in a key House flip target district. In South Carolina, Donald Trump has endorsed both gubernatorial runoff candidates, Pamela Evette and Alan…

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Twelve policy questions to ask political parties ahead of the election

The economy and cost of living dominate political debate in the leadup to the November election - but issues of democracy, transparency and scrutiny are vital

The Independent UK

New Jersey lawmaker missing since March set to return to work this month – but he still hasn’t revealed mystery illness

The Republican representative ran unopposed in his June primary despite being missing from office for months

International Business Times UK

Trump Secretly Pushing GOP to 'Void' Impeachments as Raskin Exposes Deep 'Shame and Disgrace' over Jan. 6

Donald Trump is reportedly urging Republicans to pass a resolution that would symbolically 'void' his two impeachments, despite constitutional experts saying such a move has no legal effect.

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Electronic securities bill gets first House okay

The House of Representatives has unanimously accepted in principle a government-sponsored bill to amend the Securities and Exchange Act, paving the way for the issuance and trading of securities in electronic form while strengthening regulatory oversight of electronic securities transactions.

The Independent UK

Trump has exacted revenge on so many GOP senators that he should lose the Iran war powers vote. Here’s why he won’t

ANALYSIS: Trump may have killed the careers of some Republicans, but, writes Eric Garcia, even the politically dead seem to fear crossing him

Reason

Congress Needs To Investigate Judge Who Lied About Having Sex With Police Officer

[This essay is co-authored with Professor Arthur Hellman and Gabe Roth, Executive Director of Fix the Court. Their biographies are… The post Congress Needs To Investigate Judge Who Lied About Having Sex With Police Officer appeared first on Reason.com.

International Business Times

House Republicans Join Democrats To Pass Bill Providing Aid To Ukraine And Imposing Sanctions On Russia

The House of Representatives passed a bill providing additional aid to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia.

The Independent UK

Senate passes $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump’s ’slush fund’

The bill now advances to the House of Representatives, where it is anticipated to be considered next week

France 24

Trump slams 'unpatriotic' vote as House orders end to Iran war

US President Donald Trump on Thursday hit back at lawmakers who voted to halt military action in Iran, describing the move as "unpatriotic". A handful of Republicans joined with Democrats in the House of Representatives to pass the largely symbolic resolution seeking to end the three-month-long conflict in a rebuke…

International Business Times

House Passes War Powers Resolution On Iran For The First Time

The House of Representatives voted for the first time in favor of a war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran without congressional approval.

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