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US lawmaker introduces bill to end H-1B to green card pathway

A Republican lawmaker has introduced a sweeping bill in the US House of Representatives, seeking to overhaul the H-1B visa programme, proposing tougher hiring requirements, higher wage thresholds and restrictions that could significantly affect Indian technology professionals.

The Times of India

View from The Hill: Could One Nation be the unofficial opposition at the 2028 poll?

Despite One Nation having only two House of Representatives seats, politically-savvy observers now believe it is possible the insurgent party could be the de facto opposition that Labor faces in 2028.

The Conversation

Meet Mahmud Sadis Buba: Nigerian politician claimed he was 30 until leaked documents revealed he was actually 16

Mahmud Sadis Buba, a little-known political aspirant from Nigeria’s Kaduna State, suddenly became one of the most talked-about figures on African social media after a controversy over his age exploded online. Buba had presented himself as a 30-year-old politician seeking a seat in Nigeria’s House of Representatives under the ruling…

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Special poll has Labor barely winning majority as One Nation continues to gain

A special Redbridge poll that was mostly taken before the federal budget had Labor winning 76 of the 150 House of Representatives seats (a majority of one), with One Nation on 53 and the Coalition 12.

The Conversation

Tennessee Enacts REINS-style bill, the second REINS state in 2026

On May 19, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) signed HB 1913 into law. The bill introduces a REINS-style requirement for agency rulemaking, under which the legislature must approve of proposed rules exceeding a cost threshold. The bill also requires rulemaking agencies to seek feedback from trade organizations that would be…

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"A true working-class hero whose success never erased his authenticity or connection to ordinary people." Ozzy Osbourne honoured in the US House of Representatives for his "rebellious independence, creative freedom, and unapologetic individuality"

Congresswoman Victoria Spartz pays tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne and his family

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Cypriot social media star Fidias will keep his European Parliament job after winning Cyprus seat

Cypriot YouTuber and TikToker Fidias Panayiotou says he’ll hold onto his European Parliament seat despite winning one in Cyprus’ House of Representatives

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As Labor struggles with budget backwash, One Nation surfs a wave

Budget 'losers' can cause a lot of grief.

The Canberra Times

Grattan on Friday: As Labor struggles with budget backwash, One Nation surfs a wave

One way the Albanese government has recently tapped into social media audiences for its budgets is by inviting “influencers” to Canberra for the event. This broadens the audience and often garners favourable publicity.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: Would Pauline Hanson really risk a tilt at the lower house?

As high poll numbers are increasingly emboldening One Nation, Pauline Hanson now says she might seek to move to the House of Representatives.

The Conversation

Trump sidelined Congress’ authority over war on Iran – and lawmakers allowed it, extending a 75-year trend

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives set April 21, 2026, as the date to hear from and question top Pentagon officials Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, and Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson, head of U.S. Africa Command, about the war in Iran. But Republican legislators put…

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Trinidad and Tobago extends state of emergency for 3 months over crime

Trinidad and Tobago’s government has received House of Representatives approval to extend the country’s state of emergency for three months

The Independent UK

Trump ousts Kristi Noem as DHS secretary, taps Senator Markwayne Mullin as replacement

US President Donald Trump removed Kristi Noem from her position as secretary of Homeland Security, and announced that Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, replaced her.

The Times of India

From protests to polls: Nepal to vote after a Gen Z uprising redraws its political map

Nepal is at a critical juncture as nearly 19 million voters elect a new House of Representatives. This election is significantly influenced by a youth-led uprising that challenged the political establishment, fueled by resentment over unemployment and perceived elite excess. The vote reflects a generational demand for accountability and change.

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Brickbat: Going Dutch

The Netherlands House of Representatives has approved a bill that would tax unrealized gains on stocks, bonds, and cryptocurrency. Under… The post Brickbat: Going Dutch appeared first on Reason.com.

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Citizenship voting requirement in SAVE America Act has no basis in the Constitution – and ignores precedent that only states decide who gets to vote

The Republican-led House of Representatives voted Feb. 11, 2026 to approve the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act – or SAVE America Act. The bill would require individuals to provide proof of citizenship when they register to vote and present photo identification when they do vote in federal elections.

The Times of India

Yet another bill introduced in US House to end the H-1B program

Florida’s Republican Congressman, Greg Steube, has introduced a bill in the US House of Representatives seeking to eliminate the H-1B visa program by 2027. The bill titled ‘Ending Exploitative Imported Labour Exemptions Act’, or the EXILE Act calls for amendments to the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

The Independent UK

Japanese stocks soar as PM Takaichi wins election by biggest margin in country’s modern history

Supermajority clears path for conservative Takaichi to make sweeping tax and defence reforms

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Will PM Sanae Takaichi win the Japan general elections 2026? Voters trudge through snow in rare winter polls

Voting began on Sunday across Japan in a key election for the 465-member House of Representatives, widely regarded as a referendum on Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s leadership and her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)-led government. The outcome will determine whether Takaichi consolidates her position or faces political uncertainty amid growing scrutiny…

Reason

Brickbat: A Game of Telephone

A former employee of the U.S. House of Representatives was arrested and indicted in federal court for stealing government-issued cellphones… The post Brickbat: A Game of Telephone appeared first on Reason.com.

The Conversation

Why preferential voting is superior to first past the post

The South Australian state election will be held on March 21. Preferential voting will be used to elect members for all 47 single-member lower house seats. This is the same system as used for federal House of Representatives elections.

TechRadar

Congressional staff emails hacked as part of Salt Typhoon campaign

Emails used by staff members of “powerful committees in the US House of Representatives were allegedly breached.

The Mary Sue

‘That’s manipulation’: Mike Johnson swears in Matt Van Epps within 48 hours of election, whereas he took 50 days for Adelita Grijalva

As the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Mike Johnson certainly knows how to pick his battles, but when it comes to anyone from the Democratic party, you can count on him to never choose them. This was evident at the beginning of this year when Donald Trump…

The Guardian - US

Senate agrees to automatically pass bill to release Epstein files as Trump claims to not care – as it happened

President says ‘I don’t care when the Senate passes the House Bill’ after it agrees to unanimous consent request to pass act as soon as legislation arrives from House

The Independent UK

Senator teases a possible deal to end the shutdown – but will it pass?

Thune reportedly said he plans to call another vote on the stop-gap spending bill Friday, the 38th day of impasse between Republicans and Democrats

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