HISTORICAL FACTS: 17 - The Untold Story

Democrats win final seat in US House, cutting into Republican majority

Republicans hold a 220-215 majority in House of Representatives but will have to deal with three early vacancies.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2024

Second impeachment motion filed against Philippines VP Duterte

The motion follows a bid on Monday to unseat the VP, who has become mired in a political power struggle with president.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2024

Rep. Jared Moskowitz Joins Bipartisan DOGE Caucus, Advocates For Change

Rep. Jared Moskowitz joins bipartisan DOGE Caucus to improve government efficiency through reorganization of key agencies.

Top News · Dec 3, 2024

Social Media Ban For Under 16s Has Passed House Of Representatives. Now What?

Australia’s House of Representatives has just passed a bill aimed at banning children under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. 

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 27, 2024

Philippine Vice President Insists Her Threat to Assassinate the President Was 'Taken Out of Logical Context'

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr stated that he found the threats levied against him by his former running mate, Vice President Sara Duterte, to be "troubling" after Duterte received backlash for placing a conditional hit on Marcos, an action she has attempted to defend herself for.

Latin Times · Nov 25, 2024

Philippines VP Sara Duterte publicly threatens to have president assassinated

Philippine vice president says she has contracted an assassin to kill the president, his wife and the House of Representatives speaker if she herself is killed

The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2024

US House passes measure that could punish nonprofits Treasury Department decides are ‘terrorist’

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would empower the Treasury Department to eliminate the tax-exempt status of any nonprofit it deems to be supporting terrorism. The Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act was approved in a 219-184 vote, with all but one Republican…

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2024

‘A new perch’: Trump loyalist Matt Gaetz confirms US Congress departure

In an interview, the scandal-plagued Gaetz reaffirmed his commitment to being a member of Trump’s ‘America First army’.

Al Jazeera · Nov 22, 2024

Bill Giving President New Powers to Strip Nonprofits of Tax-Exempt Status Passes in House: 'Ripe for Abuse'

The House of Representatives passed a bill that would allow the treasury secretary to strip non-profit organizations of their tax-exempt status by recognizing them as supporters of terrorism.

Latin Times · Nov 22, 2024

Americans agree politics is broken − here are 5 ideas for fixing key problems

Now that the elections are over, you might be left feeling exhausted, despondent and disillusioned – whether your preferred candidate won or not. You are not alone.

The Conversation · Nov 22, 2024