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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

The Independent UK

‘Sounds really serious to me’: Speaker Mike Johnson dubbed assault allegations against GOP member as not ‘serious’

United States House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson does not consider assault allegations against fellow party members as “serious.” Yes, that is exactly what he is saying out loud in a recent video.

The Mary Sue

‘Wants to be a dictator:’ Americans rip Mike Johnson apart for suggesting Trump’s name for Nobel Peace Prize

In a shameless new low for the Republican led government, House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson is suggesting that President Donald Trump be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for bringing peace between Israel and Palestine after he stopped their “war”. The obnoxious proposition comes weeks after Trump himself started advertising…

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‘Waiting for their parents permission’: Wait, does Speaker Mike Johnson need to seek consent of the President before speaking

United States House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson may be one of the many people the public has seen most of since the US government went into shutdown on October 1 this year. Barring a few days, he has appeared almost daily to update the public on the internal developments…

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‘Trump Toadie’: Mike Johnson boldly lies about fixing healthcare while doing absolutely nothing

United States House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson has never shied away from showing his unrelenting support for President Donald Trump.

The Mary Sue

‘Weaker than he looks’: AOC had fiery words for Trump amid govt shutdown — and they’re burning brighter than his tan

United States House of Representatives member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has never been the one to mince her words. Especially when it comes to slandering the Republicans and the current U.S. President Donald Trump, AOC is always one step ahead of the others.

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‘274 FBI agents’: Mike Johnson lectures on the rule of law, but retreats the moment Jake Tapper mentions Jan 6

United States House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson is showing his blatant support for US President Donald Trump despite evidence suggesting otherwise in the January 6 United States Capitol attacks case.

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Hundreds of Nigerian women protest in push for more female MPs

For several years, Nigerian MPs have been blocking legislation aimed at better representation for women in politics. The country's women – who make up the majority of the electorate – are pushing for a bill that would reserve at least 35 percent of seats in parliament for women.

Radio France Internationale

China hails rare visit by US lawmakers as ‘ice-breaking journey’

Beijing says visit will help find ‘right way for the two great powers to coexist on this planet’

The Independent UK

US House Committee Releases Batch Of 'Epstein Files'

A US House of Representatives committee released a first batch of documents on Tuesday from the investigation into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

International Business Times

What’s the Texas redistricting fight about, and how has California reacted?

Trump’s demand for new district maps in Republican-led states sparked a redistricting fight of the midterm elections.

Al Jazeera

Bomb threat forces Texas redistrict-fighting Democrats to flee again — this time from Illinois hotel

Gov. JB Pritzker says ‘Threats of violence will be investigated and those responsible will be held accountable’

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center Opera House Could Be Renamed After Melania Trump - Real Or Not? The Answer Will Surprise You

A House vote to name the Kennedy Center Opera House after Melania Trump triggers political backlash and UK media attention.

International Business Times UK

Senator calls out ‘incredibly childish stunts’ – as it happened

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US voters: share your views on Trump’s one big beautiful bill act

We’d particularly like to hear from Republicans on what you want from the US president’s major piece of tax-and-spending legislation

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U.S. House of Representatives memo reveals WhatsApp has been banned from employee devices, citing "a high risk to users due to the lack of transparency in how it protects user data" and security concerns

I'm just horrified they were using WhatsApp in the first place.

Benzinga

WhatsApp Blocked On US House Devices Over Transparency, Encryption Concerns — Meta App Deemed 'High Risk' While iMessage, FaceTime And Teams Get Green Light

The U.S. House of Representatives has officially banned Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ:META) WhatsApp from staff devices, citing serious cybersecurity concerns and recommending rival apps as safer alternatives.

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WhatsApp messaging app banned on all US House of Representatives devices

Memo says cybersecurity office deemed WhatsApp a high risk due to ‘lack of transparency in how it protects user data’

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Texas House Rejects Bill to Deny Bail to Undocumented Immigrants Charged With Felonies

Texas' House of Representatives rejected a bill that would amend the state constitution to deny bail to undocumented immigrants charged with a felony.

The Independent UK

Australia elects youngest ever senator as 21-year-old Charlotte Walker takes office in surprise result

“Obviously, there's a lot of pressure," the 21-year-old senator said

The Conversation

Likely final House seat outcome: 94 Labor, 44 Coalition, 12 Others

The ABC has called Labor wins in 93 of the 150 House of Representatives seats. The Coalition has won 43 seats, the Greens one and all Others 11, with two seats (Bradfield and Calwell) remaining undecided.

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The AEC Is Investigating How Nearly 2,000 Ballots Ended Up At An Election Worker’s Home

It clarified the votes were counted at the polling booth before the ballots went missing, so the incident hasn't affected the outcome of the seat.

The Conversation

Labor likely to gain 5 senators, cementing the left’s Senate dominance

I previously wrote about the Senate the morning after the election. About half the Senate is elected at each House of Representatives election. Those up for election include six senators out of 12 for every state and all four territory senators. So 40 of the 76 senators were up for…

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Explore the new House of Representatives

Are you keen to know how many women there are in the new House of Representatives? And how the parties fare on gender balance?

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Greens leader Adam Bandt and Teal Zoe Daniel likely to lose their seats

With 80% of enrolled voters counted, the ABC is giving Labor 87 of the 150 House of Representatives seats, the Coalition 40, the Greens zero and all Others ten, with 13 seats remaining undecided.

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