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Marjorie Taylor Greene told to stop ‘repeating Putin’s propaganda’ after she speaks out against Ukraine aid

She claims there is $40bn for Ukraine but ‘no baby formula for American mothers and babies’

The Independent UK

House passes $40bn aid package to Ukraine despite Republican objections

The passage comes without additional money to combat the Covid-19 pandemic at home

The Independent UK

Helen Haines says the current government has gagged debate in parliament more than any government in history. Is that correct?

Independent MP for the seat of Indi, Helen Haines, says the current government has moved to gag debate in parliament more than any government in history. RMIT ABC Fact Check crunches the numbers.

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Latest Ukraine updates: Kherson seeks annexation

Latest Ukraine news from May 11: Pro-Kremlin administration says it will ask to be incorporated into Russia by 2023.

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Australian election 2022 voters’ guide: everything you need to know

How to vote, when is election day, who can you vote for and what to do if you have Covid on polling day

The Guardian - AU

Why there's little doubt today's teachers are under more pressure and less valued

Newcastle Herald readers have their say

Newcastle Herald

Filibuster, cloture: US Senate rules featured in abortion debate

Senate procedures are preventing President Biden and his Democratic Party from passing major legislative proposals.

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And One More on Expert Witnesses in Libel Lawsuits

Yet again, from Judge Paul Byron (M.D. Fla.) in Grayson v. No Labels, Inc., decided last week, this one rejecting an expert proposed by the defense (for two other opinions in the same case, about experts proposed by the plaintiff, see this post and this post): Plaintiff Alan Grayson contends…

Reason

Philippine election narrows to Marcos, rights defender

Voters in the Philippines are choosing their next leader, senators, representatives and thousands of local office holders Monday

The Independent UK

Is our electoral system truly democratic? How Australia stacks up on 4 key measures

In Australia, we choose our political representatives and governments through a democratic electoral system.

The Conversation

With high prices and soaring rents, what are political parties promising to do about housing?

In an election campaign largely centred around the cost of living, the spiralling cost of the single-biggest expense for most households — housing — is a key focus for policy. Here's what's being promised.

ABC News

Pelosi urges U.S. Congress to approve $33 billion in aid for Ukraine by end of May

U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday told CBS that Congress needs to pass by the end of the month a bill that would give Ukraine $33 billion in military and humanitarian aid.

Reuters

Dictator’s son, rights lawyer vie for Philippine presidency

Voters in the Philippines will be choosing their next leader between the son of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and a human rights lawyer, the current Vice President Leni Robredo

The Independent UK

One bill has passed during Missouri’s 2022 legislative session and one week remains

One week remains in the Missouri legislative session and there has been one bill passed by both the House and Senate and signed by Gov. Mike Parson (R). House Bill 3014 is an appropriations bill signed on Feb. 24, 2022. There have been a total of 11 resolutions adopted between…

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Two months to voter registration deadline for Missouri’s primary

The voter registration deadline for Missouri’s 2022 primary election is two months away. Those who wish to vote in-person must be registered by July 6. Registration is possible online, in-person, or by mail. If registration forms are mailed, they must be postmarked on or before July 6. The primary is…

The Conversation

Explainer: what happens if the 2022 election results in a hung parliament?

What happens if no party or coalition of parties wins a majority in the House of Representatives at the federal election? This is known as a “hung parliament”.

Benzinga

Can Troops Use CBD In The US?

Since July of 2020, military service members have been allowed to use CBD products, after the House of Representatives approved a measure permitting the use of hemp products as well as its derivatives. The measure passed by a vote of 336 to 71. The initiative was led by Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard,…

The Conversation

Race for the Senate: could Labor and the Greens gain control?

As well as the whole House of Representatives, 40 of the 76 Senate seats will be up for election on May 21. There are 12 senators per state and two per territory. At half-Senate elections, six senators for each state and the four territory senators are up for election. Unless…

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Albanese seeks legacy through child care

Anthony Albanese used an address to the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to outline his economic reform plan including universal child care.

AAP

PM 'hysterical' about independents: MP

The prime minister says independents will cause chaos if elected in May, while the opposition leader says he will treat everyone in parliament with respect.

The Guardian - AU

The election is a fight of who is disliked the least – there is a clear and growing destabilisation in our politics

As the pandemic eases, confidence in major parties and traditional politicians is returning to earlier trends of disaffection and distrust

Benzinga

John Boehner Accused of Stealing Data From Marijuana Lobbyist

John Boehner, former speaker of the House of Representatives from 2011 to 2015, backed out of a deal to join a marijuana lobbying group after he allegedly stole talking points from another lobbyist, an explosive lawsuit claims, reported the New York Post.<

The Independent UK

Supporters and opponents of abortion clash in front of Supreme Court after leaked Roe draft

Both sides say they will likely still have the advantage in the 2022 midterm election

Bangkok Post

Prawit will 'warm the chair' if PM goes before poll

Deputy Prime Minister Gen Prawit Wongsuwon will step into the hot seat should Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha complete his eight-year term in office in August, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam told reporters on Monday.

Reuters

Biden would 'love to visit Ukraine,' but no current plans -White House

U.S. President Joe Biden would "love to visit Ukraine," but there are no current plans for him to do so, White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said on Monday, after House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi paid a surprise visit over the weekend.

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