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The proposed Status of Visiting Forces Agreements with Canada and New Zealand are set for Senate floor approval next week after a committee hearing that examined environmental safeguards in the defense pacts.

May 08, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Sen. Loren Legarda has called for a Senate inquiry into the exclusion of 84 barangays in Taal and Nasugbu, Batangas from a government assistance program.

Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson has rescheduled his privilege speech detailing the Blue Ribbon committee’s progress report on the flood control scandal. No explanation was provided for the cancellation. Former Ilocos Sur governor Luis “Chavit” Singson questioned the deferment of a Senate inquiry and threatened to take his allegations directly to the public.

May 02, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Maine Governor Janet Mills withdrew from the Democratic U.S. Senate primary on Thursday, leaving oyster farmer Graham Platner as the unopposed nominee against Republican Sen. Susan Collins. Mills cited insufficient fundraising after trailing Platner badly in polls ahead of the June 9 primary.

The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution prohibiting senators and their staff from using prediction markets. S. Res. 708 took effect immediately upon passage.

April 29, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Brazil's Senate rejected Attorney-General Jorge Messias's nomination to the Supreme Federal Court (STF) on Wednesday (April 29, 2026), with 42 votes against and 34 in favor. The vote marks the first rejection of a presidential nominee to the Court in 132 years, since 1894. Messias had been approved by the CCJ committee 16-11 after an eight-hour hearing.