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Illustration of government shutdown impacts: long airport lines from unpaid TSA workers, Congress divided on DHS bill, Trump signing pay order.

House Republicans oppose Senate DHS funding bill amid shutdown

March 28, 2026 Iniulat ng AI Larawang ginawa ng AI

The Senate passed a bipartisan bill early Friday to fund most Department of Homeland Security operations except ICE and Border Patrol, but House Republicans signaled they will reject it. President Donald Trump signed an executive order the same day to pay TSA agents affected by the ongoing partial shutdown. The move came as airport security lines lengthened due to unpaid workers calling out or quitting.

Government base in INSS CPMI seeks indictment of Bolsonaro and Flávio

The government-allied base presented an alternative report in the INSS CPMI on Friday (March 27), seeking indictment of 130 people, including former president Jair Bolsonaro and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro (PL-RJ), for billion-dollar pension frauds. The document counters the official report by relator Alfredo Gaspar (União Brasil-AL), which calls for indicting 216 names, including President Lula's son, Fábio Luís Lula da Silva (Lulinha). Voting is due by Saturday (March 28).

Congress launches family vulnerability index amid economic crisis

March 26, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Deputies from Unión por la Patria launched the Family Vulnerability Index of Congress to track the economic crisis's impact on Argentine households. Based on December 2025 data, it scored 4.9 points, signaling a concerning vulnerability zone. It examines delinquency rates, employment, business closures, and real wages.

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Government proposes $72 billion cut in security budget

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Nagpapatuloy ang House panel sa hearing ng impeachment kay VP Sara Duterte

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Napasa ng Kamara 18 sa 52 priority bills bago Lenten break

Tinatanggi ni Luistro ang pamimili ng boto sa impeachment ng VP

Itinanggi ni Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro na may pamimili ng boto o suhulan na nakaimpluwensya sa boto ng miyembro ng House committee on justice sa mga reklamo ng impeachment laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte. Ayon sa kanya, walang ebidensya ng ganoong aktibidad. Mag-uumpisa ang preliminary investigation ng komite sa March 25.

54 kongresista na sa ilalim ng PFP ni Marcos

March 20, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Lumakas ang Partido Federal ng Pilipinas sa Kamara de Representantes matapos maging 54 mula 38 ang miyembro nito, ayon kay PFP president at South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo kahapon. Karamihan sa mga bagong miyembro ay dating kaanib ng Lakas-CMD na pinamumunuan ni dating Speaker Martin Romualdez. Kinumpirma ni Tamayo ang ulat ng Politiko sa The STAR.

Retirees and families of disabled people protest outside Congress

Retirees and families of people with disabilities protested outside the National Congress this Wednesday, demanding an increase in pension benefits and payment of overdue allowances. The Government deployed a heavy police operation with Federal Police and Gendarmes to prevent street blockades. Protesters highlighted the loss of purchasing power in pensions and debts in programs like Incluir Salud and PAMI.

Boric's former undersecretaries find new roles in Congress and municipalities

March 17, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

After Gabriel Boric's government ended and José Antonio Kast took office, several former undersecretaries have taken up new roles in Congress, municipalities, and academia. Figures like Nicolás Facuse and Luna Follegati now serve as parliamentary advisors, while others seek positions in the private sector or education.

March 26, 2026 04:49