Constitution
Trump says Constitution bars third term, tamping down 2028 speculation
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Aboard Air Force One on October 29, 2025, en route to South Korea, President Donald Trump said the Constitution is "pretty clear" that he cannot run again in 2028, after weeks of hints and a fresh push from ally Steve Bannon. The 22nd Amendment, ratified in 1951 after Franklin D. Roosevelt’s four elections, limits presidents to two terms.
Government seeks to enshrine abortion rights in Constitution without dissolving parliament
Spain's government is finalizing a constitutional reform to safeguard abortion rights by amending article 43 on health protection. This ordinary procedure avoids dissolving parliament and holding a referendum, but needs PP support to secure required majorities. The move counters pressures from the right, particularly in Madrid, where compliance with abortion laws is resisted.
National assembly committee approves new state for south east
The Joint Committee of the National Assembly on Constitution Review has approved the creation of an additional state in Nigeria's South East geopolitical zone. This decision, made during a two-day retreat in Lagos, aims to address regional imbalances by increasing the zone's states from five to six. The approval received unanimous support from the committee.
Babu Owino petitions court to stop state officials from politics
October 27, 2025 21:18Redondo defends including abortion in constitution amid PP and Vox opposition
October 15, 2025 01:12French government adopts bill for New Caledonia's status
October 15, 2025 00:36Political scientist on SD's demand for referendum on constitution
October 02, 2025 00:34Swedish parliament members applaud constitutional decision
Aboard Air Force One, Trump says he’d “love” a third term, rules out VP workaround
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On October 27, 2025, en route to Japan, President Donald Trump declined to rule out seeking a third term in 2028 while dismissing a vice‑presidential end run as “too cute,” comments that drew swift reaction as the White House faces scrutiny over a controversial East Wing demolition.
Babu Owino and LSK deputy seek to bar ministers from politics
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino and Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Vice President Mwaura Kabata have filed a court case to bar ministers from engaging in political campaigns. They argue that this violates their office's duty of impartiality. They seek a High Court declaration that Section 25 of the Conflict of Interest Act 2025 is unconstitutional.
Kenyan senator seeks court clarification on cybercrimes law
Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang’wa has urged the Senate to obtain a court advisory opinion on the constitutionality of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act 2024, signed by President William Ruto on October 15. This follows a High Court order temporarily suspending parts of the law amid challenges over its legislative process. Petitioners argue the Senate was bypassed, violating constitutional requirements for bills affecting counties.