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Supreme Court upholds dismissal of VP Sara's first impeachment
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The Supreme Court has ruled that Vice President Sara Duterte's first impeachment case is unconstitutional due to violations of the one-year bar rule and due process. It clarified that new complaints can now be filed immediately. Duterte's lawyers are prepared for potential future proceedings.
The House justice committee ruled on Monday that two impeachment complaints against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. were sufficient in form. On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the panel will assess if they hold sufficient substance. If approved, the process will advance to notify Marcos.
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Progressive groups and civil society leaders filed new impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte on February 2, 2026, after the Supreme Court ruled that the one-year bar lapsed on January 15. The accusations center on betrayal of public trust through alleged misuse of confidential funds. Duterte's camp stated they are prepared to face the charges and confident they will collapse under scrutiny.
On his Daily Wire show, host Andrew Klavan presented a humorous monologue mocking Supreme Court arguments over transgender athletes in women's sports. The piece targets Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and features fictional legal scenarios. It highlights the ongoing debate on fairness in competitive sports.
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Rumors are growing of potential impeachment proceedings against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. or Vice President Sara Duterte, but such complaints face significant hurdles due to legal constraints and political realities. Officials say there are no grounds for impeaching Marcos, and the Supreme Court's recent ruling has altered the process.
Female athletes and Republican attorneys general held a press conference on Monday to urge the Supreme Court to uphold state laws barring transgender women from women's sports. The cases, West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, could affect regulations in 27 states protecting women's privacy and fairness in competitions. Oral arguments are set for Tuesday morning.
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President Donald Trump warned on Monday that the United States could face major repayment obligations if the Supreme Court rules against his use of emergency powers to impose broad “reciprocal” tariffs, arguing that refunds and related costs could reach into the hundreds of billions or more. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has disputed the scale of any repayment risk and said the Treasury could handle any refunds if ordered.
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