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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.

Republikaner i representanthuset motsätter sig senatens förslag om finansiering av DHS mitt under nedstängning

28 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI Bild genererad av AI

Senaten godkände tidigt på fredagen ett tvärpolitiskt lagförslag om att finansiera större delen av Department of Homeland Securitys verksamhet, med undantag för ICE och gränspolisen, men republikaner i representanthuset har signalerat att de kommer att rösta nej. Samma dag undertecknade president Donald Trump en exekutiv order om att betala ut löner till TSA-agenter som påverkats av den pågående partiella nedstängningen. Åtgärden kom i takt med att flygplatsköerna blev längre på grund av att obetalda arbetare sjukanmält sig eller sagt upp sig.

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

26 mars 2026 Rapporterad av 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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House panel resumes hearing on VP Sara Duterte impeachment cases

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House passes 18 of 52 priority bills before Lenten break

Luistro denies vote buying in VP impeachment process

Batangas Rep. Gerville Luistro denied that vote buying or bribery influenced the House committee on justice members' votes on impeachment complaints against Vice President Sara Duterte. She refuted claims by Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco. The committee will begin its preliminary investigation on March 25.

54 congressmen now under Marcos's PFP

20 mars 2026 Rapporterad av AI

The Partido Federal ng Pilipinas has strengthened its position in the House of Representatives, growing from 38 to 54 members, PFP president and South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo revealed yesterday. Most new members were formerly affiliated with Lakas-CMD, led by ex-speaker Martin Romualdez. Tamayo confirmed a Politiko report to 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

17 mars 2026 Rapporterad av 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.

26 mars 2026 04:49