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House Republicans oppose Senate DHS funding bill amid shutdown
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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.
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).
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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.
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.
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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 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.
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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.
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