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Senate approves Kast government megareform in general with 26 votes
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The Chilean Senate approved on Wednesday the idea of legislating President José Antonio Kast's National Reconstruction Plan by 26 votes in favor, 23 against and one abstention.
Supporters of the Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act are intensifying efforts to secure a Senate floor vote before lawmakers depart for their August recess. The legislation would divide oversight of digital assets between the SEC and CFTC.
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The Office of the Ombudsman has directed Senators Alan Peter Cayetano and Robin Padilla, along with former Senate Sergeant-at-Arms Mao Aplasca, to respond to an obstruction of justice complaint.
On Thursday morning (18/6), the Federal Police executed search warrants against Senator Jaques Wagner (PT-BA), the government leader in the Senate, in the ninth phase of Operation Compliance Zero.
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Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian was elected Senate president on June 17 during a special session, ending a monthlong leadership crisis. Former Senate president Alan Peter Cayetano conceded hours before the vote.
The pre-trial conference for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte will begin Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Senate in Manila.
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Alleged former security aides of ex-congressman Zaldy Co rehashed corruption allegations during a June 16, 2026 event in Mandaluyong City that was billed as a Senate hearing but became a press briefing.
Adorni contradicted Bullrich and confirmed his Senate report for July 2
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