Senate

Five senators filed a resolution on May 12, 2026, urging Sen. Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa to voluntarily surrender to authorities following the International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him.

May 12, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Senate approved on Tuesday a provisional measure that facilitates renewal of the National Driver's License for drivers without recent infractions while keeping the medical exam requirement.

Chile's Senate approved in general on Tuesday, by 24 votes to 20, a bill making clandestine entry into the country a crime. The measure amends the Migration and Foreigners Law, imposing minor imprisonment and fines. Indications can be submitted until May 28.

May 04, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei tabled a motion in the Senate on May 4, 2026, seeking to audit, reduce, or eliminate state benefits for former President Uhuru Kenyatta over his alleged partisan political involvement, violating retirement laws. The proposal, requiring two-thirds parliamentary support, has sparked backlash from Kenyatta's allies amid ongoing political tensions.

Political commentator Clay Travis suggested that Michigan Republicans cross over to vote for Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic Senate primary. He argues that El-Sayed, described as a far-left radical, cannot win in November and would pave the way for Republican Mike Rogers. Critics warn against this primary meddling strategy.

April 30, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Alejandro Irarrázaval, head of La Moneda's Segundo Piso, lunched on Thursday with Senate President Paulina Núñez to address the conflict with Housing Minister Iván Poduje. The meeting aimed to contain damage after Poduje dismissed two RN militants. Later, Irarrázaval met with Republican Party deputies.