Tag: Senate
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Trump says military members will be paid despite government shutdown
Overview: Trump’s pledge to pay troops during the shutdown In a statement posted on Truth Social, former President Donald Trump said he had found a way to ensure U.S. military personnel receive their pay despite the ongoing federal government shutdown. He claimed to have instructed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “use all available funds” to…
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Government shutdown reaches Day 9: live updates and what’s at stake for Americans
Overview: a shutdown that won’t quit The federal government entered Day Nine of its shutdown with no clear path to end, as lawmakers struggled to agree on a funding package. President Donald Trump chaired a Cabinet meeting to highlight how the lapse in funding is affecting Americans who rely on government services while the Senate…
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Government shutdown reaches Day 9: live updates and implications
Day Nine of the Government Shutdown: What’s Happening The federal government remains shuttered as Day Nine unfolds, with no immediate path to reopening despite back-to-back votes in the Senate. The White House and lawmakers continue to trade proposals, while Cabinet members brief the public on how the lapse is affecting daily life for Americans who…
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US Shutdown Deadlock Deepens as Senators Reject Competing Bills
Overview: A Stalemate Over Funding and Policy Demands The US government shutdown entered another tense phase on Wednesday, with Senate Republicans and Democrats rejecting competing bills intended to restart government funding. After eight days of deadlock, both sides remained firm on their core demands: Democrats insist on pairing any funding measure with healthcare-related provisions, notably…
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Australia’s Parliament May Grow for the First Time in 40 Years
Overview: A Potential Expansion on the Table Australia’s parliament is considering a landmark change: increasing the number of MPs and moving toward fixed or four-year terms. The inquiry, led by the joint committee on electoral matters, was commissioned by Special Minister of State Don Farrell to explore whether more representatives are needed and whether elections…
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Australia’s Parliament May Grow for the First Time in 40 Years as Election Timing and Term Lengths Are Reconsidered
Australia Considers Expanding Its Parliament for the First Time in Four Decades Australia’s parliament could become larger for the first time in 40 years as the government explores options to expand the number of MPs and shift to fixed, longer terms. A joint parliamentary inquiry has been tasked with examining whether more politicians should represent…
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Lacson Announces Resignation as Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Over Flood Control Probe
Senator Lacson Steps Down as Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Senator Panfilo Lacson has announced that he will resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, following upward concerns from several colleagues about how the probe into anomalous flood control projects has been handled. The move, he said, is intended to allow another member with…
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Lacson to Step Down as Blue Ribbon Panel Chair Amid Hearing Controversy
Senator Lacson’s Announcement and Context Sen. Panfilo Lacson said on Sunday he will resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee following internal dissatisfaction from fellow senators over his handling of the investigation into anomalous flood control projects. The disclosure comes as the committee continues to scrutinize alleged misuses of public funds connected to…
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Lacson to resign as Blue Ribbon chair amid flood control probe controversy
Senate Blue Ribbon chair Lacson steps down amid probe controversy Senator Panfilo Lacson announced he will resign as chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee following expressed discontent from fellow senators regarding his handling of investigations into anomalous flood control projects. The move underscores ongoing tensions over how the committee has pursued alleged malfeasance in…
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US Senate Fails to Break Budget Impasse: What’s Next
A Snapshot of the Impasse The US Senate has failed to break the budget impasse, leaving funding decisions unresolved as lawmakers confront a looming deadline. The result is a tense standstill that keeps many government programs in limbo while negotiations continue behind closed doors. For everyday Americans, the moment underscores how funding choices translate into…