The union started ‘parting bonds’ before Lincoln was elected But the former president momentously transcended the nation’s embittered sectional breach during the duration of the protracted hostilities. Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 26, 2022
US Senator Arrives in Taiwan, Defying Angry Beijing A US senator who sits on the Senate's Commerce and Armed Services Committees arrived in Taiwan on Thursday, the third such visit this month and defying pressure from Beijing for such trips not to take place. China, which claims Taiwan as its own territory against the strong objections of the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 25, 2022
Castration bill makes the cut The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill allowing recidivist sex offenders and violent criminals to voluntarily receive chemical castration. Bangkok Post · Aug 25, 2022
Women in the Labor party are leading the way in increasing Indigenous representation A record 11 Indigenous representatives recently took their seats in the new federal parliament – three in the House of Representatives and eight in the Senate. Of these, nine are women and just two are men. The Conversation · Aug 24, 2022
Senate's anti-torture bill gets nod A Senate-drafted bill criminalising torture and forced disappearances was approved by the House of Representatives on Wednesday. Bangkok Post · Aug 24, 2022
Record 130-plus Indian-Americans at key positions in Biden administration U.S. President Biden shattered the record of his predecessor Donald Trump, who had appointed more than 80 Indian-Americans The Hindu · Aug 24, 2022
Florida Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick wins Democratic congressional primary over Holness, Omphroy MIAMI — Democratic U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick defeated primary challengers Dale Holness and Anika Omphroy on Tuesday, likely paving the way for her to maintain her seat in Congress and earn her first full term after winning a special election earlier this year. Miami Herald · Aug 24, 2022
Petition on Prayut's tenure goes to Constitutional Court A petition filed by the opposition seeking a ruling on the legal political tenure of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha was forwarded to the Constitutional Court by the secretariat of the House of Representatives on Monday. Bangkok Post · Aug 22, 2022
In Kansas vote, relief and caution for Democrats Kansas was about one issue, while on November 8, voters will look at individuals with a track record on multiple issues The Hindu · Aug 21, 2022
Taiwan: 5 Chinese Aircraft Crossed Taiwan Strait Median Line Taiwan's defense ministry said 12 Chinese aircraft and five Chinese ships were detected operating around Taiwan on Sunday, including five aircraft that crossed the Taiwan Strait median line, as Beijing continued military activities near the island. China has been carrying out drills near Taiwan, which it claims as Chinese territory… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 21, 2022
'Few hurdles' likely for revised cannabis law The bill to amend the present cannabis and hemp laws has been completed and will go before the House of Representatives for a second reading next week, said Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Bangkok Post · Aug 21, 2022
PM 'will not' dissolve House Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will not dissolve the House of Representatives and will carry on working until the end of this tenure, says government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana. Bangkok Post · Aug 17, 2022
US midterm elections 2022: When are they and what could be the outcome? US midterms occur halfway through a president’s four-year term Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2022
Williams Calls for ‘Historic Compromises’ in Libya The UN Secretary-General's former Special Advisor on Libya, Stephanie Williams, has urged Libya’s High Council of State and the House of Representatives to make “historic compromises” to shoulder their responsibility and agree on a roadmap to elections within a constitutional framework. “I still believe elections are possible in Libya and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 16, 2022
Ballotpedia · Aug 15, 2022 These are the five most expensive Florida State House primary races Elections for 79 of 120 seats in the Florida House of Representatives will take place on Nov. 8, 2022. State house primary elections are held on Aug. 23, 2022. Republicans hold a 76-42 majority heading into the election.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 15, 2022 Japan PM Promises to Never Again Wage War, Ministers Visit Controversial Shrine Japan's premier Fumio Kishida vowed to never again wage war on the anniversary of Japan's World War Two surrender while members of his cabinet visited a controversial shrine to mark the date, annoying South Korea and likely also irking China. With the Yasukuni Shrine seen as a symbol of Japan's…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 14, 2022 US Lawmakers Arrive in Taiwan with China Tensions Simmering A delegation of US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Sunday for a two-day trip during which they will meet President Tsai Ing-wen, the second high-level group to visit while there are military tensions between the self-ruled island and China. Beijing, which claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has…
Ballotpedia · Aug 13, 2022 The top fundraisers in the Ohio House Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022 Can Trump run again in 2024 election? Senate previously voted not to convict him of an impeachable offence for a second time
The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022 White House looks to tout Biden’s successes and stress GOP opposition as midterms loom: ‘There is a contrast here’ “There is a real contrast here, and that contrast will be in front of the country this fall as it looks towards who will lead going forward”
InsideEVs · Aug 11, 2022 Rivian, Lucid Tell Reservation Holders To Sign Binding Agreements Rivian and Lucid informed reservation holders that they can enter into binding contracts to make sure they qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit.
Reuters · Aug 11, 2022 Taiwan fishing community casting for fresh markets after China ban Even before last week's visit to Taiwan by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, fish farmer Chen Sheng-You was on the lookout for new business, with trade curbs cutting him off from his major source of revenue - China.
Ballotpedia · Aug 10, 2022 The top fundraisers in the Florida House Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.
Reuters · Aug 10, 2022 Pelosi: U.S. cannot allow China's 'new normal' over Taiwan House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Wednesday the United States could not allow China to normalize the new level of pressure on Taiwan it asserted with days of military drills following her visit to the Chinese-claimed island.
The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022 Vermonters Democratic House member will seek Senate seat Vermont's lone member of the U.S. House of Representatives is the Democratic Party nominee to run for the U.S. Senate seat that has been occupied by retiring Sen. Patrick Leahy since 1975