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Electronic securities bill gets first House okay

The House of Representatives has unanimously accepted in principle a government-sponsored bill to amend the Securities and Exchange Act, paving the way for the issuance and trading of securities in electronic form while strengthening regulatory oversight of electronic securities transactions.

Bangkok Post

Trump has exacted revenge on so many GOP senators that he should lose the Iran war powers vote. Here’s why he won’t

ANALYSIS: Trump may have killed the careers of some Republicans, but, writes Eric Garcia, even the politically dead seem to fear crossing him

The Independent UK

Congress Needs To Investigate Judge Who Lied About Having Sex With Police Officer

[This essay is co-authored with Professor Arthur Hellman and Gabe Roth, Executive Director of Fix the Court. Their biographies are… The post Congress Needs To Investigate Judge Who Lied About Having Sex With Police Officer appeared first on Reason.com.

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House Republicans Join Democrats To Pass Bill Providing Aid To Ukraine And Imposing Sanctions On Russia

The House of Representatives passed a bill providing additional aid to Ukraine and imposing sanctions on Russia.

International Business Times

Senate passes $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump’s ’slush fund’

The bill now advances to the House of Representatives, where it is anticipated to be considered next week

The Independent UK

Trump slams 'unpatriotic' vote as House orders end to Iran war

US President Donald Trump on Thursday hit back at lawmakers who voted to halt military action in Iran, describing the move as "unpatriotic". A handful of Republicans joined with Democrats in the House of Representatives to pass the largely symbolic resolution seeking to end the three-month-long conflict in a rebuke…

France 24

House Passes War Powers Resolution On Iran For The First Time

The House of Representatives voted for the first time in favor of a war powers resolution to halt military action against Iran without congressional approval.

International Business Times

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Hanson becoming PM is technically possible. But history is not on her side

What would it take for Pauline Hanson to become prime minister?

The Canberra Times

What would it take for Pauline Hanson to become prime minister?

There has been a lot of speculation lately, not least from Pauline Hanson, about the possibility of the One Nation leader riding her surging polling figures into the Lodge at the next election.

The Conversation

'Reduce congestion, improve mobility and keep cyclists safe' — lawmakers introduce bipartisan America Bikes Act

The America Bikes Act would expand cycling infrastructure funding while supporting domestic bicycle manufacturing through federal incentives

Cycling Weekly

Businesses still in dark on tax carve outs from budget

Business owners are still yet to find out what exemptions could apply to them in changes to capital gains tax.

AAP

Interest rate impact hits housing approval levels

The number of new homes being approved fell once again during April, and the Reserve Bank is being blamed for the downturn.

AAP

Philippine senator arrested on plunder charge, with no right to bail

A Philippine senator has been arrested after a court ordered his arrest on a nonbailable charge of plunder

AAP

'Fire Everyone at Smithsonian': Trump Ally Urges Staff Purge After False Nixon Impeachment Claim

Roger Stone demands Smithsonian staff dismissals after a Nixon biography error at the 'America's Presidents' exhibit, sparking political controversy and public debate.

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Bangkok Post

House rejects Land Bridge study panel

The House of Representatives rejected a proposal to establish a special committee to further study the Land Bridge megaproject, with government MPs arguing that multiple reviews had already been conducted and additional scrutiny would duplicate existing work.

Bangkok Post

PP faces tough test on charter reform

More than three months after failing to secure the top position in a national election marred by allegations of irregularities, the People's Party (PP) is striving to regain momentum despite a number of unfavourable factors.

Bangkok Post

House shields Klatham MP from gambling-case probe

The House of Representatives on Friday voted against allowing the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) to summon Klatham MP Chonnaput Naksua in an online gambling case, citing parliamentary immunity during the current legislative session.

The Independent UK

Philippine court orders senator's arrest for largescale corruption; he surrenders and posts bail

A Philippine anti-graft court has ordered the arrest of Senator Jinggoy Estrada over allegations of pocketing millions in a flood-control project

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'Poison pill': coalition attacks Labor's tax 'wedge'

The coalition will still vote against the government's budget tax changes, even though it means voting against a $250 tax offset for working Australians.

Euronews

Democratic Rally wins Cyprus election as far right and newcomers make gains

Centre-right Democratic Rally (DISY) secured first place in Cyprus’s parliamentary election, ahead of the left-wing AKEL. Far-right ELAM achieved historic breakthrough into third place, while newly formed anti-corruption ALMA and Fidias Panayiotou's Direct Democracy both crossed the threshold.

The Independent UK

Boebert rushes to support Trump after his nemesis and her friend Thomas Massie loses primary

President Trump recently threatened to endorse any challenger to Boebert, after she endorsed his enemy, Thomas Massie

The Economic Times

Explained: What is US Senate’s CLARITY Act and why does it matter for crypto investors?

The Republican-led Senate Banking Committee has advanced the long-awaited CLARITY Act, a landmark crypto regulation bill aimed at defining digital assets, resolving SEC–CFTC jurisdiction overlap, and setting rules for decentralised platforms. The move brings long-needed regulatory clarity, boosting industry confidence even as Democrats raise concerns over safeguards and stablecoin provisions.

The Conversation

Trump’s ratings slide further, but gerrymanders will help Republicans at midterm elections

US President Donald Trump’s ratings have slid further to a new record low. But two recent court decisions will assist Republicans in using gerrymandering to avoid losing their majority in the House of Representatives.

The Independent UK

Taxpayers funded more than $300K in payouts for sexual harassment claims in congressional offices, Nancy Mace claims

The lawmaker plans to release the documents after redacting personal information about the victims and witnesses

AAP

Pauline Hanson is considering a shock political move

Right-wing Senator Pauline Hanson has warned her opponents not to underestimate her as she mulls over making a big call on her political career.

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