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MPs back in boost to governor-general's salary

The House of Representatives has paved the way for the new governor-general to receive a 43 per cent rise in salary, prompting anger from the Greens.

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The AEC has redrawn the boundaries for federal seats. How will this affect the next election?

Redistributions are held to keep the number of enrolled voters in each seat roughly equal. In Australia, this equal population per seat is possible for a particular state or territory’s seats, but not for all seats in the House of Representatives.

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Impeachment warrior or showboater? Trump’s shadow looms over a controversial Democratic primary

You might remember Eugene Vindman and his brother Alexander from the first impeachment inquiry into Trump. He’s part of a new breed of candidate — and not everyone is happy about that, John Bowden reports

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DJI drone ban passes in U.S. House — 'Countering CCP Drones Act' would ban all DJI sales in U.S. if passed in Senate

The Countering CCP Drones Act, a part of the U.S.'s 2025 annual defense spending act, has passed in the House of Representatives. A successful passage through the Senate in the coming weeks would ban all DJI sales in the U.S.

Tom’s Hardware

Former President Trump's NY Cases Ought to Be Removable to Federal Court

The House of Representatives should pass a bill allowing former President Trump to remove both his New York criminal and civil cases to federal court.

Reason

Speaker Milton Dick ready for this first Vinnies CEO Sleepout

It will be held next Thursday at Parliament House.

The Canberra Times

Attorney General Garland Reacts To Contempt Vote By House

Attorney General Merrick Garland faces contempt of Congress for withholding Biden interview recordings, citing misuse of authority and constitutional concerns.

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Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over Normandy

A contingent of U.S. lawmakers from the House of Representatives is preparing for a commemorative parachute jump at Normandy marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day

The Independent UK

House Members Highlight Benefits Of Tokenization In Digital Assets Hearing

House lawmakers Wednesday discussed tokenized real-world assets, signaling growing interest among U.S. politicians in the vast blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors.

International Business Times

Energy communities will be backed by a net-zero body

Laws to establish a federal government agency to manage Australia's transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions have passed the House of Representatives.

AAP

Speaker Mike Johnson calls for Supreme Court to ‘step in’ after Trump’s historic conviction

House speaker claims Trump verdict is ‘dangerous to our system’ and risks undermining public confidence

The Independent UK

The US has always had ‘big government’ – even in the Colonial era

Paralyzed by its most radical members, the House of Representatives passed just 27 bills that became law in 2023 — down nearly 90% from the previous year. Republicans who see big government as a threat to liberty view this failure as a “success.”

The Conversation

Conferences would bring money to town, so why don't we host any?

'Imagine the advantages for this city'

Newcastle Herald

Is Congress representative of the American people?

Congress is older, more educated, and made up of a higher share of men than the US population.

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Delays in western aid have put Ukraine in a perilous position

Russia recently began another offensive against Ukrainian forces, this time in the Kharkiv region. This attack was not a surprise development — Russian forces had been preparing themselves over several months for the offensive.

The Conversation

You should call House members ‘representatives,’ because that’s what they are − not ‘congressmen’ or ‘congresswomen’

For most of the nation’s history, members of the U.S. House of Representatives have been addressed as “Congressman” or “Congresswoman.” By contrast, a senator is referred to as, well, “Senator.”

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Fuel efficiency standards secured in Labor-Greens deal

A political deal on offshore gas projects has paved the way for new vehicle standards, with cars and utes sold from 2025 to have stricter conditions attached.

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Trump Supports Vote To Kill Motion To Vacate In House

Former President Trump supports unity in the GOP, praises Marjorie Taylor Greene, and warns against disunity within the party.

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House Votes To Keep Speaker Mike Johnson In Position

Bipartisan decision in the House of Representatives to table resolution, allowing Speaker Mike Johnson to retain position.

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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Booed For Motion To Remove Speaker

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to remove Speaker Mike Johnson sparked tensions and divisions in the House, reflecting broader political dynamics.

Reason

"Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023" (Which Just Passed the House) Could Suppress First-Amendment-Protected Criticism of Israel

HR6090, which passed the House of Representatives Wednesday by a 320-91 vote, would provide, in relevant part, For purposes of this Act, the term "definition of antisemitism"— (1) means the definition of antisemitism adopted on May 26, 2016, by the IHRA [International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance], of which the United States…

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Republican Rep. Greene Pushes Vote To Oust House Speaker

Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's move to challenge House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership causes division within the GOP.

The Hindu

Aid for war: On the United States Senate and aid package

The fact that the omnibus aid bills package was passed with such strength in the Upper Chamber of Congress constitutes a key win for Joe Biden

International Business Times

US Rushes Ammo, Key Military Supplies To Ukraine

The United States on Wednesday rushed to send ammunition, weapons and other war supplies to Ukraine, after President Joe Biden signed a much-delayed bill to support the country as it struggles to hold back Russian advances.

International Business Times

US President Signs Bill To Provide New Aid For Ukraine

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday signed legislation authorizing $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine, with the Pentagon quickly announcing a new $1 billion package headed for Kyiv, featuring desperately needed air defense and artillery munitions.

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