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‘I won’t go to gutters with him’: Ex-senator reacts to ‘insults’ from Akwa Ibom governor
PoliticsPremium Times7h ago

‘I won’t go to gutters with him’: Ex-senator reacts to ‘insults’ from Akwa Ibom governor

Governor Eno had said that he was nobody’s receptionist and that he was unavailable to pick up phone calls from people. “Empty barrels,” Mr Eno, without mentioning a name, had described the former senator and other critics. The post ‘I won’t go to gutters with him’: Ex-senator reacts to ‘insults’ from Akwa Ibom governor appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Senators Ask Treasury To Unilaterally Index Capital Gains, Bypassing Congress
Politicszerohedge20h ago

Senators Ask Treasury To Unilaterally Index Capital Gains, Bypassing Congress

Senators Ask Treasury To Unilaterally Index Capital Gains, Bypassing Congress Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott are asking Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unilaterally implement a major capital gains tax cut -- by letting taxpayers adjust their cost basis to account for the effects of inflation. In a letter they intended to send on Tuesday, the pair will argue that it's within Bessent's authority to make such a move, without the need for legislation, “Using your executive auth...

Trumpov saveznik: Kuba je sljedeća
Politicsindex-hr2d ago

Trumpov saveznik: Kuba je sljedeća

AMERIČKI senator i Trumpov saveznik Lindsey Graham gostovao je u emisiji "Sunday Night in America" na Fox Newsu. Iznio je svoju procjenu onoga što slijedi nakon američkog napada na Iran.

Review of EDCA Pushed Amid Middle East Conflict
Politicsphilstar3d ago

Review of EDCA Pushed Amid Middle East Conflict

Senator Erwin Tulfo called for a review of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) with the US, warning that American military facilities in the Philippines could make the country a target amid escalating Middle East conflict.

Natasha seeks calm in Ohiri-Umahi debt dispute
Politicspunch-ng5d ago

Natasha seeks calm in Ohiri-Umahi debt dispute

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan calls for calm and dialogue in the Ohiri-Umahi dispute over alleged campaign debts, urging adherence to the rule of law. Read More: https://punchng.com/natasha-seeks-calm-in-ohiri-umahi-debt-dispute/

Ejercito: Senate ethics panel to start vetting 6 senators March 18
Politicsinquirer9h ago

Ejercito: Senate ethics panel to start vetting 6 senators March 18

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate panel on ethics and privileges will begin vetting the pending ethics complaints against six incumbent senators on March 18 according to Sen. JV Ejercito, saying they cannot act on it now. Panel head Ejercito, in a press conference, said they adopted the rules of the committee during early Wednesday’s executive

House bill seeks powers for President to suspend fuel excise tax
Politicsinquirerphilstar16h ago2 sources

House bill seeks powers for President to suspend fuel excise tax

MANILA, Philippines — A bill that seeks to give the President powers to suspend the excise tax on petroleum products when warranted — like during the current conflict in the Middle East —was filed by Marikina Rep. Miro Quimbo on Tuesday. Quimbo, in a statement, said that he supports calls to suspend excise taxes on fuel

Spanish politicians clash over 'girl' remark
Politicsla-vanguardia1d ago

Spanish politicians clash over 'girl' remark

A tense confrontation occurred between Spain's PP and PSOE parties after Interior Minister Marlaska referred to Senator Alicia García as 'niña' (girl), leading to accusations of sexism and a rectification.

Ralph Babet refuses to accept sanction over ‘offensive’ and ‘disrespectful’ comments on social media
PoliticsThe Guardian1d ago

Ralph Babet refuses to accept sanction over ‘offensive’ and ‘disrespectful’ comments on social media

United Australia party senator says commission findings are ‘dumb’ and he will not undergo ‘ridiculous’ sensitivity training after posting slurs online Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The United Australia party senator Ralph Babet has refused to accept any sanction from the parliamentary behaviour watchdog over “offensive” and “disrespectful” comments on social media, calling the findings “dumb”. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Commission reprimanded the ...

Trump's Ally: Cuba is Next
Politicsn1-bih1d ago

Trump's Ally: Cuba is Next

Prominent US Senator Lindsey Graham, an ally of President Donald Trump, suggested in a television interview on Sunday that Cuba could be

With few good strategic options, Iran’s best prospect may be to retaliate while it can
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With few good strategic options, Iran’s best prospect may be to retaliate while it can

Regime could try to retain control of streets as US and Israel have expressed no intention of mounting ground invasion Venezula’s Nicholás Maduro was captured. But Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu have chosen a different strategy for Iran: to target and aim to kill the country’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, , and as many other senior regime figures as possible. Though Iranian military sites and its air defence systems were also targeted by coordinated US and Israeli bombing, beginning in ...

US Designates Iran as 'State Sponsor of Unlawful Detention'
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US Designates Iran as 'State Sponsor of Unlawful Detention'

The United States, through Senator Marco Rubio, has officially designated Iran as a 'state sponsor of unlawful detention,' a move aimed at addressing what the US describes as arbitrary detentions and 'hostage diplomacy' by Iran.

Senator Mpigi’s demise, difficult to process – Nwoko
Politicsvanguard-ng5d ago

Senator Mpigi’s demise, difficult to process – Nwoko

Sen. Ned Nwoko (APC-Delta) and Chairman Senate Committee on Reparations and Repatriation on Friday mourned his late colleague, Sen. Barinada Mpigi. The post Senator Mpigi’s demise, difficult to process – Nwoko appeared first on Vanguard News.

Zubiri urges strict anti-hazing law enforcement after Cavite death
Cultureinquirer4h ago

Zubiri urges strict anti-hazing law enforcement after Cavite death

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri on Wednesday called for stricter implementation of anti-hazing laws and for schools to be held accountable after another reported death in Cavite. Zubiri made the pronouncement after condemning the death of 19-year-old Mark Kenneth Alcedo, a first-year maritime student in Cavite, who is alleged to have died due

US Senator Expresses Shock After Iran Briefing
Politicsjutarnji-list9h ago

US Senator Expresses Shock After Iran Briefing

Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen sharply criticized President Donald Trump's policy towards Iran after a closed-door briefing for the Senate, stating in a video on X that he could not believe what he heard.

Tinubu, First Lady pay tribute to Pastor Adeboye at 84
Politicsvanguard-ng3d ago

Tinubu, First Lady pay tribute to Pastor Adeboye at 84

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu and the the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu have paid tribute to the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, RCCG, Pastor Enoch Adeboye on his 84th birthday. The post Tinubu, First Lady pay tribute to Pastor Adeboye at 84 appeared first on Vanguard News.

I don’t owe or harass any lady trending on social media — Umahi
Politicsvanguard-ng3d ago

I don’t owe or harass any lady trending on social media — Umahi

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has denied owing or harassing TracyNither Ohiri, who is trending on social media. Umahi, while speaking to reporters during an inspection tour of major infrastructure projects in the South East, said his attendance as Ebonyi State Party Chairman, Deputy Governor, Governor, Senator, and Minister […] The post I don’t owe or harass any lady trending on social media — Umahi appeared first on Vanguard News.

Iran Strikes Should End In Regime Change, Senate Majority Leader Says, Ahead Of War Powers Vote
Politicszerohedge4d ago

Iran Strikes Should End In Regime Change, Senate Majority Leader Says, Ahead Of War Powers Vote

Iran Strikes Should End In Regime Change, Senate Majority Leader Says, Ahead Of War Powers Vote Senate Majority Leader John Thune has made the maximalist hawkish US case on Iran, saying that any authorized strikes should result in nothing less than regime change in Tehran. "In my view, if you’re going to do something there, you better well make it about getting new leadership and regime change," the leading Republican Senator said Thursday. "If you’re going to take some sort of ...

Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards
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Anthropic refuses to bend to Pentagon on AI safeguards

A public showdown between the Trump administration and Anthropic is hitting an impasse as military officials demand the artificial intelligence company bend its ethical policies by Friday or risk damaging its business. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei drew a sharp red line 24 hours before the deadline, declaring his company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s final demand to allow unrestricted use of its technology.