The Philippine government has declared a state of national energy emergency and identified P230 billion in funds to mitigate the Middle East crisis impact. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has now received and is set to sign a bill suspending fuel excise taxes, though senators have criticized the government's slow action.

Senators are working to reach a deal to end the Homeland Security budget standoff, which has led to widespread airport disruptions across the United States.

Top prediction market sites Kalshi and Polymarket have implemented new guardrails, including a ban on insider trading, in response to a bill introduced by senators aimed at limiting the booming prediction market industry.

US Senators are reportedly close to reaching a deal that would end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and provide funding for the Transportation Security Administration.

Kalshi and Polymarket have implemented new bans on insider trading as US senators advance efforts to regulate prediction markets.

Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are implementing stricter rules against insider trading as U.S. senators reportedly move closer to regulating or cracking down on such markets.

Detroit Red Wings head coach Todd McLellan has provided an injury update on captain Dylan Larkin, stating he is a game-time decision for Tuesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators.

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has revealed that 31 senators from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) have defected due to internal crisis, leaving the party with only six senators.

The vote occurred during a rare weekend session where senators were debating a comprehensive voting bill

Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume and Rt. Hon. Usman Zannah visited victims of recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, who are receiving treatment at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital.

US Senators are advocating for greater transparency in fertilizer pricing as costs continue to soar, impacting agricultural producers.

The proposal to suspend the collection of excise tax on fuel products now only requires President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s signature to become law, as the House of Representatives has adopted the Senate's version of the measure, equipping Marcos with stronger tools against fuel price shocks.

MANILA, Philippines – The Senate committee on ethics and privileges will soon review a total of nine ethics complaints, including a case against past and present senators, Sen. JV Ejercito said on Wednesday. Ejercito, who heads the panel, told the media that he and his colleagues shall begin the case review after their rules have

US Senators have called on ByteDance to immediately shut down its AI application, Seedance 2.0, citing significant concerns over copyright infringement and intellectual property theft.

Senators from Nigeria's 19 Northern states and the FCT, under the Northern Senators Forum, have condemned the recent bomb explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State, which occurred after Iftar and resulted in casualties.

Senators Bam Aquino, Raffy Tulfo, and Erwin Tulfo have stated that parents should also be held accountable for the behavior of their children who engage in bullying at school, during a Senate Committee on Basic Education hearing.

MANILA, Philippines – Several measures, including the mandatory use of body-worn cameras (BWCs) during law enforcement, were unanimously approved on third and final reading in the Senate on Monday. The 21 senators in attendance voted to approve on third reading Senate Bill No. 1908, a measure that will require all law enforcement officers to use BWCs

Romania's 2026 budget law is set to enter debate in the Parliament's specialized committees on Monday. Deputies and senators have until 13:00 on Monday to submit amendments, with the final vote scheduled for Thursday.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has emerged as the main opposition party in the Nigerian Senate after nine serving senators defected from their parties to join the ADC.

Petrişor Peiu, leader of AUR senators, has accused the Romanian government of proposing a 'false' budget project, criticizing the lack of measures to control rising fuel prices.

Democratic senators are under fire from Republicans for their vote on DHS funding, with Republicans claiming the agency is 'under attack' amid terror threats, while Democrats contend Republicans rejected an offer to spare disaster response from a government shutdown.

Members of the US Congress introduced the 'Justice for Hind Rajab Act' on March 12, led by Democratic Senators Peter Welch and Chris Van Hollen, and Representatives Sara Jacobs and Joa, in a show of Palestinian solidarity.

Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba  AP News

The first six days of the war in Iran cost more than $11.3 billion, US Department of Defense officials said at a closed briefing for senators, according to three sources familiar with the matter...

Senators Francis Pangilinan and Erwin Tulfo questioned the chief of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) regarding his absence and the agency's unpreparedness during a recent hearing.

A new Senate housing bill is gaining bipartisan support, notably backed by Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, indicating potential for legislative progress on housing issues.

Senators have proposed the establishment of a federal AI commission, a move that comes days after a ban involving AI company Anthropic, indicating growing legislative interest in AI regulation.

MANILA, Philippines – Only four out of the required nine senators have signed the partial Senate blue ribbon committee report on the flood control inquiries, Sen. Ping Lacson who heads the committee said on Wednesday. The draft report recommends an investigation into individuals, including three former senators, linked to the alleged anomalous flood control projects.

Independent and Greens senators in Australia, including Payman, Thorpe, and Faruqi, have called on Labor to change parliamentary rules, establish an inquiry, and implement anti-racism training for politicians to combat 'overt' bigotry.

American lawmakers from both parties expressed concern after a briefing on the war, stating that the plan for Iran is incomplete and the ultimate goal remains unclear.

The US Senate has approved the official use of ChatGPT and other AI chatbots, as reported by the NYT, allowing senators and staff to utilize these tools for various tasks.

Senator Bam Aquino is currently the only signatory to the draft partial report recommending a preliminary investigation into certain individuals, including three incumbent senators, implicated in anomalous flood control projects.

Democratic US senators are calling for immediate hearings regarding the ongoing conflict in Iran.

Top Democrats say Minab school bombing that killed at least 170 people 'must be fully and impartially reviewed'.

MANILA, Philippines — Gas stations and oil companies must be held accountable for profiteering if they raise prices ahead of scheduled adjustments, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson and Sen. Win Gatchalian said on Sunday. The two made the remarks in separate statements following reports of increased fuel prices in some gasoline establishments shortly after

Senators have proposed a bill to ban US government officials from trading on prediction markets, following an incident where a user profited significantly from a position on a US strike against Iran.

US Senators are pressing Intel regarding its connections to firms that have been subjected to sanctions.

Senators emerge from classified Capitol Hill session with Secretary of State Marco Rubio claiming administration has no endgame for conflict with Tehran

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

Democratic senators voiced alarm after a classified briefing on the US‑Israeli war with Iran.

DHS claimed its $200 million ad campaign saved taxpayers billions by prompting millions of illegal immigrants to self-deport, despite senators' criticism.

A Yahoo News article discusses the proposed 'Billionaire Tax' by Senators Sanders and Khanna, arguing it would negatively impact all Americans.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to address senators regarding the DHS shutdown and the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts, particularly after two U.S. citizens were killed by immigration officers.

The Supreme Court should compel the Senate to release the Blue Ribbon committee’s draft report on its investigation into anomalous flood control projects, wherein senators were supposedly involved, a group of lawyers said.

Senators Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham defend attack, Democrats say administration must answer vital questions US-Israel war on Iran – latest updates Donald Trump administration allies reinforced…

French senators have voted on a text to extend parental leave from five to ten days following the announcement of a child's disability or serious illness, aiming to prevent "double punishment" for parents.

“It is a good thing that we are working in harmony, looking forward to a country that protects all,” he said. The post Tinubu urges senators to amend constitution for state police appeared first on Va

A legislative proposal for the nationalization of ArcelorMittal, put forward by communist senators, has been rejected in the French Senate.

MANILA, Philippines — A prayer march began Wednesday morning at the Edsa Shrine as part of the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the 1986 People Power Revolution. Participants first gathered at

Senators break ranks with governors over demand for billions in share allocation to counties.

The opposition will lose three senators while the ruling party will strengthen its legislative muscle by gaining one La entrada LLA gains senate presence as Peronism continues to bleed lawmakers se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald.

A letter to Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig cites three Polymarket contracts related to a NASA launch, Venezuela and Ukraine.

Republican senators face pressure to accelerate Trump judicial nominees as midterms approach, with nearly two dozen district court vacancies in red states.

A Portuguese article discusses the importance of 'senators of the republic' in an era dominated by perception and noise, highlighting their role in setting limits, warning of risks, and offering long-term perspectives.

Paramount's strategic legal move regarding its potential acquisition of Warner Bros. has raised concerns among Democratic Senators, as David Ellison's team aims to expedite the process if Paramount wins the bidding war against Netflix.

Marco Rubio and JD Vance express differing tones on U.S. relations with Europe, highlighting a divergence in foreign policy perspectives within the Republican party.

Donald Trump has described Senators Marco Rubio and JD Vance as 'fantastic' amidst ongoing speculation about the 2028 presidential election.

The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) decision to publicly name two sitting Philippine senators as alleged “co-perpetrators” in Rodrigo Duterte’s crimes against humanity case has shifted the spotlight to Manila, sharpening both the former president’s legal exposure and the country’s already fraught political fault lines. A more detailed version of prosecution filings posted on the ICC website on Friday identified Senators Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa and Christopher “Bong” Go among eight officials...

The Trump administration faces criticism for claiming climate savings while implementing new rules expected to raise US prices, repealing key Obama-era climate regulations, and drawing an inquiry from Democratic senators into EPA's actions.

Senators are reportedly close to reaching a deal that would end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and provide funding for the Transportation Security Administration.

The New York Rangers suffered a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, tying a franchise-low with only nine shots on goal, while the Senators secured the win but lost player Chabot to injury.

The AUR party in Romania has announced a list of 10 priority projects, among which are proposals for a bicameral parliament with 300 deputies and senators, and the abolition of the National Audiovisual Council (CNA) and the National Council for Combating Discrimination (CNCD).

France's local elections are highlighted for their crucial role in determining the composition of the Senate later this year, as municipal councillors will elect half of the country's senators.

Senators and the White House have reportedly struck a deal aimed at bringing clarity and ending the ongoing standoff regarding crypto-banking regulations.

At least two senators and seven members of the House of Representatives are scheduled to attend a dialogue with fisherfolk, frontliners, local government leaders and students on pressing issues…

White House officials and senators have met to discuss the potential Department of Homeland Security shutdown, signaling a small step towards resolution.

The director of national intelligence provided the Senate Intelligence Committee with mixed messages regarding the state of Iran's nuclear program and the integrity of its regime prior to the war.

Patel plans to defend an FBI overhaul he says is restoring the bureau's law enforcement mission as he appears before US Senators for a hearing on global security threats.

"Under Donald Trump, antitrust enforcement has become a growing cesspool of corruption," Senator Elizabeth Warren said about new proposed legislation to add reforms to antitrust reviews.

Republican senators accuse Democrats of fear-mongering over SAVE Act as Senate prepares vote on election safeguards that could affect voter roll removals.

Government shutdown continues over Department of Homeland Security funding as Democrats seek immigration enforcement reforms amid terror attacks.

Senators have criticized the Department of Education and public schools for only addressing bullying incidents after videos of the attacks gain viral traction on social media.

A diaspora group, Yayi Diaspora Movement, has declared support for Senator Solomon Adeola’s Ogun governorship ambition, citing his leadership and service. Read More: https://punchng.com/diaspora-group-backs-ogun-senators-gov-ambition/

Ullmark makes 23 saves as Senators blank Ducks 2-0  The Globe and Mail

Three U.S. senators have introduced legislation seeking to designate the Polisario Front as a terrorist organization, contingent on evidence of cooperation with Iranian-backed groups.

“It may be a friendly takeover, it may not be a friendly takeover,” Mr. Trump said; he added that he and Mr. Rubio would focus on that goal after the war with Iran

A former minister, Nduese Essien, endorses Senator Ekong Sampson’s second-term bid, stressing that experience is crucial for effective representation. Read More: https://punchng.com/ex-minister-endorses-senators-second-term-bid/

Frustrated senators are reportedly digging in on a fight over funding for the Department of Homeland Security, as the political dispute over the agency's budget continues to intensify.

The Romanian Parliament has canceled all foreign trips for senators and deputies next week to ensure mandatory attendance for the debate and final vote on the state budget.

Two U.S. senators have introduced new Democratic bills aimed at cutting income taxes for millions of Americans by proposing supersized standard deductions. The legislation seeks to reduce people’s tax bills and provide financial relief.

Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Risa Hontiveros clashed over Marcoleta's use of the term 'satsat' (chatter) to describe officials and maritime experts defending the Philippines' position in the West Philippine Sea.

GCC envoys, Italian senators condemn attacks on Gulf  Kuwait Times

Senators Propose Federal AI Commission Days After Anthropic Ban WSJ

MANILA, Philippines — Just follow the rules, instead of acting tough or pretending to be nice, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III reminded his colleagues on Wednesday. His reminder came as Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson and Sen. Rodante Marcoleta  quarreled over the  Senate blue  ribbon’s investigation into anomalous  flood control projects and the

Critics of the former administration have characterized the recent allegations involving 18 former Marines as a calculated distraction, with former senators Leila de Lima and Antonio Trillanes IV pointing to the camp of former president Rodrigo Duterte as the architect of the controversy.

Six senators from the Democratic Party in the US Senate announced on Monday that they are launching an intensified campaign to hold public hearings.

Democratic US senators demand immediate hearings on Iran war  Reuters

Former Anambra governor Peter Obi and two senators participated in an ADC membership revalidation exercise, with Obi calling for opposition unity against the APC in the 2027 general election.

Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) are criticizing the Trump administration for failing to initiate a national security review of Paramount Skydance’s deal to acquire…

A report indicates that GOP Senators are advocating for a $200 billion tax cut that would bypass congressional approval, ahead of the upcoming midterms.

Senators from Poland's Civic Coalition have submitted a project for a significant amendment to the electoral code, which includes recalling all election commissioners and changing the number of MPs elected in districts.

A bipartisan group of senators has raised national security concerns regarding Intel's use of tools from a Chinese firm that is on a blacklist, especially as Intel is partly owned by taxpayers.

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

Though the senators were named in documents related to Duterte’s crimes against humanity case, reports about the supposed issuance of arrest warrants against them have not been confirmed

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...

Senators Bernie Sanders and Ro Khanna are advocating for a national 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires.

Two Republican senators are reportedly seeking a $200 billion tax cut that would bypass the traditional congressional process.

Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott have called on the Treasury Secretary to approve a $200 billion tax cut on capital gains without requiring congressional approval.

Governors and senators have united to demand the disbandment of the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) and Kenya Rural Roads Authority (Kerra), citing their failure in managing county roads.

Governors elected on the platform of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) are reportedly scheming to remove senators and members of the House of Representatives to gain control of the 11th National Assembly by 2027.

Discussions between Kenya's Council of Governors and senators collapsed amid tensions over Senate oversight, following complaints from governors.

Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Van Hollen and Ron Wyden are pressing Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for more information on the USA Rare Earth deal.

President Tinubu said that the creation of State Police has become urgent to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges, strengthen grassroots policing, and enhance states' capacity to respond swiftly to threats within their jurisdictions. The post Tinubu to Senators: Amend Constitution to accommodate State Police appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

During a confirmation hearing, senators questioned Dr. Casey Means, the surgeon general nominee, about her past statements on public health issues and potential financial conflicts.

Dr. Casey Means, President Trump’s nominee for surgeon general, told senators she plans to fight chronic disease.

UDMR President Kelemen Hunor has contradicted his party's senators, stating that 'gambling produces extremely negative effects in society,' after UDMR senators voted against two laws aimed at increasing protection for young people against gambling.

MANILA, Philippines – Senators Rodante Marcoleta and Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disagreed over the real story behind the discovery of Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) on Tuesday. The interaction followed a few weeks after the two had a heated exchange during a Senate Commission on Appointments Committee on National Defense hearing when Marcoleta said “we can give

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu presented a constitutional reform text for New Caledonia to senators, emphasizing that the 'status quo is not viable' and that rejecting the agreement would be an unprecedented refusal by Parliament.

MANILA, Philippines — No agreement has been reached yet among senators regarding Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who has been absent in the Senate following reports of a warrant of arrest against him by the International Criminal Court (ICC). According to Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III, the caucus on Monday focused on priority legislation recently approved

In his confirmation hearings, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told U.S. senators that he would not cut funding for vaccine research or change the nation's official vaccine recommendations. He did both.

The minister said about 65 per cent of livestock consumed in Nigeria is imported. The post Senators, minister lament poor funding of livestock ministry appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

A group of Democratic senators is threatening an investigation into Paramount and has requested CEO David Ellison to preserve records regarding the company's contacts with Donald Trump over a Warner Bros. bid.

US senators visit key Ukrainian port city as they push for fresh sanctions on Russia  Associated Press News

During their visit, a pair of Democratic senators made the case for Congress to impose harsh penalties on Moscow for its continuing offensive.

In a rare letter to Republican senators, four descendants of the former president oppose mining near a wilderness area in Minnesota.

ICC prosecutors have identified two Philippine senators as 'co-perpetrators' in former President Duterte's drug war crimes, while Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio faces new impeachment complaints.

Lawmakers are calling on the Commerce Department to suspend licenses that permit Nvidia to send advanced semiconductors to China, particularly via Southeast Asia.

The White House and key senators have reportedly reached a tentative agreement on new cryptocurrency legislation, aiming to establish a regulatory framework for the digital asset market.

Prediction market platforms Kalshi and Polymarket are implementing stricter rules against insider trading, with Polymarket specifically announcing new rules following scrutiny, as U.S. senators reportedly consider regulating such markets.

Six US Senators from both major parties have called on the International Trade Commission to investigate Bulgaria, Egypt, Vietnam, and Algeria for alleged rebar dumping.

The Ottawa Senators dominated the Toronto Maple Leafs in a 5-2 victory, securing a decisive win in their NHL matchup.

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate committee on ethics has taken receipt of a complaint against Sen.

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have raised questions regarding Nvidia's proposed $20 billion deal with Groq.

Senators have issued a warning that ongoing conflicts between governors and job boards are detrimental to counties, as personal egos and turf wars are overshadowing service delivery.

The Philippine Senate has adopted a minority-led resolution aimed at protecting Filipinos from extradition without prior local and legal remedies, introduced after minority senators raised concerns.

Lawmakers say the new version of the Seedance AI video-generation app violates copyright and intellectual property laws.

Not only was he uncharitable and disrespectful to the President, the Vice President, the Ministers, the Senators and the newly-appointed Ambassadors, many of whom have far more experience than him in governance and government, on that programme but he also insulted the collective intelligence of the Nigerian people. For my brother Bobby Dee (Chief Dele […] The post To my brother Bobby Dee, By Femi Fani-Kayode appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Author Wynton Hall claims that Google's AI model, Gemini, identified rhetoric from several Republican senators as hate speech while finding no similar issues with Democrats, raising concerns about political bias.

Democratic senators Schiff and Booker deflected blame over the DHS shutdown amid terror concerns in the U.S. on Sunday, as workers have gone weeks without pay.

The Vice-President of Republika Srpska, Ćamil Duraković, reacted to the propaganda video released by American lobbyist Rod Blagojević, stating that he had the opportunity to speak with American senators about...

Senator Tim Kaine has found a way to repeatedly occupy floor time in the Senate, compelling all senators to vote on measures challenging President Trump’s use of military force in Iran.

A group of American congressmen and senators have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, seeking clarification on reports of US troop withdrawal from KFOR in Kosovo, with a particular focus on Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In a confidential briefing to senators, the Pentagon announced that the first six days of Operation Epic Fury cost American taxpayers approximately $11.3 billion, noting that total war costs are still...

With the defection of the eight lawmakers, ADC now has nine seats in the upper legislative chamber of the National Assembly. The post Eight senators join ADC from PDP, LP, APGA appeared first on…

The nine senators who announced their defections from their respective former political parties have adduced different reasons for their actions. The post Why we dumped our former parties – Tambuwal,…

That figure, from a closed-door briefing for senators on Tuesday, did not include the entire cost of the war, but was provided to lawmakers as they have clamored for more information on the conflict.

Senators Propose Federal AI Commission Days After Anthropic Ban - WSJ

Senators Propose Federal AI Commission Days After Anthropic Ban WSJ

Ahead of the 2027 Presidential and general elections,  three  Senators have dumped the Peoples Democratic Party,  PDP, for the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. The post Three more Senators dump…

Virginia senators are pushing to curtail a 5.3% tax break for data centers

US Senators are now permitted to use AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini for official tasks such as drafting documents and research, though concerns remain regarding their use with sensitive information.

A commission supported by 35 out of 81 senators in Brazil aims to investigate the conduct of judges José Antonio Dias Toffoli and Alexandre de Moraes, the latter known for his role in condemning Bolsonaro.

Leading Republican and Democratic senators involved in permitting reform are meeting as talks show signs of thawing, with speeding up the federal permitting process being a high priority for the energy and technology sectors.

Senators are calling for a crackdown on gas stations that prematurely raise pump prices, warning that unabated fuel price hikes are significantly reducing the daily take-home pay of public utility vehicle drivers.

In a key moment, a Republican and a Democrat in the U.S. Senate agreed on legislation to amend the Sports Broadcasting Act, Yahoo! Sports’ Ross Dellenger reported. Sens.

More than 30 US senators have signed a letter demanding an investigation into the killing of a ninth American by Israeli settlers or soldiers in the West Bank, citing a pattern of deaths without justice.

Senate Republicans pressed DHS Secretary Kristi Noem during a hearing Tuesday, including one who brought up her history killing animals that she owns, comparing it to her poor leadership style.

The verbal dispute between Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson and Senator Rodante Marcoleta shows no signs of abating.

No imminent threat, just Israeli agenda: US senators push back on war on Iran  PressTV

Governors elected on the platform of Nigeria's All Progressives Congress (APC) are reportedly scheming to tighten their grip on power, with the Ondo governor leading efforts to replace senators and representatives ahead of the 2027 elections.

Senators Ted Cruz and Tim Scott are reportedly asking the Treasury Department to approve a $200 billion tax cut without requiring congressional approval.

Senate President Godswill Akpabio leads a delegation of lawmakers on a condolence visit to the family of the late Senator Barinada Mpigi in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/akpabio-senators-pay-condolence-visit-to-mpigis-widow-in-abuja/

Beijing's 'wolf warrior' diplomacy is criticized for picking fights with Philippine senators and uniformed officers, deploying an undiplomatic diplomatic ploy.

A simple motion filed by the AUR party against Romania's Culture Minister, András Demeter, was rejected by the Senate with 42 votes for and 76 against. The UDMR minister presented his life story to the senators.

US president says he is willing to speak to Iran’s remaining leadership as war spreads across Middle East – key US politics stories from 1 March 2026 Republican senators have defended Donald Trump’s…

Bitok informed Senators that weaknesses in Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) programs are threatening learning gains, emphasizing the need for improvements.

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano yesterday sponsored the minority bloc’s resolution seeking to protect Filipinos from extraordinary rendition or surrender to a foreign country, amid a likely issuance by the International Criminal Court of arrest warrants for his allies Senators Ronald dela Rosa and Bong Go.

A week into a DHS shutdown, senators remain deadlocked on funding, with a parade of dogs in Mardi Gras costumes providing a moment of levity amidst the political stalemate.

President Tinubu has called on the National Assembly to amend the constitution to allow for state police in Nigeria, aiming to enhance efforts against terrorism, banditry, and insurgency.

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu convened members of the Senate for a Ramadan Iftar at the Presidential Villa, blending religious observance with political consultation.

Canadian senators are reportedly exploring the possibility of a trade deal with Taiwan, signaling potential economic cooperation.

MANILA, Philippines — A Senate committee report seeking to ban political dynasties up to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity has been signed by 12 senators, enough to send it to the plenar

The Senate bill banning political dynasties is now up for plenary approval after hurdling the committee level last week.

MANILA, Philippines — Twelve senators have signed a committee report banning political dynasties in the Philippines up to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity.  These senators are as follows: Risa Hontiveros, Erwin Tulfo, JV Ejercito,  Kiko Pangilinan,  Ping Lacson, Loren Legarda,  Sherwin Gatchalian, Robin Padilla, Imee Marcos,  Juan Miguel Zubiri, Bam Aquino, and Lito

Three Democrat Senators unveiled a bill that would require U.S. Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds over the course of 180 days and pay interest on the refunded amount

The Philippine Senate will convene an all-senators’ caucus to establish ground rules for potential dialogues with the Chinese embassy regarding the West Philippine Sea issue and address Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa's prolonged absence.

Ukrainian President Zelensky has reportedly informed his ministers to prepare for an additional three years of war, admitting that talks with Russia have failed and Moscow's ambitions extend beyond his overthrow.

Senators Marco Rubio and JD Vance have adopted distinct tones when addressing Europe, highlighting differing approaches within the Republican party.

Bernard Hoffman/Getty Images Thanks to the postwar Baby Boom and other factors, families in the '50s began moving to the suburbs. Levittown in Long Island, New York, is widely recognized as the first modern American suburb. Each home looked the same — they were all built in the Cape Cod-style and cost around $7,000. As World War II came to an end, families looked for ways to start over. Emboldened by the GI Bill's provisions for home loans, they moved out of the cities in droves for newly developed suburban communities. In fact, the suburbs expanded by 47% during the 1950s, according to the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Levittown in Long Island, New York, was one of the first to introduce the idea of a pre-planned, mass-produced uniform suburban community, The New York Times reported. Families started moving there on October 1, 1947. Though the community welcomed an influx of families, non-white prospects weren't allowed. Notably, African Americans didn't see the same benefits from the GI Bill, and it would take some years before racial and ethnic minorities broadly shifted to the suburbs. Here's what it was like to live in America's first modern suburb in the 1950s. Before the 1950s, people mostly lived in cities to be close to factory jobs. Historical/Getty Images At the time, most people lived close to the city center to work in factories, or they lived in rural communities to work on farms, according to economist Jay Zagorsky. Everything changed in the 1950s when soldiers returned from World War II, sparking the great migration to the suburbs. Irving Haberman/IH Images/Getty Images The 1950 Census found that 60% of people lived in cities, while 40% lived in the suburbs. Thanks to factors like the construction of highways, the development of new neighborhoods from farmland, and even safety in the event of an atomic attack, these percentages would soon shift drastically. The GI Bill made it easier to afford a new home, prompting this transition from urban to suburban. Newsday LLC/Getty Images The GI Bill provided each returning soldier with benefits designed to stimulate economic growth. Each soldier was given a year of unemployment and free tuition to go to college. The military pledged to back all home loans, which allowed veterans to buy houses with little to no down payments. The Baby Boom started at the same time, causing many families to outgrow their city apartments. A family of four stands in front of their house in Levittown, NY. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images Shortly after WWII ended, the Baby Boom began. In 1946, 3.4 million babies were born, more than ever before, and 20% more than in 1945, per History.com. This trend continued into the '50s. By the end of the boom in 1964, this generation made up 40% of the country's population. Most historians think it was because Americans were eager to have families after having postponed marriage and childbirth because of the Great Depression and World War II. Whatever the reason, people flocked to the suburbs to accommodate their growing families. In response to this growing need for space, suburban communities popped up at a faster rate in the '50s. An aerial view of a suburban community. Hulton Archive/Getty Images During the war, factories focused on creating wartime essentials, like airplanes and barracks. In the '50s, they refocused their efforts on building home components and automobiles using the new practices — like the assembly line — they implemented in the war, As a result, factories were able to produce materials for homes faster than ever before. Levittown in Long Island, New York, is widely recognized as the first modern American suburb. Tony Linck/Getty Images Levitt and Sons, a construction company, purchased a 7-square-mile plot of potato and onion farms in Long Island in 1947. They set out to build one of the first uniform suburban communities in the US. The community grew fast. In fact, a house was built every 16 minutes in Levittown. Tony Linck/Getty Images To construct the new community, which sits about 30 miles east of Manhattan, Levitt and Sons hired mostly unskilled workers to build the homes. They gave each a specific skill and created a sort of human assembly line. William Levitt even called his firm "the General Motors of the housing industry," The Guardian reported. The Levitts eventually constructed 17,447 houses between 1947 and 1951. During the peak of the construction boom, one was built every 16 minutes. People flocked to home sale events to get themselves a slice of suburbia. Al Fenn/Getty Images The first homes in Levittown cost new residents around $7,000, The Guardian reported. For veterans, there was no down payment. When adjusting for inflation, a Levittown home in 1950 would be roughly $97,000 in today's money. Every house in Levittown was identical. The Levitt family called it "the best house in the US." Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images At first, all the homes were built in the same style, and some residents even admitted to walking into the wrong house at times because they couldn't tell them apart, according to Khan Academy, citing Kenneth T. Jackson's "Crabgrass Frontier: The Suburbanization of the United States." The picturesque community was lined with greenery. In fact, a tree was planted every 28 feet in Levittown. Newsday LLC/Getty Images Each home in Levittown sat on a 6,000-square-foot lot, The New York Times reported. Outdoor spaces, like backyards, became focal points. Robert W. Kelley/Getty Images With the growing number of children, outdoor spaces became increasingly important to the suburban neighborhood. Inside each home, there were four rooms, a built-in TV set, and Hi-Fi for the radio. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images At first, they were modest homes, but most families saw their new suburban lives as luxurious. Most Levittown residents experienced the responsibilities of owning a home for the first time. A man and a woman clean opposite sides of a window. Many homeowners experienced the responsibilities of owning a home for the first time. Newsday LLC/Newsday via Getty Images Many Levittown homeowners learned homeownership responsibilities, such as tending to a lawn. The suburb helped cement the idea of the "nuclear family" in American culture. The community prided itself on neighborhood amenities, like this mobile public library. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images There were also swimming pools that children could use during the summer. Levittown also had seven shopping centers. Underwood Archives/Getty Images The shopping centers were called "village greens" and were designed to make the town more of a bustling community, per Encyclopedia.com. The suburbs were also known for being a safe alternative to the gritty city streets. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images Since the streets in the suburban neighborhood were considered safer than those in the city, parents used to allow children to bike around by themselves, per the National Center for Safe Routes to School. Levittown was also known as a cheaper option compared to an apartment in the city. Bernard Hoffman/Getty Images The mortgage on a home in Levittown was reportedly about $29 per month, while most paid $90 per month in the city. By comparison, the average rent in New York City in 2026 is just under $3,500, according to Zillow. The monthly cost of a 30-year mortgage on a Levittown home today would be roughly $2,000. With all the amenities and perks, the community grew rapidly. In less than a decade, the population of Levittown reached 82,000. Bettmann/Getty Images The community has over 17,000 homes, making it one of the largest private housing projects in the history of the US. As a result, Levittown became a model for other suburban communities in the US during the 1950s. A suburban community in the 1950s. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images Suburban home construction boomed in the 1950s. In fact, at least 15 million units were under construction by the end of the decade, according to the Wealth Management Group. Although suburban communities boomed in the '50s, the shift was reserved for white Americans. Joseph Scherschel/Getty Images For years, there were rules that restricted minorities from buying homes in Levittown, and even as the Civil Rights Movement was starting to take form and the rest of the country began integrating after Brown v Board of Education in 1954, Levittown remained mostly white. Two-thirds of Levittown residents today are white, according US Census estimates. Some of the few non-white families resisted this standard. Some non-white residents like William Cotter and his family fought against Levittown's whites-only standard. Newsday LLC/Newsday RM via Getty Images In 1952, William Cotter, a Black man, and his family, sublet a home at 26 Butternut Lane. When the lease was up, Levitt refused to renew it or sell them the home. The refusal sparked support for the Cotters, and the family eventually purchased another home from a white homeowner. With modern highways leading to the suburbs, men commuted into the city. New highways leading to the suburbs didn't come without traffic. Newsday LLC/Newsday via Getty Images The suburban boom corresponded with the expansion of interstate highways in the US, starting the modern iteration of the commute from the suburbs to the city. In 1950, 80% of men in Levittown commuted to Manhattan for work, The Guardian reported. During a typical day, the streets of Levittown were filled with women, as the men were mostly working in the city. Bettmann/Getty Images When men left to fight in WWII, women began entering the workforce, gaining newfound independence and freedom. However, they were suddenly expected to give this up again and instead focus on childbearing and rearing. In 1963, author Betty Friedan wrote in "The Feminine Mystique" that the suburbs "were burying women alive." However, some believe that women's dissatisfaction with staying home "contributed to the rebirth of the feminist movement in the 1960s," History.com reported. Women also got active in civic engagement. Women and children protest in favor of new stop signs. Newsday LLC/Newsday RM via Getty Images In 1959, women of Levittown, with children in hand, protested in favor of putting stop signs in an area with automobile-related deaths. Levittown became a symbol of prosperity and anticommunism in American politics and culture. William J. Levitt speaks with three senators. Bettmann/Bettmann Archive/Getty Images As American politics increasingly centered on anticommunism and Cold War tensions rose, Levittown and suburbs like it took on a symbolic meaning in American culture, representing prosperity and the "American Dream." Levitt was once quoted saying, "No man who owns his own house and lot can be a Communist. He has too much to do." In 2026, Levittown is still a sizable community with a population of about 50,000. Though it's full of modern businesses and technology, the community still holds a legacy as a post-war suburban haven. Read the original article on Business Insider

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