Control of US House Hinges on Historically Low Number of Seats - Bloomberg.com

Control of US House Hinges on Historically Low Number of Seats  Bloomberg.com

Philippine VP Sara Duterte’s impeachment case heads to plenary vote amid coercion claims

The Philippine House of Representatives has moved Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s impeachment closer to a decisive vote, the first step in a week-long process that will test whether allies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr have enough support to send the case to a Senate trial. The House placed the impeachment on its plenary agenda on Tuesday, a day after its justice committee endorsed the case, setting up a possible vote by all lawmakers on whether Duterte-Carpio should stand trial in t...

By Raissa Robles

Historically few number of midterm seats will decide control of U.S. house

Republicans are betting on a lean electoral map while Democrats are eyeing upset opportunities

By Bloomberg News

House impeaching VP seen ‘all but certain’

MANILA, Philippines — Support for the impeachment charges against Vice President Sara Duterte has swelled to more than 200 over the weekend, according to two lawmakers interviewed by the Inquirer on Sunday. Duterte’s impeachment now is “all but certain,” according to Bicol Saro Rep. Terry Ridon, who said at least 225 lawmakers have indicated support

By cbuban

House votes today on VP impeachment

Members of the House of Representatives are expected to cast their votes as the chamber resumes session this afternoon, as they move to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte – the second time for the nation’s second highest official.

By Delon Porcalla