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Cornyn won't commit to backing Paxton if Trump-endorsed AG wins primary
8+ min ago (456+ words) (The Hill) " Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) on Sunday would not commit to backing Trump-endorsed Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) if he wins the upcoming Texas Republican Senate runoff election to face Democrat James Talarico in November. News Nation's Chris Stirewalt asked…...
SC clarifies Duterte petition still pending
4+ hour, 52+ min ago (223+ words) The Supreme Court (SC) clarified Sunday that it has not yet ruled on the main petition filed by former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, correcting public speculation that a final decision was imminent. The SC said…...
Veon Found Guilty of Corruption (Again)
6+ hour, 14+ min ago (347+ words) Former Pennsylvania House Democratic whip Mike Veon has been found guilty of corruption for a second time by a Dauphin County jury. He diverted funds from a non-profit to political allies and his brother. Prosecutors in the case said that…...
Impeachment raising PH risks " BMI analysts
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (660+ words) POLITICAL instability linked to the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte could weigh on the Philippines" outlook if tensions escalate into broader social unrest, Fitch Group unit analysts said. Brandon Ong, BMI country risk analyst, told The Manila Times…...
Andrew Weissmann argues for new law to hold political liars like US president accountable for harming democracy
12+ hour, 26+ min ago (1182+ words) Politicians must be held accountable if their lies damage democracy, according to a former US federal prosecutor and FBI general counsel who was pursued by Donald Trump. The US must be "as creative as possible" and introduce sweeping structural reforms…...
Cornyn draws contrast with Massie, Cassidy as he faces Trump-backed Paxton
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (608+ words) May 24, 2026 at 01: 49 PM EDT May 24, 2026 at 01: 50 PM EDT John Cornyn is seeking to distinguish his campaign for reelection to the U. S. Senate from recent high-profile Republican primary battles, arguing his contest against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is fundamentally different. President…...
MPs scrabble for interim rules to avoid Ramaphosa impeachment inquiry delay
7+ hour, 16+ min ago (987+ words) MPs, worried about the time it could take to amend parliamentary impeachment rules, want interim ones to guide President Cyril Ramaphosa's impeachment committee inquiry and avoid delays in the matter relating to the theft of currency from his Phala Phala…...
Sara trial "litmus test" for democracy
7+ hour, 26+ min ago (342+ words) HOUSE Assistant Majority Leader and Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong called the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte a "litmus test" for democracy in the country. "It is actually a litmus test for us that we…...
Ramaphosa and impeachment: What now? - Koos Malan
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (66+ words) Biz News Ramaphosa and impeachment: What now? - Koos Malan Con Court rules Parliament mishandled 2022 impeachment process Ramaphosa seeks judicial review, delaying possible proceedings Debate over ANC strategy and "Stalingrad" legal tactics intensifies Ramaphosa braces for legal showdown over impeachment push…...
Adiong: No to online participation of Dela Rosa in VP Sara's impeachment trial
12+ hour, 7+ min ago (600+ words) DAVAO CITY (Minda News / 24 May) " Fugitive Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa should not be allowed to participate online in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the House Prosecution Panel said amid moves to allow his'virtual participation.' Lanao del…...