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Republicans call for impeachment inquiry into Biden -- a process the founders intended to deter abuse of power as well as remove from office

Yielding to pressure from hard-line members of the GOP House caucus, on Sept. 12, 2023, U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy directed the top Republicans in Congress to open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. The Republicans allege that the president committed financial wrongdoing with foreign businesses.

The Conversation

McCarthy endorses impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden

‘These are allegations of abuse of power, obstruction and corruption,’ House speaker claims

The Independent UK

Karen Andrews says male MP used to ‘breathe on the back of my neck’ in parliament

Minister in former Coalition government alleges colleague also subjected her to ‘thrusting’ innuendo during question time

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Nancy Pelosi announces 2024 House re-election bid

Democrat, 83, has represented San Francisco since 1987 and served as House speaker twice

The Guardian - US

Pelosi says she'll run for reelection in 2024 as Democrats try to win back House majority

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says she will run for reelection to another term in Congress in 2024

The Independent UK

Nancy Pelosi announces she will run for re-election in 2024 aged 84

The former speaker and longtime Democratic congresswoman will seek another term after much speculation

The Independent UK

A look at the 20 articles of impeachment against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces an impeachment trial in the state Senate on articles overwhelmingly approved by the House of Representatives

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If You Need Pain Pills, Politicians Want To Monitor Your Body Chemistry

Our political leaders envision a future in which high-tech implants snitch about our use of painkillers.

Reason

Modern prime ministers have typically left parliament soon after defeat. So why doesn't Scott Morrison?

With each passing month, Scott Morrison is developing into a post-prime-ministership peculiarity. Well over a year since voters cast him from power, he remains limpet-like in the House of Representatives, defying speculation that he is ready to quit parliament and trigger a byelection in his New South Wales seat of…

The Conversation

Texas S. Ct. Refuses to Block "Gag Order" on Senators Judging Impeachment of Attorney General Paxton

One Justice dissents, with a detailed opinion.

Reason

From Mitch McConnell to Joe Biden: are US politicians older than in the UK?

Are US politicians so much older? Should there be an upper-age limit in the UK?

Evening Standard

Changing tack, UN to seek a ‘unified Libyan government’ before elections

In a shift of policy, UN envoy to Libya Abdoulaye Bathily called for a unified government before elections take place.

Al Jazeera

Before Trump indictments, a timeline of past presidential scandals

While former US President Donald Trump is the first to be indicted, he is not the first to face a political scandal.

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Pelosi says Trump looked like ‘a scared puppy’ during arraignment

‘I didn’t see any bravado or confidence or anything like that,’ the former speaker said

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Pence says Trump and his ‘gaggle of crackpot lawyers’ urged him to reject 2020 result

Former vice-president speaks about how he was pressured, after he was shown to be a crucial figure in Trump’s latest indictment

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Is Congress on a witch hunt? 5 ways to judge whether oversight hearings are legitimate or politicized

Since Republicans regained the majority in the House of Representatives in the 2022 midterm elections, they have initiated a flurry of investigations. Among their targets: the origin of the COVID-19 virus, the FBI’s law enforcement and surveillance activities and Hunter Biden’s business relationships. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California even…

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Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Claim Challenged By Congressional Records

Congressional records contradict Biden administration's legal memo, revealing potential illegality and hefty costs.

The Independent UK

Democrat issues bid to censure Marjorie Taylor Greene over ‘unhinged conspiracy theories’ and ‘extreme behaviour’

Georgia Republican was just ousted from far-right caucus for treatment of Lauren Boebert

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Israeli President Herzog Addresses Congress, Discusses Iran Threat

Herzog meets with Biden, invites Truman's grandson and Goldin's mother to speech

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Israeli president focuses on 'friendship' with U.S. as progressives boycott speech

Isaac Herzog's visit to Capitol Hill came after the House passed a GOP-led resolution reaffirming support for Israel in the wake of incendiary comments made and then walked back by a leading Democrat.

Bangkok Post

Charter court suspends Pita

The Constitutional Court on Wednesday morning suspended Move Forward Party leader and prime ministerial candidate Pita Limjaroenrat from duty as an elected member of the House of Representatives.

Los Angeles Times

McCarthy squeezes Democrats over ‘racist state’ comments about Israel

WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a resolution Tuesday declaring that Israel is not a “racist state,” effectively rebuking Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., who said Saturday that it was.

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John M. Crisp: We should acknowledge, rather than deny, our racist past

MAGA Republicans’ willingness to gum up the necessary functions of governance was on display last week in the House of Representatives.

Al Jazeera

Ministry issues warning after oilfield closures in Libya

The fields were shut in protest over the kidnapping of former finance minister Faraj Bumatari.

The Conversation

Puerto Rico has been part of the US for 125 years, but its future remains contested

In the 125 years since U.S. troops invaded Puerto Rico on July 25, 1898, during the Spanish-American War, the U.S. government has controlled the island militarily, politically and economically – with no end in sight or, for Puerto Rico, a clear path to statehood.

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