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Last year on Nov 2, the Progressive Liquor Bill proposed by the opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) almost won approval with 194 votes in favour of from the House of Representatives, narrowly losing by two votes to 196 against the bill.

Bangkok Post

Most foresee problems forming new govt coalition: poll

A majority of Thai people are harbour doubts about the ability of Move Forward and seven other parties to form a new government even though they command a majority of MPs - 313 - in the House of Representatives, according to an opinion survey by Suan Dusit Rajabhat University, or…

Bangkok Post

Biden vetoes congressional resolution that sought to nullify D.C. policing law

On May 25, 2023, President Joe Biden (D) vetoed H.J.Res.42 – Disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022. This was the fourth veto of his presidency.

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US state clears 12 people accused of being witches - 370 years ago

Senators voted to exonerate 12 men and women convicted of witchcraft over 370 years ago, with 11 of them executed, largely thanks to forts by descendants and history enthusiasts

Daily Mirror

Debt ceiling dispute delays US congressional Taiwan trip

Negotiators' continuing failure to reach an agreement to lift the U.S. debt ceiling forced the House of Representatives' new China committee to postpone a planned trip to Taiwan, the committee's chairman, Republican Representative Mike Gallagher, told reporters on Thursday.

Reuters

Pheu Thai claims House speaker's position

The Pheu Thai Party should get the House speakership because it has more people suitable for the position than the Move Forward Party, according to Adisorn Piangket, Pheu Thai list MP-elect.

Bangkok Post

George Santos sent ‘thank you notes’ to Republicans for saving him from expulsion vote

House Ethics Committee still investigating New York Republican

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Rep. Jamaal Bowman: Time to "rise up"

“It could get way, way worse”: Progressive New York congressman urges media and voters to “get in the game”

Editorial: Delayed gratification: Santos must be removed, but expulsion vote was premature

Yesterday, the House of Representatives did the right thing in rejecting a resolution to expel serial liar Con(gressman) George Santos by sending the matter to where it belongs, the Ethics Committee.

Tribune News Service

Jamaal Bowman says Marjorie Taylor Greene used racial ‘bullhorn’ after Capitol exchange

Jamaal Bowman and Marjorie Taylor Greene were engaged in a heated back-and-forth about Rep George Santos

The Independent UK

AOC heckles George Santos after Congress votes on his future: ‘Resign! Resign bro!’

‘New Yorkers need better!’

The Independent UK

Biden issues third veto of his presidency to maintain suspension of solar panel import tariffs

President Joe Biden (D) vetoed the third bill of his presidency on May 16, 2023. Biden vetoed H.J.Res.39, a joint resolution of disapproval under the terms of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) that sought to void a Department of Commerce rule suspending some tariffs on solar panel imports

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House votes to refer Santos matter to Ethics panel - Roll Call

The House voted Wednesday to refer to the Ethics Committee a Democrat-led resolution to expel indicted New York GOP Rep. George Santos.

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What is the US debt ceiling? How does it affect the economy? Could Australia be impacted?

The United States is rapidly running out of money to pay its bills unless the Republicans and Democrats can agree on a new deal. Here's how the US got here, and what it means for Australia.

The Guardian - US

Biden cancels Australia and Papua New Guinea visit as debt limit crisis looms

President, who will still visit Japan for G7 summit, hosts new talks with congressional leaders

The Independent UK

House lawmakers could decide whether to expel George Santos. He says Democrats want to ‘play judge and jury’

Democrats back a resolution to remove the scandal-plagued congressman after federal fraud charges

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House Democrat introduces resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from Congress

The measure is expected to fail but will force lawmakers to go on the record about the scandal-plagued New York Republican.

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Bangkok Post

UTN ready to be in opposition, says Thanakorn

The United Thai Nation Party (UTN) is ready for its role on the opposition benches of the House of Representatives after faring below expectations in Sunday's general election, deputy leader Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on Tuesday.

The Guardian - AU

Thailand election: will Move Forward be able to claim power?

The progressive Move Forward party won more votes than any other but faces an uphill struggle to form government

The Independent UK

What lies ahead for Thailand after dramatic opposition election win?

Thailand’s opposition has racked up a stunning majority of the 500 seats at stake in the race for the House of Representatives,, dealing a major blow to the establishment parties and a former general who led the Southeast Asian country since seizing power in a 2014 coup

The Guardian - UK

Opposition parties take lead in Thai election

Early counts appear to show firm rejection of government as Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties are neck and neck

Bangkok Post

Chartpattanakla to back party with most MPs to form govt

NAKHON RATCHASIMA: The Chartpattanakla Party will support the party that wins the most seats in the House of Representatives to lead the formation of the government after the election, party chairman Suwat Liptapanlop said on Sunday.

The Guardian - US

George Santos, liar and fantasist, fits in with the Republican party just fine

Even where the technicalities of the apparent malfeasance are different, the Republican spirit is the same

The Independent UK

George Santos: McCarthy changes tune to say he will not back Santos re-election bid after arrest

Freshman representative arrested and charged with wire fraud, money laundering, theft of public funds and making false statements to the House of Representatives

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