North Carolina Republicans override veto, stripping governor's powers
The state Republican Party voted overwhelmingly along party lines in the House by a 72-46 vote to override Gov. Roy Cooper's (D) veto of a bill that would strip power from North Carolina's Democratic governor. As a result, it was enacted on Wednesday. Wednesday's House vote will pass the bill into law, as the Senate […]
Syrian rebels name new PM as outside powers move to shore up interests | Syria
Syria's main opposition group has named a new prime minister to lead the country's transitional government as outside forces seek to consolidate their interests in the wake of the fall of Assad. The new prime minister, Mohammad al-Bashir, has previously run his government in Idlib under the control of Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the most […]
South Korea lawmakers support suspending president’s powers after martial law
South Korean parliamentarians are calling for President Yun Seok-Yeol's constitutional powers to be suspended after he briefly declared martial law earlier this week, raising the possibility of impeachment. Opposition parties are calling for a vote in the Diet to impeach Yun on Saturday, calling his declaration of martial law an “unconstitutional, illegal rebellion or coup.” […]
South Korea’s governing party head supports suspending President Yoon’s powers, making impeachment more likely
The head of South Korea's ruling party on Friday expressed support for suspending President Yun Seok-Yeol's constitutional authority to impose martial law this week, in a bombshell statement that raises the possibility of Yun's impeachment. Opposition parties are calling for a vote in the Diet to impeach Yun on Saturday, calling his brief declaration of […]
Dems renew push for limiting presidential clemency powers after Hunter Biden pardon
Several House Democrats are renewing their calls for more guardrails on the executive branch's pardon power after President Biden granted a sweeping pardon to his son Hunter. Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), who introduced a constitutional amendment limiting the president's pardon power during several congressional terms, defended Biden's decision, but critics of the decision said Biden […]
House Republican Leadership Blocking Fix to Limit Controversial Spy Powers
House Republican leaders are blocking a proposal to roll back a controversial provision that gives intelligence agencies the power to spy on vast numbers of U.S. companies in support of government espionage efforts. In April, Congress reauthorized Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a controversial surveillance law that targets foreign adversaries. But […]
Supreme Court To Determine Whether Congress Unconstitutionally Granted Powers To The FCC
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to review whether funds administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve telephone and internet service are legal. The court's review is in response to claims that Congress improperly delegated its authority to this independent body. According to to Reuters. The FCC, along with a consortium of interest […]
Underwater sabotage: Are global powers targeting fiber-optic cables?
As wars rage around the world, the fog of war and accusations of sabotage continue to plague international relations. According to newsweek According to reports, Nikolai Patrushev, a close ally of President Putin, recently blamed American and British intelligence agents for past sabotage and plans for future attacks. Specifically, it accused the United States and […]
Salt’s century powers England to eight-wicket win over West Indies in first T20 | Twenty20
On Thursday, Phil Salt turned down an invitation to party with Rihanna and had an early night. On Saturday, he led England to an eight-wicket win against the West Indies. It's a decision he may regret for the rest of his life from a personal point of view, but it's not a decision he made […]
Mayor Adams quietly issues order involving Sheen Wright’s powers if she’s unable to do job
Mayor Eric Adams quietly issued an executive order late Thursday assigning powers to a subordinate if First Vice Mayor Sheena Wright is unable to perform her duties — just weeks after the FBI raided her home. The new order shifts Mr. Wright's responsibilities to Deputy Mayor Ann Williams Isolm, who is currently involved in a […]