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UK House Speaker Says ‘Terrorist’ Threat Behind Decision

British Parliament Speaker Lindsay Hoyle has doubled down on claims that Wednesday’s unusual decision to scrap the convention on the Israel-Gaza vote was informed by terrorist threats against MPs who did not vote in favor of a cease-fire. On Wednesday, efforts by left-wing politicians from both parties in the House of Commons called for an […]

Speaker Johnson launches bipartisan artificial intelligence ‘task force’

House Speaker Mike Johnson is launching a formal “task force” to consider how the United States can remain competitive in artificial intelligence (AI) while managing the risks of rapidly evolving technology. “Advances in artificial intelligence have the potential to rapidly transform our economy and society, so we need Congress to work together in a bipartisan […]

Russian Duma speaker accuses US and EU of killing Alexei Navalny

The speaker of Russia’s lower house of parliament has accused the United States, the European Union, Britain and other groups of killing Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin made baseless accusations for a long time on social media and the messaging app Telegram. “The responsibility for Mr. Navalny’s death lies with Washington and […]

Speaker Johnson Pulls Surveillance Bill After House Intel Lawmakers Fold

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) announced Wednesday that the House will no longer consider government oversight legislation after the House Intelligence Committee was “smoked” by pro-reform lawmakers. Raj Shah, Johnson’s deputy communications director, said: announced“To give Congress more time to reach agreement on the best way to reform FISA and Section 702 while preserving the integrity […]

Schumer rejects Speaker Johnson’s call to add border reform to Ukraine bill

Fresh off his victory in passing a $60 billion bill for Ukraine in the Senate with 70 votes, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (New York) wasted no time in introducing the bill to Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana). Pressure was put on it to pass. Vote in the House of Commons. He also rejected Johnson’s request […]

Former chief of staff to IL House Speaker sentenced for lying under oath

Timothy Mapes, former chief of staff to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, was sentenced to 2 1/2 years in prison for lying under oath to a grand jury. Mapes is required to begin serving his sentence in mid-June. Four others previously had ties to Mr. Madigan’s associates and were convicted in a bribery conspiracy involving […]