Bloodbath-ready Sara Duterte appears at Senate, but not for trial. Why?

Philippines’ impeachment showdown: why removing VP Sara could be uphill battle

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio did not attend the opening of her impeachment trial on Monday, leaving her lawyers to fight charges that, if upheld, could remove her from office, permanently bar her from politics and reshape the 2028 presidential race. Legal experts told This Week in Asia they expected Duterte-Carpio to be difficult, though not impossible, to convict despite the gravity of the charges because prosecutors would need at least 16 senators – two-thirds of the chamber –...

Philippine Senate opens politically volatile impeachment trial of VP Duterte

MANILA, Philippines, July 6, (AP): The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, opened the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday in a politically volatile even...

LIVE UPDATES: Impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

Bookmark this page for Rappler's comprehensive coverage of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial at the Senate

Impeachment trial begins for Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte

The Philippine Senate, acting as an impeachment court, will open the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter political feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. More than 6,000 police officers, including anti-riot squads, were deployed to secure the Senate, where []...Click to read more

On birthright citizenship, the Supreme Court shockingly failed to meet the moment

This week’s Deadline: Legal Newsletter reflects on the high court term as the justices depart the bench for the summer. The post On birthright citizenship, the Supreme Court shockingly failed to meet the moment appeared first on MS NOW.

Sara Duterte Absent as Philippine Senate Opens Historic Impeachment Trial

The Philippine Senate opened the first-ever impeachment trial of a sitting vice president on Monday, with Sara Duterte absent and represented by counsel. A conviction requires 16 of 24 Senate votes and would permanently disqualify her from public office, ending her 2028 presidential ambitions.

VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos

Second day of vice president’s impeachment trial before senators Result could shape 2028 presidential race Sara Duterte accused of threatening life of President Marcos Duterte denies wrongdoing, says impeachment is politically motivated A conviction requires votes from at least 16 of the Senate’s 24 members MANILA — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte struck a defiant tone as [] The post VP Duterte remains defiant as trial turns to alleged threats against Marcos appeared first on Interaksyon.

Some Thoughts on a Possible Big Primary Upset(s) in Colorado

We’ve got more primaries coming up tomorrow night, specifically in the state of Colorado. I must confess that it was...

NEW POLL: Dems Leading In Ohio Crucial Senate, Gov Races...

NEW POLL: Dems Leading In Ohio Crucial Senate, Gov Races... (First column, 5th story, link)

Michigan Senate Primary Becomes Flashpoint In Democratic Party’s Civil War

The Michigan Democratic Senate primary has emerged as the most significant test yet of the party’s deepest internal divisions heading into the 2026 midterm elections. State Sen. Mallory McMorrow’s exit from the race, driven by fundraising and polling struggles, has narrowed the contest to a direct clash between the party’s establishment and progressive wings. Rep. [] The post Michigan Senate Primary Becomes Flashpoint In Democratic Party’s Civil War appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Impeachment trial of Philippines Vice President Duterte opens

16 votes of senator-judges are needed to convict Duterte in accordance with constitution

Justices to face Congress after contentious court rulings

WASHINGTON — Supreme Court justices are scheduled to appear before both Senate and House appropriators next week, marking the first time since 2019 that justices will face lawmakers. Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are slated to ...

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wades Into Tennessee Primary, Endorsing Justin J. Pearson

The congresswoman has a strong track record of backing winners this cycle — but she's emerging from controversy after sitting out key races in her home state. The post Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wades Into Tennessee Primary, Endorsing Justin J. Pearson appeared first on The Intercept.

Graham Platner suspends Senate campaign

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner said in a video statement Wednesday he was suspending his campaign, clearing the way for Democrats to select a new candidate to take on Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the most important contests of November’s midterm elections. Platner’s decision comes after a woman told CNN and Politico he raped her while he was heavily intoxicated nearly five years ago when they were in a casual dating relationship – an allegation Platner denies. 0:00 Platner announces suspension of campaign 3:32 Platner says those in power are limiting his ability to campaign 7:23 Platner says this is not an admission of guilt Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr #election #Senate #News

More endorsements roll in for Katherine Waldron in Palm Beach County Commission bid

State lawmakers and local leaders join Lois Frankel, Lori Berman behind Katherine Waldron. The post More endorsements roll in for Katherine Waldron in Palm Beach County Commission bid appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

Send your Supreme Court questions for Laura Jarrett

We’re awaiting several major decisions from the Supreme Court before the end of the 2026 term, including the high court’s rulings on birthright citizenship and whether President Donald Trump has the authority to unilaterally fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook

‘Bloodied but unbowed’

VICE PRESIDENT Sara Duterte arrived at the Senate on Tuesday, July 7, but skipped the second day of the impeachment hearing despite a plea from the prosecution to get her

Former DOJ employees urge Senate to reject Todd Blanche AG nomination 

The Senate Judiciary Committee has one job: make the president find a more suitable candidate.

Four things to watch in Tuesday's primaries

Four things to watch in Tuesday's primaries

Republicans have edge in holding Senate, but it’s awfully close

New polls show a tight race for control of the Senate, with Republicans having a clear path to retaining their majority while Democrats need a lot to go their way to flip the chamber. But many of the individual Senate contests are close, giving Democrats hope that they can ride a wave of discontent with []

Poll Shows Maine’s Quirky Political Contours

This morning, we have the first New York Times/Siena poll of a Senate race this year and it’s in Maine, where the Democrat Graham Platner narrowly leads the incumbent, Susan Collins, by two percentage points, 49-47, among likely voters. You can read the full story here on the poll, which was done in conjunction with []

State commission disqualifies GOP candidates for AG, Lt. Gov. after signature fraud allegations

One candidate is appealing the decision, and the other has indicated she will as well. The post State commission disqualifies GOP candidates for AG, Lt. Gov. after signature fraud allegations appeared first on Boston.com.

Sara Duterte Presidential Dream at Stake in Trial

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte faces a contentious trial in the Senate from Monday, a case that could end her political career or leave her as the top contender to succeed archrival Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as president. Bloomberg's Manila Bureau CHief Manolo Serapio breaks down the latest developments. (Source: Bloomberg)

Ex-Busan mayoral candidate appears for arrest warrant hearing over staged assault

BUSAN, July 8 (Yonhap) -- A former Busan mayoral candidate appeared at a court W...

Texas Senate panel lays groundwork for renewed push to ban THC products

The Texas Senate Committee on Health and Human Services held a public hearing Tuesday to gather information that will shape future legislation on THC products sold in the state. Lawmakers made arguments against THC that harkened back to the days of the “Just Say No” campaigns of the ’80s regarding the risks of THC usage [] The post Texas Senate panel lays groundwork for renewed push to ban THC products appeared first on San Antonio Current.

Philippine Senate opening the politically volatile impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

The Philippine Senate is starting the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Thousands of police officers were deployed ...

Scott Jennings Makes Shock New Mitch Health Claims

Elizabeth Frantz/Reuters/CNNOne of Mitch McConnell’s longtime confidantes claims the Senate Republican is preparing to return to work, pushing back on mounting speculation that he is “dead or a vegetable.”But CNN’s MAGA mouthpiece Scott Jennings also acknowledged on Thursday that McConnell’s office should have been more forthcoming about his health, and believes an announcement could be imminent.Read more at The Daily Beast.