Controversial bills threaten to push parliament session into overtime

MPs to spend a long week in the trenches

Next week Parliament takes a break for the school holidays. Before then, MPs will spend long days and nights in the trenches debating a brutal roster of legislation under urgency.

PARLIAMENT | Anwar busy with rulers this week; MCA's 290km run for elephant ends

What's going on in Parliament today, with updates at 11.30am, 2.30pm, and 6pm.

Feds pass controversial C-22 lawful access bill before summer break

The Canadian government rushed through a flurry of bills last week before the House of Commons rose for the summer break, including the controversial Bill C-22, which has faced heavy criticism for its potential impacts on privacy and encryption. The bill was passed on June 18 and included several amendments intended to address criticisms. However, []

Députés, plus que 6 mois pour être utiles

Budget, justice, sécurité, logement, agriculture, violences aux enfants la liste des lois à examiner s’allonge à mesure que le temps imparti pour en débattre diminue. Les députés arrêteront leurs travaux le 28 février 2027, deux mois avant la présidentielle. Pourront-ils discuter de tout ? Combien d’élus pensent déjà à la suite ? Sébastien Lecornu peut-il []

राष्ट्रियसभामा ६ विधेयक टेबुल

काठमाडौँ। राष्ट्रियसभाको बैठकमा विभिन्न ६ विधेयक टेबुल गरिएको छ। राष्ट्रियसभाको आजको बैठकमा सभाका सचिव तुलबहादुर कँडेलले ‘आर्थिक विधेयक, २०८३’, ‘राष्ट्र ऋण उठाउने विधेयक, २०८३’, ‘सार्वजनिक खरिद (दोस्रो संशोधन) विधेयक, २०८३’, सम्पत्ति शुद्धीकरण (मनी लाउण्डरिङ) निवारण (तेस्रो संशोधन) विधेयक, २०८३’ का सम्बन्धमा प्रतिनिधिसभाबाट प्राप्त सन्देश राष्ट्रियसभा समक्ष टेबुल गरेका हुन्। सचिव कँडेलले सहकारी (पहिलो संशोधन) विधेयक, []

Nigeria: Reps in Rowdy Session Over Bid to Summon Tinubu to Explain Poor Budget Implementation

[Premium Times] The lawmakers were engaged in a rowdy debate over whether President Bola Tinubu should be invited to address concerns about inadequate funding of government agencies and delays in implementing the 2025 budget.

Lawmakers Frustrated by Lack of Details on War Department Emergency Funding Request

(NaturalNews) Bipartisan frustration is mounting on Capitol Hill over the White House's 87.6 billion emergency spending request, with lawmakers from both parties d...

Arthur Reynolds: The civil service will prepare ‘day one’ briefings for Burnham’s new ministers but nobody’ll read them

So much behaviour around a reshuffle is performative. A flurry of notes is passed between departments to relay how a minister likes their coffee, their go-to lunch order, the font they like for speeches, whether their submissions should be single or double-spaced. Or you could just ask them The post Arthur Reynolds: The civil service will prepare ‘day one’ briefings for Burnham’s new ministers but nobody’ll read them appeared first on Conservative Home.

Election 2026: Are National, Labour MPs acting like they’re on podcasts in these videos? Here’s what they say

Election 2026: Are National, Labour MPs acting like they’re on podcasts in these videos? Here’s what they say

Dáil told today is 'the day of the bonfire of our climate targets' as it debates LNG bill

Opposition TDs were heavily critical of the government “rushing” through the bill.

Hobbs Signs Bill Making it a Felony to Disturb Religious Services. Advocates are Divided.

Despite HB 4117’s exceptions for peaceful protest, its opponents and even some supporters are worried the bill could cause a free speech chilling effect.

Last-minute amendment would blunt bill meant to lower energy bills in Delaware

The Delaware House of Representatives may be gearing up for a fight after the House Majority Leader filed a last-minute amendment that would blunt a bill meant to lower energy prices. The post Last-minute amendment would blunt bill meant to lower energy bills in Delaware appeared first on Spotlight Delaware.

Fox criticises Parliament’s three-month break

OPPOSITION Senator Rick Fox criticised Parliament’s three-month break after just weeks of sittings, saying lawmakers had not earned an extended recess while Bahamians continue to work.

Govt aims to table AG-Public Prosecutor separation Bill this parliamentary sitting, seeks bipartisan backing, says Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 — The government is targeting the current parliamentary sitting to table a Bill for debate a...

Tensions run high as Supremes prepare to rule on 3 key Whte House priorities...

Tensions run high as Supremes prepare to rule on 3 key Whte House priorities... (First column, 2nd story, link)

MPs, Senators Accused of Trying to ‘Grease Their Pockets’ Through Drafted Act Amendment

MPs, Senators Accused of Trying to ‘Grease Their Pockets’ Through Drafted Act Amendment

FOR INSIDERS | House GOP’s packed to-do list faces ticking clock

House Republicans are staring down a tight legislative calendar after an intraparty revolt forced Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to send lawmakers home early last week for the second time in a row, squeezing an already limited window for the party to advance an ambitious agenda amid a high-stakes election year. Lawmakers departed for the July...

HoR meeting today

Kathmandu, June 26: Five bills are being tabled in the House of Representatives (HoR) meeting today. As per the Federal...

Albanese government urged to go further on tax reform

With federal parliament breaking for the winter, all eyes are on the NSW Labor conference and demands for even more tax reform. Meanwhile, Labor MPs in Victoria are joining calls for a Big Build royal commission. The post Albanese government urged to go further on tax reform appeared first on Crikey.

Mamdani's Silence in the Face of Antisemitism

Ducking a heated debate can be extremely revealing about a politician.

Labor’s reform outlook cools before long winter break

Controversial changes to both the tax system and the NDIS are under negotiation as Labor tries to land a deal with the Greens before parliament breaks.

Constitutional debates intensify in Japan’s parliament as lawmakers discuss emergency clause

Lower House lawmakers have been debating an emergency clause that would allow legislators' terms to be extended in the event of a disaster or crisis.

Daily on Energy: The window of opportunity is closing

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Tuesday, readers! We’re just about one week into July and still have no official text from the Senate on permitting reform. The head of American Clean Power is now warning that the window for Congress to advance and pass any legislation tackling permitting is closing fast. Keep []

The excuse Australians can no longer use to work from home after landmark ruling

The excuse Australians can no longer use to work from home after landmark ruling

House of Reps in rowdy Session as lawmakers summon Tinubu

House proceedings turned chaotic as lawmakers clashed over a motion to summon President Bola Tinubu regarding delays in implementing the 2025 budget.

Buying Time For Gold Star Families: House Bill Rewrites The Tax Clock On Military Death Benefits

A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation on June 25, 2026, aimed at giving surviving military families more time to make major financial decisions after losing a loved one in the line of duty. The bill, officially titled the GRACE for Military Survivors Act, was introduced by U.S. Representatives Mike Thompson (D-Calif.), Greg Steube (R-Fla.), [] Buying Time For Gold Star Families: House Bill Rewrites The Tax Clock On Military Death Benefits

Labour MPs push for permanent ban on crypto political donations

Proposals come amid controversy over Reform UK funding

Lombardo campaign adviser leads water lawsuit seeking billions from Nevada

Questions about political conflicts of interest have surfaced days ahead of a civil trial that experts say could hamstring the state’s top water regulator and cost taxpayers billions of dollars. The trial over water rights at Coyote Springs, ...

The JOE weekly Politics Quiz: Week Two

Welcome to week two of PMQs – Pub Minister’s Quiz Let’s not beat around the bush here, this week in politics has potentially been an absolute all-timer and so is this week’s JOE Politics Quiz. Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer already seems to be on the beach as he winds down his premiership, getting ready []

REP TOM BARRETT: It’s up to Congress to prevent another endless American war

A veteran congressman explains why Congress must have a say on war decisions and why military force requires clear constitutional scrutiny.

BREAKING: Reps in rowdy session as lawmakers summon Tinubu over constituency projects

The House of Representatives was on Wednesday afternoon, thrown into chaos and a heated debate over the alleged non-funding of constituency projects across the country. Alex Mascot, member representing Aba North/Aba South Federal Constituency in Abia State, had moved a motion demanding that President Bola Tinubu be summoned to the House to explain the persistent lack of [] BREAKING: Reps in rowdy session as lawmakers summon Tinubu over constituency projects

AI Abundance, Part 4:

THE CLARITY ACT AND THE STABLECOIN WARS Ellen Brown As Americans prepare to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, few are paying attention to a bill moving through Congress that could seriously impinge on our financial independence. The Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act, H.R. 4766, is slated to make privately issued stablecoins []

Speaker: House to Pass SAVE Act 'One More Time' in a Reconciliation Bill

Speaker: House to Pass SAVE Act 'One More Time' in a Reconciliation Bill