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South Korea president denies ordering arrest of lawmakers
Yoon Suk Yeol has made his first appearance at an impeachment trial which will decide if he should be permanently removed.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Taiwan lawmakers risk alienating Trump with defence funds freeze
US president has claimed Washington is providing ‘insurance’ for TaipeiFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Lawmakers side-eye billionaire CEOs getting prime Trump inauguration seats
Billionaire tech CEOs Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta, Sundar Pichai of Google, Tim Cook of Apple, and Elon Musk got prime seats at President Trump’s inauguration in the Capitol ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Jan. 6 lawmakers say pardons given 'not for breaking the law but upholding it'
Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) and former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.), the two leaders of the now-disbanded Jan. 6 committee, thanked former President Biden for a pardon they said was “not for ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
Man started fire at lawmaker's office was motivated by TikTok ban, police say
The fire began outside the building – which was unoccupied at the time – and caused minor damage before it was extinguished. No injuries were reported.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
‘Not enough room’: Lawmakers fret about indoor inauguration
The Capitol Rotunda might be too small to accommodate every member at Monday’s swearing-in.Politico - Jan. 19 -
Former Trump aides are warning newbies: Buy legal insurance or risk a hefty bill
As Republicans gear up for new jobs in the second Trump administration, people who worked for President-elect Donald Trump the first time around are dispensing advice about a must-buy item for ...NBC News - Jan. 18 -
Celebrity boyfriend outed as an AI scam and a lawmaker’s fighting words
Trump inauguration attendance, woman scammed by AI Brad Pitt AI, Rednote surges before TikTok shutdown, L.A. wildfire winds, Bad Bunny announces residency, insurance nonrenewalsNBC News - Jan. 18 -
Lawmakers react to Supreme Court upholding TikTok nan
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are reacting to the news of the Supreme Court upholding the TikTok ban signed into law by President Biden. CBS News' Catherine Cole breaks down what could happen next for ...CBS News - Jan. 17 -
FBI shuttered DEI office last month
The FBI shuttered its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) office last month, according to the law enforcement agency. “In recent weeks, the FBI took steps to close the Office of Diversity and ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Montana House endorses transgender bathroom ban affecting fellow lawmakers
Montana’s Republican-controlled House endorsed a ban on transgender people using bathrooms in public buildings that do not align with their sex assigned at birth — a change that would complicate ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
A British lawmaker pleads guilty to assaulting a man in the street
A British lawmaker has pleaded guilty to beating a man in a street during an incident captured on videoABC News - Jan. 16 -
Lobbying World: Former lawmakers find new homes in lobbying firms
Two more recently retired lawmakers have found their way to K Street since the end of the 118th Congress. Former Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) has joined Liberty Partners Group as a senior policy ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
Hawaii lawmakers vow to stabilize property insurance market amid higher premiums
Hawaii lawmakers are beginning a new legislative session with a vow to try to stabilize the state’s property insurance marketABC News - Jan. 16 -
‘Just the start’: X’s new AI software driving online racist abuse, experts warn
Amid reports of creation of fake racist images, Signify warns problem will get ‘so much worse’ over the next year. A rise in online racism driven by fake images is “just the start of a coming ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Suspect in ex-lawmaker's assassination says he acted out of "gratitude"
Lim Kimya was gunned down by a motorcyclist as he arrived in Bangkok by bus from Cambodia with his French wife.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Trump frustrated with GOP lawmakers over debt-limit quandary
President-elect Trump wants congressional Republicans to figure out a way to avoid a default on the national debt after venting his frustration with the Senate GOP over their failure to raise the ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
LA fires a warning for major sports events, experts say
The devastating fires in Los Angeles come before the city hosts the Olympics and World Cup over the next few years.BBC News - Jan. 13 -
House GOP lawmakers raised alternative debt limit plays in huddle with Trump
President-elect Trump and House Republicans in favor of raising the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap discussed lifting the debt limit in legislative vehicles other than the "big, beautiful ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Trump Discusses Tax Cuts for New Yorkers With G.O.P. Lawmakers
The president-elect told Republicans from New York, New Jersey and California to come up with a plan for increasing the state and local tax deduction — a move that would benefit their constituents.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Legal analysis of the TikTok ban Supreme Court arguments
The Supreme Court justices appeared troubled during oral arguments about the apparent national security risks behind TikTok. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the court's ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Lawmakers to address college sports NIL 'crisis'
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz said helping the NCAA regulate the booming athlete NIL market will be a "major" priority for the Senate Commerce Committee this session.ESPN - Jan. 10 -
Lawmakers urge FTC to release newest report on pharmacy benefit managers
A bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers is calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to vote in favor of releasing an interim staff report on pharmacy benefit managers (PBM). Sens. Elizabeth ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Kenya court rules that criminalising attempted suicide is unconstitutional
The judgment has been welcomed as an important shift in perceptions by human rights and mental health groups. A Kenyan judge has declared as unconstitutional sections of the country’s laws that ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room
The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Greenland lawmaker says Trump Jr. visit 'was all staged'
A member of Greenland's Parliament said Donald Trump Jr.'s visit to the island this week was "all staged" to make it look like Greenlanders supported President-elect Trump as he ramps up rhetoric ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Lawmaker lauds Trump's expansion plan: Panama, Greenland, Canada 'should be honored’
Rep. Brandon Gill (R-Texas) says Canada, Panama and Greenland should be "honored" by President-elect Trump's ambitions to make them part of the United States. "I think that the people of Panama, I ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
California lawmakers monitoring LA wildfires: 'Concerned and heartbroken’
California lawmakers are offering their comfort to families shaken by ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles County that have forced thousands to evacuate after flames emerged on Tuesday morning. “We ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
With Stakes High, Lebanese Lawmakers to Try Again to Choose a President
Despite pressure by the United States and others to elect a president in order to receive financial support, a consensus candidate has yet to emerge who can clearly end Lebanon’s political gridlock.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Lawmakers play the market
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market: report More than two dozen lawmakers once ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Bipartisan lawmakers come together to honor Jimmy Carter with wreath laying
Senate leaders Chuck Schumer and John Thune delivered the first wreath to the casket of former President Jimmy Carter in the Capitol Rotunda on Tuesday. House leaders Hakeem Jeffries and Mike ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report
The stock portfolios of more than two dozen lawmakers once again outperformed the market as bans on congressional stock trading stalled, according to a new report from the trading trackers at ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
GOP lawmakers look to ban transgender athletes from women's sports
House and Senate Republicans on Tuesday refiled legislation to bar transgender women and girls from competing on school sports teams that match their gender identity, jump-starting work on an issue ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Shein's Lack of Answers on China Forced-Labor Concerns Angers U.K. Lawmakers
The bargain clothing site, which is seeking a London stock listing, declined to shed light on whether its clothing contains cotton from Xinjiang.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
Consumers could face price rises of 20% in 2025, trade experts warn
Global instability and possibility of Trump administration imposing tariffs may disrupt flow of goods . The price of household staples including food and drink could climb by as much as 20% in 2025 ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
DOGE is unconstitutional
Bizarrely, most people seem to be pretending that this is normal.The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Legal cannabis may be boosted by alcohol warning from surgeon general: analyst
An Alliance Global Partners analyst sees opportunities for big consumer packaged goods or alcohol companies to wade into the pot space.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
Pentagon agrees to historic legal settlement with LGBTQ+ veterans
If approved by a federal judge, the agreement means the military would help thousands of veterans seek honorable discharges.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Congress to finalize Trump's victory as lawmakers count electoral votes
Congress will convene to count the votes of the Electoral College and formally cement President-elect Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Lawmakers brace for Trump's promised Jan. 6 pardons. Some are urging restraint
The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with ...ABC News - Jan. 5
