Lawmakers Vetting Eu

Texas GOP lawmaker responds to Trump's plan for mass deportations

With Donald Trump’s vows to radically revise the US immigration system, Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, said deportations should narrowly focus on convicted criminals.

Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

Australian senators have voted to censure an Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles III during a reception in Parliament House last month

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

Australian senators have voted to censure an Indigenous colleague who yelled at King Charles III during a reception in Parliament House last month

Entertainment - ABC News - 5 days ago

Library of Congress says hackers got access to its emails with lawmakers' offices

The Library of Congress said hackers broke into its communications systems and were able to read its email correspondence with congressional offices for most of this year.

Trump picks Sean Duffy, TV host and former lawmaker, for transportation

President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.

Russian lawmakers endorse bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries

Russia’s upper house of parliament has endorsed a bill banning adoption of Russian children by citizens of countries where gender transitioning is legal

World - ABC News - 3 days ago

North Carolina GOP lawmakers vote to strip incoming Democratic leaders' powers

North Carolina Republican lawmakers voted to strip the state’s incoming Democratic governor and attorney general of key powers.

‘Black mark’: Lawmakers seethe over Ethics’ Gaetz report imbroglio

The panel deadlocked over whether to release the report Wednesday, though they’re scheduled to meet again on the matter Dec. 5.

Politics - Politico - 3 days ago

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record

The total number of women who are state lawmakers has once again reached new heights, following a trend up in recent years

Pro-Ukraine lawmakers make last-ditch effort to safeguard US support

Pro-Ukraine lawmakers in both parties are working to get key provisions surrounding U.S. support for Kyiv passed into law by January, an effort to safeguard assistance that is under threat in a ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Maine lawmaker accused of choking wife wins re-election by one vote

CAMDEN, Maine — A Republican lawmaker in Maine accused of choking his wife last month won re-election by a single vote after a Thursday recount.

EU drives through tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Levies totalling up to 45% needed to compensate for Beijing’s ‘injurious’ subsidies, says Brussels

Business - Financial Times - October 30

EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese cars

The European Union on Wednesday imposed tariffs on Chinese-produced electric vehicles (EVs), adding another pressure point to Chinese EVs on top of existing American duties imposed by President ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

EU to pursue Temu for alleged sale of illegal products

Consumer groups have raised concerns about toxic goods sold on platform

World - Financial Times - October 30

The EU Is Investigating Temu for Illegal Products and Addictive Design

Toys, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics are suspected to be among the noncompliant products available to the Chinese shopping platform’s 90 million European users.

Tech - Wired - October 31

'That's democracy' - EU not concerned over Berlin government collapse

World - Yahoo News - November 7

EU governments struggle to fund green transition

Investors in Czech solar parks threaten to sue Prague over planned cuts to subsidies for photovoltaic installations

World - Financial Times - November 14

Chancellor and BoE governor call for UK to rebuild ties with EU

Reeves and Bailey highlight damage from Brexit amid concern about Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on trading partners

Business - Financial Times - November 14

Britain’s bold plan to create super funds

The case for consolidating the UK’s sprawling pension arsenal is strong

Business - Financial Times - November 14

EU or US? UK plays piggy in the middle

Plus, will Reeves’ pension reforms achieve the economic growth Labour hopes for?

World - Financial Times - November 15

EU to demand technology transfers from Chinese companies

New requirements will apply to batteries but could be expanded to other green sectors

World - Financial Times - 4 days ago

EU pledges $96M loan to Cameroon to boost infrastructure

The European Union says it will lend 91 million euros to Cameroon over the next three years to boost the West African country’s infrastructure and attract foreign investment

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

Far right gains traction in EU assembly

Patriots and ultraconservatives push centre-right EPP away from its allies

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Luxembourg's Juncker calls for end to border checks in EU

World - Yahoo News - 18 hours ago

UK wants to hire EU negotiator to 'reset' relations

The role will “prepare and lead negotiations with the EU on key UK interests”, the job posting said.

EU leader praises Serbia for its advances in EU membership bid despite growing Russian influence

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on has praised the Serbian president for meeting her and other European Union leaders instead of attending a Russia-organized summit of developing ...

World - ABC News - October 25

British lawmaker suspended from Labour Party after video shows apparent assault

A member of the British Parliament was suspended Sunday by the Labour Party after a video appeared to show him punching and knocking a man to the ground.

Israeli lawmakers pass second law to restrict the main UN agency providing aid to Gaza, and designate it a terror group

World - ABC News - October 28

NFL player-turned-lawmaker Colin Allred has a new playbook to take on Ted Cruz

Democratic Congressman Colin Allred is making his last push to secure votes ahead of his Election Day showdown in Texas with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.

Elections won't be impeded by 'weirdos’ after ballot box fires, says Washington lawmaker

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-Wash.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss ballot box fires in the state of Washington and calls for around-the-clock law enforcement presence at ballot drop locations.

Politics - NBC News - October 29

Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade

The nonprofit arm of “America’s pro-Israel lobby” is spending big to shape US lawmakers’ views of Israel’s conservative government.

Politics - Politico - October 30

Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans

Hard-right Dutch political leader Geert Wilders has blamed “Moroccans” for attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week and recommended the deportation of people convicted of involvement ...

World - ABC News - November 14

'Reckless pick': Lawmakers express doubts that Gaetz can get confirmed as attorney general

“I think he has a zero percent shot of getting through the Senate," said Donald Trump ally Rep. Max Miller.

Politics - Politico - November 13

Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans

Hard-right Dutch political leader Geert Wilders has blamed “Moroccans” for attacks on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam last week and recommended the deportation of people convicted of involvement ...

Sports - ABC News - November 14

South Korean court finds former lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for sexual slavery victims

South Korea’s Supreme Court has handed a suspended prison sentence to a former lawmaker who was found guilty of embezzling funds while leading a group supporting Korean survivors of Japan’s wartime ...

World - ABC News - November 14

Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand's parliament during fraught race relations debate

A vote in New Zealand’s parliament was suspended and two lawmakers ejected Thursday amid debate over a controversial proposed law redefining the country’s founding agreement between Indigenous ...

World - ABC News - November 14

Texas Supreme Court rules against lawmakers, allowing for Robert Roberson's execution to proceed

The Texas Supreme Court has ruled against lawmakers who used their subpoena power to halt the execution of a death row inmate for his daughter’s “shaken baby” death, paving the way for it to proceed.

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Texas GOP lawmaker responds to Trump's plan for mass deportations

Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

Australian senate censures Indigenous lawmaker who yelled at King Charles III

Library of Congress says hackers got access to its emails with lawmakers' offices

Trump picks Sean Duffy, TV host and former lawmaker, for transportation

Russian lawmakers endorse bill to ban adoptions by gender-transition countries

North Carolina GOP lawmakers vote to strip incoming Democratic leaders' powers

‘Black mark’: Lawmakers seethe over Ethics’ Gaetz report imbroglio

Number of women who are state lawmakers inches up to a record

Pro-Ukraine lawmakers make last-ditch effort to safeguard US support

Maine lawmaker accused of choking wife wins re-election by one vote

EU drives through tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

EU imposes new tariffs on Chinese cars

EU to pursue Temu for alleged sale of illegal products

The EU Is Investigating Temu for Illegal Products and Addictive Design

'That's democracy' - EU not concerned over Berlin government collapse

EU governments struggle to fund green transition

Chancellor and BoE governor call for UK to rebuild ties with EU

Britain’s bold plan to create super funds

EU or US? UK plays piggy in the middle

EU to demand technology transfers from Chinese companies

EU pledges $96M loan to Cameroon to boost infrastructure

Far right gains traction in EU assembly

Luxembourg's Juncker calls for end to border checks in EU

UK wants to hire EU negotiator to 'reset' relations

EU leader praises Serbia for its advances in EU membership bid despite growing Russian influence

British lawmaker suspended from Labour Party after video shows apparent assault

Israeli lawmakers pass second law to restrict the main UN agency providing aid to Gaza, and designate it a terror group

NFL player-turned-lawmaker Colin Allred has a new playbook to take on Ted Cruz

Elections won't be impeded by 'weirdos’ after ballot box fires, says Washington lawmaker

Members of Congress have taken hundreds of AIPAC-funded trips to Israel in the past decade

Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans

'Reckless pick': Lawmakers express doubts that Gaetz can get confirmed as attorney general

Dutch lawmaker Wilders wants to deport those convicted of violence against Israeli soccer fans

South Korean court finds former lawmaker guilty of misusing funds meant for sexual slavery victims

Lawmakers stage Māori protest in New Zealand's parliament during fraught race relations debate

Texas Supreme Court rules against lawmakers, allowing for Robert Roberson's execution to proceed

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