House of representatives
Rep. Jamie Raskin Stands Firm in Opposition to Expelling Rep. George Santos: A Constitutional Standpoint
In a recent vote that captivated the attention of the nation, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) made headlines by casting his vote against the...
Labour Party Accuses INEC of Colluding with APC to Frustrate Appeal in Reps Seat
The Labour Party, LP, has accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of allegedly collaborating with the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, to...
Federal Lawmaker Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo Resigns from House of Representatives to Assume Ministerial Role
The federal lawmaker representing Akoko North-East/North-West Federal Constituency of Ondo State in the House of Representatives, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo has officially resigned from his...
Former Aides Launch Super PAC Affiliated with Congressional Black Caucus to Mobilize Black Voters for Democrats in 2024 Election
In a groundbreaking move, former aides to members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have unveiled the Rolling Sea Action Fund, the first-ever...
Plaintiffs in Case Seeking Extension of Buhari’s Tenure Abandon Suit
The plaintiffs in a suit seeking an extension of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari’s tenure have abandoned the case despite the pending determination of the...
#Kevin McCarthy clinches votes for House speaker
Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker on a historic post-midnight 15th ballot, overcoming holdouts from his own ranks and floor tensions that boiled...
2022 US election results: Live updates on national races; balance of power in Congress up in the air
Democrats currently have a slim control over the U.S. Congress, and Republicans are hoping to make major gains to win back power.
U.S. law allowing cruise ships to skip B.C. ports would set risky precedent: harbour authority
When the U.S. House of Representatives swiftly passed legislation amending a historical law that some say could have severe consequences for British Columbia’s...
House of Representatives Nigeria loses another member, Hassan Kila
Another death has rocked the House of Representatives; as a member representing Gwaram Federal Constituency of Jigawa State, Hassan Kila passes on. A...
Canada might have too much party discipline, but that’s at least better than too little
It is difficult to feel good about the overwhelming power and discipline that political parties exert over the democratic process in Canada. But...
Montreal servers hosted TheDonald, far-right site blamed for stirring up violence at Capitol riot
One of the main pro-Trump websites used to organize the deadly riot on the U.S. Capitol earlier this month was hosted by computer...
Alberta drafts Capitol Hill operatives as it seeks support for Keystone XL, trade issues
Alberta’s United Conservative government is hiring influential Capitol Hill lobbyists and communications experts as it seeks to win support in Washington, D.C., for the Keystone...
American chaos offers Canadians a chance to reflect on their own democracy
Concluding debate on a resolution to impeach U.S. President Donald Trump for “incitement of an insurrection,” Rep. Steny Hoyer invoked one of the...
Anxious voters were looking for safety in pandemic-year elections
Canada’s electoral calendar was looking a little sparse around this date 12 months ago, with only one provincial election on the horizon. It suggested that...
What actually happens if no one gets 270 electoral votes in 2020 election
In the not likely occasion that the 2020 election led to a tie, the circumstance would be the “messiest situation possible,” New York...
