Gilmar Mendes cancels the confidentiality breach of a company belonging to Toffoli's family: 'abuse of power'
Brazilian Supreme Court Minister Gilmar Mendes has annulled the breach of confidentiality on financial and telecommunication records of a company linked to his colleague, Minister Dias Toffoli, citing 'abuse of power' by the Senate's organized crime committee.
The PP summons Deputy Prime Minister Montero to the Senate investigation committee of SEPI
The People's Party in Spain has summoned Deputy Prime Minister María Jesús Montero to testify before a Senate committee investigating alleged corruption related to the State Industrial Participation Society (SEPI).
Senate urges Tinubu to sack CAC boss
The Nigerian Senate has called for the removal of the Corporate Affairs Commission's Registrar-General due to persistent non-compliance with committee summons.
Former banker Daniel Vorcaro is expected to testify in the Senate on the 10th
Former banker Daniel Vorcaro is scheduled to testify before the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee on March 10, following a rescheduling of his appearance.
Senate Committee Sets New Date for Testimony of Vorcaro, Owner of Banco Master
The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee has rescheduled the testimony of Banco Master owner Daniel Vorcaro to March 10, at his defense's request.
Wellness influencer picked by Trump for surgeon general faces Senate grilling
Casey Means, Donald Trump's controversial nominee for surgeon general, faces questioning from the Senate health committee after her initial hearing was postponed due to childbirth.
Government and CFM dispute control of proficiency exam in medicine in the Senate
The Brazilian Senate's Social Affairs Committee is revisiting the creation of a proficiency exam for newly graduated physicians.
Vorcaro will be heard in Senate committee next Tuesday and in person, says Renan Calheiros
Daniel Vorcaro, owner of Banco Master, will testify in person before the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee next Tuesday as part of a significant investigation into financial fraud.
Former RBA governor calls for capital gains tax discount to be scrapped
Former RBA governor Bernie Fraser advocates for the removal of the capital gains tax discount during a parliamentary hearing focused on housing supply and inequality.
Senate panel says immigration measures should be removed from border bill
Canadian senators are advocating for the removal or modification of immigration-related provisions in the government’s border security bill, C-12, citing concerns raised by an in-depth study conducted by the social affairs committee.
Senate Commission will decide on Tuesday regarding Vorcaro's testimony, says Renan
The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee in Brazil will decide on Tuesday about the testimony request from Daniel Vorcaro, head of Banco Master, amid a significant financial fraud investigation.
Positions are being aligned in the Senate in strategic committees
The Argentine government is making progress in enhancing relations with the opposition in the Senate for strategic committee arrangements.
Mendonça Provides More Transparency to the Master Case
Brazilian Minister André Mendonça ensures greater transparency in the Master case by ordering the Senate President to submit confidential data linked to former banker Daniel Vorcaro to the INSS Parliamentary Inquiry Committee.
Official urgency: ratification of the agreement between Mercosur and the European Union advanced in the Senate
The Argentine Senate's Foreign Relations Committee swiftly approved the ratification of the Mercosur-European Union agreement, paving the way for a final voting session next week.
Natasha backs Tinubu’s nominee Yusuf for NAHCON chair
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan supports the nomination of Ambassador Ismail Yusuf as the Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria during a Senate committee screening.
Climate disinformation, the Atlas Network and Dr Karl
A Senate committee in Australia is examining the impact of climate disinformation and its implications for critical discussions about climate change and energy.
Nigeria: Senate Panel Kicks As Tribunal Spends N16m On Office Fumigation
The Senate Committee on Capital Market in Nigeria has questioned the Investments and Securities Tribunal over its spending of N16 million on cleaning and fumigation services from its budget.
Senate panel queries tribunal over N16 million spent on office fumigation
The Nigerian Senate Committee on Capital Market has questioned the Investments and Securities Tribunal about its N16 million expenditure on office fumigation in 2025.
Natasha not a member of NCDC Senate committee, was never invited — Chairman
Senator Titus Zam clarified that Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan is not a member of the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission, contradicting her claims of exclusion from the committee's attendance register.
Drama as Natasha protests exclusion from North Central committee
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan of Kogi Central protests her exclusion from the Senate Committee on the North Central Development Commission, highlighting issues of marginalization in the Senate.
Javier Milei and his measures, LIVE: after his victory in the Senate, the Government accelerates the advance of labor reform in the Chamber of Deputies
Following his significant Senate victory, President Javier Milei's government is expediting the labor reform process in the Chamber of Deputies, with discussions set to take place in committee next week.
Renan Calheiros wants to hear Vorcaro in Senate commission on the 24th
Former banker Daniel Vorcaro is invited to speak at a meeting of the Senate's Economic Affairs Committee on February 24 regarding the Master Bank scandal.
Promised everything beautiful in hope of the ambassador position
Billy Long, a nominee for the U.S. ambassadorship in Iceland, testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee amid controversy over his comments about Iceland as the 52nd state of the United States.
Nigeria: Defence - Senate Raises the Alarm Over Slow 2025 Budget Implementation
The Nigerian Senate Committee on Defence raised concerns about the slow implementation of the 2025 defence budget, warning that delays could hinder efforts to improve national security.
Conference committee must retain electronic transmission – Dickson
Nigerian lawmaker Seriake Dickson calls for the Senate-House conference committee to adhere to the House's version of the Electoral Amendment Bill, emphasizing the importance of electronic result transmission for electoral integrity.
‘I comb my hair at home’: Morenistas disown Senate aesthetics and ask to move on
Mexican Senators Cynthia López Castro and Andrea Chávez Treviño denied involvement in the Senate's suspended aesthetic sessions and distanced themselves from the controversy during a committee meeting.
DF Senators Call Ibaneis 'Advertising Boy' of Master Case and Request Him to Speak to Committee
Three senators from the Federal District have requested Governor Ibaneis Rocha to testify before a legislative committee regarding the Master Bank scandal.
Master Case: Senate committee approves meetings with the Federal Police, Central Bank, TCU, CVM, and former president of BRB
The Brazilian Senate's Committee on Economic Affairs approved invitations for various authorities to provide information regarding the Master Bank case.
[BREAKING] Electoral Act: Senate appoints 12 members to work with Reps
The Nigerian Senate has appointed a 12-member committee to collaborate with the House of Representatives on the Electoral Amendment Act.
CAE should ask to share confidential data from the Master case
The Senate's Economic Affairs Committee in Brazil plans to request the sharing of confidential documents related to the Master Bank case during a meeting with federal law enforcement and the Supreme Court president.
Senate backs Tinubu’s $7.7 trillion halal economy drive, pledges support
Nigeria's Senate Committee on Finance supports President Tinubu's National Halal Economy Strategy, highlighting its potential in the global halal market valued at $7.7 trillion.
Scaling back the capital gains tax discount might not help housing affordability – but there are still good reasons to do it
Reducing tax breaks for property investors may not significantly lower house prices, but it could positively impact home ownership rates in the long run.
Warren and Bessent erupt into shouting match over Trump's Warsh joke
During a Senate Banking Committee hearing, Sen. Elizabeth Warren clashed with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over President Trump's controversial joke regarding Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh, leading to a heated exchange.
Outcry in Senate over Lalong, Adegbonmire’s exclusion from electoral act committee
Senators protested the exclusion of key committee chairmen from the Electoral Act Amendment Committee, causing chaos during proceedings.
Ban on advertising and sponsorship of betting advances in the Senate
The Senate's Science and Technology Committee approved a bill banning the advertising and sponsorship of sports betting and online games, marking a defeat for betting companies.
Senate Commission establishes task force to monitor irregularities of Banco Master
The Economic Affairs Commission of the Senate has formed a task force to oversee investigations into irregularities associated with Banco Master, initiated by the committee's president, Renan Calheiros.
Senate Commission creates working group to monitor the Mercosur-EU Agreement
The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations approved the establishment of a working group to monitor the progress of the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union.
Swiss Banks: UBS Executives Before US Senate Committee Due to Nazi Accounts
Executives from Swiss bank UBS faced uncomfortable questioning during a US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing regarding the acceptance of Nazi-linked accounts.
Senate confirms Oyewole as Supreme Court justice
The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Justice Joseph Oyewole as a Justice of the Supreme Court following a committee report urging his nomination.
Senate confirms Oyewole as Supreme Court justice
The Nigerian Senate confirmed Justice Joseph Oyewole's appointment as a Supreme Court Justice following a report from the Senate Committee on Judiciary.
Netflix CEO Faces Senate Committee Questions Regarding Warner Bros. Deal
Ted Sarandos will testify before a Senate committee on February 3, facing intense inquiries about Netflix's proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Close ties between Nazis and Credit Suisse: 890 accounts of the regime brought to light
A recent investigation revealed at least 890 previously unknown accounts linked to the Nazi regime at Credit Suisse, as disclosed by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley ahead of a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on banks' roles in facilitating the Holocaust.
Plan to end government shutdown survives key House hurdle after Trump quells GOP rebellion threats
The Senate's plan to end the partial government shutdown has moved forward after being approved by the House Rules Committee, setting the stage for a possible vote in the full House.
The PP forces another investigation committee in the Senate about the SEPI still under judicial secrecy
The Popular Party (PP) has instigated another investigation committee in the Senate concerning the SEPI, which remains under judicial secrecy, amid ongoing political tensions regarding corruption between the government and opposition.
Almeida and Collboni contrast their housing models: the cap that the PP does not apply due to being 'nefarious' and lowers prices
The mayors of Madrid and Barcelona, José Luis Martínez Almeida and Jaume Collboni, presented their differing housing policies at a Senate housing committee session, highlighting the need for increased supply despite their contrasting approaches.
Attack on power grid: Did the Berlin Senate act too slowly?
The Berlin House of Representatives' Interior Committee discussed the slow response by the Senate regarding the recent attack on the power grid, with criticism aimed at Interior Senator Iris Spranger.
Grassley presses FBI over Trump Arctic Frost probe name, calls change ‘anything but random’
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is demanding clarity from the FBI regarding the naming process of investigations after changes were made to the Arctic Frost probe associated with President Trump.
GOP senator blocks Trump DHS nominees until Noem testifies before Senate
Senator Thom Tillis is blocking President Trump's Department of Homeland Security nominees until Secretary Kristi Noem testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
A judge summons Santos Cerdán to testify for lying in the Senate investigative committee
Santos Cerdán, the former Secretary of Organization of the PSOE, has been called to testify in Madrid regarding allegations of lying under oath in a Senate investigation related to corruption.
The judge does not allow Ábalos to leave prison to appear before the Senate committee tomorrow
A Spanish Supreme Court judge has denied the request for former Transport Minister José Luis Ábalos to leave prison to testify before the Senate committee.