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🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democratic Washington House majority leader apologizes for being ‘impaired’ during budget hearing

Washington House Majority Leader Joe Fitzgibbon has publicly apologized for appearing impaired during a budget committee meeting after consuming alcohol beforehand.

Feb 28 • 01:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The National Power Party says, 'Hold a legislative committee meeting on the TK integration law'... The Democratic Party replies, 'Cancel the filibuster first'

The ruling National Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party are engaged in a dispute over convening the legislative committee to process the Daegu-Gyeongbuk administrative integration law.

Feb 27 • 08:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Song Eon-seok, after the failure of Cheon Yeong-sik's nomination by 8 votes, said, 'Some party members were unable to participate in the vote, I apologize'

Song Eon-seok, the floor leader of the People Power Party, criticized the Democratic Party for disrupting bipartisan agreement after Cheon Yeong-sik's nomination to the Broadcast, Media, and Communications Committee failed by eight votes in the National Assembly, while also apologizing for the low participation of his party's members.

Feb 27 • 02:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Epstein Case: A Democratic Official Calls for Donald Trump's Hearing

A Democratic representative has requested that Donald Trump be summoned to testify before a House Committee investigating the Epstein case.

Feb 26 • 16:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Recommendation for Chun Young-sik, a member of the Broadcasting and Media Telecommunication Committee, rejected

A proposal by the ruling People Power Party to appoint Chun Young-sik to the Broadcasting and Media Telecommunication Committee has been rejected by the National Assembly, while the Democratic Party's proposal for Go Min-soo passed successfully.

Feb 26 • 10:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Public Prosecutor's Cancellation Committee to Remain Until President Lee's Indictment is Cancelled

The Public Prosecutor's Cancellation Committee announced it will continue its operations until President Lee's indictment is cancelled, despite calls for its dissolution following the establishment of a new official party organization.

Feb 26 • 06:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PHOTOS: Yilwatda unveils APC national convention committee

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Nigeria, Dr. Nentawe G. Yilwatda, inaugurated the party’s National Convention Committee, emphasizing its significance for democratic values.

Feb 25 • 22:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Democratic Party Launches an Official Body for Cancellation of Indictments... A Move to Contain Anti-Government Forces?

The Democratic Party of Korea has established a new committee to investigate alleged fabricated charges by the Yoon Seok-youl government and to push for the cancellation of indictments against its members.

Feb 25 • 12:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reasons why the government of the Liberal Democratic Party aims to expand arms exports: Discussion of 'safeguard measures' is sidelined

The Liberal Democratic Party's security research committee in Japan is proposing a review of the operational guidelines regarding arms exports, aiming to eliminate restrictions that limit exports to specific categories of aid and military support.

Feb 25 • 11:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will the 'Prosecution Dismissal Meeting' be Absorbed as an Official Party Organization Amid Political Tension?

The Democratic Party of Korea is revamping its internal committee focused on addressing politically motivated prosecutions in response to concerns over rival factions gaining power.

Feb 25 • 10:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Is the Public Cancellation Group becoming a faction meeting?"...Kim Gi-pyo and Buseung-chan declare withdrawal

Two members of the Democratic Party of Korea, Kim Gi-pyo and Buseung-chan, have announced their withdrawal from a group aimed at pushing for the cancellation of charges against President Lee Jae-myung, following the establishment of a formal committee within their party.

Feb 25 • 05:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the ‘Anti-Cheonggye’ faction a countermeasure against the ‘Government’s Manipulative Prosecution’? The Democratic Party decides to establish a ‘Special Committee on the Manipulative Prosecution of the Yoon Government’

The Democratic Party of Korea has decided to establish a special committee to investigate manipulative prosecution cases linked to the Yoon administration, possibly as a response to factional dynamics within the party.

Feb 25 • 03:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Two months after the municipal election, I am wasting my time discussing cleaning supplies and food clubs

A newly elected member of Copenhagen’s Health and Care Committee expresses frustration about the democratic decision-making processes in welfare policy.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Passage of Integrated Law for Jeonnam and Gwangju through the Legislative Judiciary Committee... Presentation of the 3rd Commercial Code Amendment Proposal at the General Assembly

The integrated special law for Jeonnam and Gwangju passed through the Legislative Judiciary Committee, while other integration laws faced delays due to insufficient public consensus.

Feb 24 • 11:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Judicial Three Laws’ thwarting the special law on US investment... Both the Democratic and People’s Power parties blame each other for the failed special committee

The Korean National Assembly's planned meeting on a special law for US investments was disrupted as the ruling and opposition parties blamed each other for delays in legislative proceedings.

Feb 24 • 08:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democrats name candidates to 'Red to Blue' initiative, aiming to flip GOP majority during midterms

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee has announced candidates in its 'Red to Blue' initiative to challenge Republican incumbents in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.

Feb 23 • 15:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Three Administrative Integration Laws’ Presented at Legislative Judiciary Committee Meeting... Chungnam and Daejeon Can’t Narrow Differences

The Democratic Party has introduced three special laws for the establishment of integrated metropolitan cities in South Korea, but the opposition party continues to oppose the proposal for Chungnam and Daejeon.

Feb 23 • 13:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking] The ‘Mandatory Disposal of Self-Stock’ Third Amendment to the Commercial Act Passes National Assembly Legal Affairs Committee

The third amendment to the Commercial Act, mandating the disposal of self-acquired company stocks, has passed the National Assembly's Legal Affairs Committee.

Feb 23 • 10:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Amendment to the National Referendum Act Passes the Ministry of the Interior and Safety Committee... Allows for Constitutional Amendments Voting

An amendment to the National Referendum Act that allows for voting on constitutional amendments has passed the South Korean National Assembly's Ministry of the Interior and Safety Committee.

Feb 23 • 02:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The Czech Republic boycotts the opening of the Paralympic Games: Russian participation is a 'democratic' decision, explains the organization

The Czech Republic has announced a boycott of the opening of the Paralympic Games in response to the decision allowing Russian athletes to participate, which the International Paralympic Committee defends as a 'democratic' choice.

Feb 20 • 16:38 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Amendment to the Pardon Law Limiting Pardons for Insurrectionists Passes Legislative Committee

An amendment to the pardon law that restricts pardons for those guilty of insurrection and foreign exchange crimes has been approved by the National Assembly's Legislation and Judiciary Committee in South Korea.

Feb 20 • 09:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

After the KU quarrel – S wants to see Lex Landerholm

The Social Democrats in Sweden are calling for a 'Lex Landerholm' to give the opposition more powers in the constitution committee to investigate the Landerholm affair, accusing the government of obstruction.

Feb 20 • 08:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mandatory ‘Share Buyback Cancellation’ Bill Passes Committee

A bill mandating the cancellation of treasury stocks has successfully passed the legal subcommittee of the National Assembly in South Korea.

Feb 20 • 08:44 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

RNC sues to stop Democrats' Virginia redistricting push

The Republican National Committee is suing Virginia election officials to block a Democratic plan to redraw the state's congressional map, claiming it violates the state’s Constitution.

Feb 19 • 12:57 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The LDP Plans to Appoint Yasutoshi Nishimura as Head of Election Strategy Committee Amid Backroom Money Scandal

The Liberal Democratic Party of Japan intends to appoint Yasutoshi Nishimura, a former Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, as the next head of its election strategy committee.

Feb 18 • 08:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Former Minister Sakamoto Appointed as Chair of House of Representatives Budget Committee

The Liberal Democratic Party has appointed former Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Tetsushi Sakamoto as the new Chair of the House of Representatives Budget Committee following a significant defeat in the recent elections.

Feb 16 • 11:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Internal Cohesion Not Achieved... Lee Jung-hyun of the People's Power Party Says 'We Need to Join Forces with Different Groups'

Lee Jung-hyun, chairman of the People's Power Party's candidate management committee, emphasizes the need for collaboration with different political factions for upcoming elections amid internal criticism of the party.

Feb 14 • 06:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Former Opposition... Democratic Party in Turmoil Over Lee Seong-yoon's Appointment as Chair of Special Committee on Fabricated Prosecution Cases

The Democratic Party of Korea has faced internal turmoil after appointing Lee Seong-yoon as the head of a special committee addressing fabricated prosecution cases, amid objections from party members.

Feb 13 • 11:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Democratic Party issues a warning to Choi Min-hee for ‘accepting cash gifts at daughter’s wedding’ during National Assembly audit – “Violation of duty to maintain dignity”

The Democratic Party's ethics committee issued a warning to lawmaker Choi Min-hee for accepting cash gifts during her daughter's wedding held at the National Assembly, citing a breach of norms regarding maintaining the dignity of the party.

Feb 12 • 13:30 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

"You are a failed lawyer": Trump's prosecutor refused to answer questions at the hearing about Epstein and attacked the Democrats

During a House Judiciary Committee hearing, Attorney General Pam Bondi defended President Donald Trump and refused to answer questions regarding Jeffrey Epstein, clashing with Democratic lawmakers.

Feb 12 • 08:48 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bondi hearing devolves into chaos of shouts as AG accuses top Democrats of 'theatrics'

Attorney General Pam Bondi faced intense scrutiny during a chaotic House Judiciary Committee hearing where she rejected accusations from Democratic members regarding her handling of sexual abuse investigations.

Feb 11 • 18:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Lawsuits and Supreme Court Justice Expansion Act’ Passes Committee Led by Democratic Party

The Democratic Party's proposal to expand the number of Supreme Court Justices and allow constitutional petitions regarding court rulings has passed the National Assembly's legislation committee.

Feb 11 • 14:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Trial Appeal Law' Passed by the Democratic Party in Committee

The South Korean National Assembly's Legislative and Judiciary Committee has approved a bill allowing constitutional appeals against court rulings, led by the Democratic Party.

Feb 11 • 14:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Borno ADC chair apologises for rejecting transitional, registration committees

The Chairman of the African Democratic Congress in Borno State, Umar Bolori, has apologized for rejecting the party's transitional and registration committee, calling his previous actions an error.

Feb 11 • 07:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Ji-won: We should also seek cooperation in local elections within the merger preparation committee for the Democratic-innovation unity

Park Ji-won, a member of the Democratic Party, suggests exploring cooperation in local elections through the merger preparation committee.

Feb 11 • 02:52 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Year One Leisure: Democrats and ‘Only Justice’ Reforms - Can Election Coalition Be Possible with Different Calculations?

Discussions on an electoral coalition between the Democratic Party and the Justice Party intensify as Justice Party leader Cho Kuk agrees to the formation of a committee proposed by the Democratic Party.

Feb 11 • 02:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Whispers Between Jeong Cheong-rae and Lee An-ju After Three Weeks... "We Are One Team" Escapes a Critical Situation

The atmosphere in the Democratic Party's Supreme Committee shifts towards harmony as tensions subside following Jeong Cheong-rae's announcement to halt merger discussions with the Justice Party.

Feb 11 • 02:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cho Kuk: "I agree with the proposal of the Democratic Party to form a preparation committee for solidarity and integration... a decision will be made at this week's party committee meeting"

Cho Kuk, leader of the Justice Party, has agreed to the formation of a preparation committee for solidarity and integration proposed by the Democratic Party of Korea, which will be confirmed in the upcoming party committee meeting this week.

Feb 11 • 00:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democratic lawmaker compares ICE agents to Nazis and Gestapo during fiery House hearing on enforcement

During a contentious House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Democratic lawmakers likened ICE agents to Nazis and the Gestapo while questioning the agency's enforcement tactics.

Feb 10 • 23:53 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Democratic Representative Labels Federal Immigration Agents 'Thugs' During Tense Hearing

Rep. Shri Thanedar criticized federal immigration agents during a Homeland Security Committee hearing, calling them 'thugs' and accusing them of misconduct in their operations.

Feb 10 • 20:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] Jeong Cheong-rae announces to halt discussions on merger with the Innovation Party before local elections... Instead, will initiate integration through the Integration Promotion Committee after elections

Jeong Cheong-rae, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, has decided to suspend merger discussions with the Justice Innovation Party ahead of the upcoming local elections, proposing instead to form a committee for future integration efforts post-elections.

Feb 10 • 12:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Yong-tae: 'It is unreasonable to eliminate politicians with different thoughts through the ethics committee'

Kim Yong-tae, a member of South Korea's ruling People Power Party, criticizes the ethics committee for attempting to remove dissenting politicians rather than fostering democratic discourse.

Feb 10 • 01:38 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Pasok: The new committee of 'Democratic Alliance and Expansion' has been announced.

Pasok has announced a new committee consisting of over 40 members, including former ministers and high-ranking officials from SYRIZA, but no current MPs are involved.

Feb 9 • 09:14 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abia PDP hails INEC’s recognition of Anyanwu-led national committee

The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for officially recognizing the Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu-led Caretaker National Working Committee following a recent court ruling.

Feb 7 • 00:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abia PDP hails INEC’s recognition of Anyanwu-led national committee

The Abia State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party has praised the Independent National Electoral Commission for officially recognizing the Abdulrahman Mohammed and Senator Samuel Anyanwu-led Caretaker National Working Committee in accordance with a recent Federal High Court judgment.

Feb 6 • 22:21 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement on the Inaugural Meeting of the Joint Steering Committee of the U.S.-DRC Strategic Partnership Agreement

The U.S. and the Democratic Republic of the Congo reaffirm their commitment to economic growth and stability through their Strategic Partnership Agreement.

Feb 6 • 15:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

PDP crisis: Makinde camp fumes as INEC recognises Wike bloc

The crisis within the Peoples Democratic Party intensifies as the Independent National Electoral Commission acknowledges a caretaker committee supported by Nyesom Wike, provoking anger from the opposing faction led by Tanimu Turaki.

Feb 6 • 00:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Wike-backed PDP caretaker committee attends INEC meeting

The Nyesom Wike-backed Peoples Democratic Party Caretaker Committee participated in a quarterly consultative meeting with the Independent National Electoral Commission in Abuja.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Democrats launch aggressive campaign to win back infrequent voters

The Democratic National Committee is initiating a campaign called Local Listeners aimed at re-engaging over one million infrequent voters in critical battleground districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Feb 4 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Breaking News] The People Power Party gives up on demanding 'ratification of the investment law'... Expected to pass at the end of February in the special committee between the ruling and opposition parties

The special law for strategic investment management between South Korea and the U.S. is anticipated to pass by the end of February after an agreement between the Democratic Party and the People Power Party to form a special committee, with the latter abandoning its demand for National Assembly ratification.

Feb 4 • 09:04 UTC

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