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Brazilian Senators are in conflict with the Supreme Federal Court over an investigation into a company linked to Minister Dias Toffoli, highlighting tensions between Congress and the judiciary.

The Argentine Federal Police (PFA) issued a statement regarding incidents that occurred outside Congress involving Greenpeace activists and journalists.

Patricia Bullrich announced that an inquiry has been launched against a Federal Police agent involved in the assault of journalists during a protest near Congress.

The article reports on an incident where a cameraman was attacked by the Argentine Federal Police (PFA) while covering a protest in front of the Congress.

A group of journalists were attacked by federal police outside the Argentine Congress during a debate on glacier protection laws, resulting in the detention of a cameraman.

Brazil's agricultural sector is pushing the federal government to issue a decree for protective measures ahead of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement vote in Congress.

A meeting convened by the President of the Supreme Federal Court in Brazil highlighted the contentious relationship between the judiciary and Congress regarding the regulation of unspecified salary additions.

A federal court has upheld a new congressional voting map in Utah that could increase Democratic representation, particularly in Salt Lake City.

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) and Congress have agreed to create a transition rule to regulate the payment of indemnity funds known as 'penduricalhos' in the public service.

Minister Gilmar Mendes of the Supreme Federal Court ordered that indemnity funds, known as 'penduricalhos', can only be paid to members of the Judiciary and Public Ministry if provided for by law approved by the National Congress.

The All Progressives Congress won five out of six chairmanship seats in the Federal Capital Territory Area Council elections, with the Peoples Democratic Party winning one.

The All Progressives Congress (APC) led in early results of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) council polls, amidst notable voter apathy.

The Argentine Federal Chamber confirmed the dismissal of Santiago Caputo in a case involving accusations of threats made by Facundo Manes during a Congressional encounter.

CDU leader Friedrich Merz opens the party congress and warmly greets former Chancellor Angela Merkel among other distinguished attendees.

The Argentine Congress approved a critical article in the labor reform that establishes the Labor Assistance Fund (FAL), despite opposition warnings about its implications for pension financing.

Rep. Thomas Massie faces criticism for suggesting he could trade his vote for a public acknowledgment of his efforts in disclosing Jeffrey Epstein's federal files.

CDU politicians express their support for Chancellor Friedrich Merz while pressing for further reforms ahead of the party's federal congress.

The Minister Alexandre de Moraes' authorization for an operation investigating the data leak of ministers and their families has been criticized in both the National Congress and the Supreme Federal Court (STF) in Brazil.

The Federal Government of Nigeria and the All Progressives Congress governors have pledged a total of N8 billion to support victims of the recent fire disaster at the Kano Singer Market.

A proposed bill in Brazil's Congress aims to establish a national rare earth reserve in the Poços de Caldas region, placing the responsibility for research and exploration under the federal government.

Salta Governor Gustavo Sáenz increased his political power by adding two deputies to the Innovación Federal block in Congress, enhancing its influence during negotiations with the government.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besent emphasized the necessity for Congress to pass a federal cryptocurrency regulation bill called the Transparency Act this spring to stabilize the market during turbulent times.

The appointment of Minister André Mendonça as the new rapporteur of the Master case in Brazil's Supreme Court is causing considerable concern among Congress members, particularly from the Centrão party.

US businesses are urging Congress and the federal administration to preserve the trilateral nature of the trade agreement T-MEC and provide legal and regulatory certainty during its review process.

The U.S. Congress is on the brink of a shutdown due to a standoff between Democrats and Republicans over the immigration police budget following the fatal shooting of two Americans by federal agents in Minneapolis.

Leaders in Brazil's Congress and the Centrão are mobilizing to protect Supreme Court Minister Dias Toffoli amid impeachment discussions connected to a federal police investigation.

U.S. lawmakers are advocating for a new bill aimed at addressing religious persecution in Nigeria, emphasizing the need to hold the federal government accountable.

A federal jury in Washington has rejected the Justice Department's attempt to prosecute six Democratic Congress members.

The House Rules Committee has moved forward with a voter ID bill requiring photo identification for voters in federal elections, stirring debate ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Congress is advancing legislation to establish federal safety standards for self-driving cars, potentially overriding state regulations.

Democratic lawmakers are interrogating the heads of US immigration agencies regarding aggressive tactics used by federal agents during a congressional hearing.

Brazilian Minister Flávio Dino criticizes public sector privileges while supporting President Lula's stance against Congress's proposal for new perks.

Federal Deputy Luciene Cavalcante has requested the Brazilian Congress to grant Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny the title of Brazilian citizen, highlighting his cultural contributions.

Ghislaine Maxwell invoked her Fifth Amendment rights during a video call with federal lawmakers seeking answers about her role in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking case.

Federal Deputy Arlindo Chinaglia presented a favorable report for the approval of the Mercosur-European Union free trade agreement in the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies.

The African Democratic Congress has condemned the massacre of over 70 people in Kwara State, blaming the Federal Government for failing in national security.

Representatives of the federal government and deputy Mendonça Filho have reached consensus that may help advance the Public Safety Constitutional Amendment in Congress.

Prince Sunday Fagbemi, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress in Kwara State, claims that enhanced federal funding has led to significant socio-economic and infrastructure improvements in the state.

The Brazilian Federal Court of Auditors (TCU) has authorized an inspection of the postal service to investigate potential administrative, financial, operational, and institutional irregularities in its management, responding to a request from the National Congress for an audit.

Democrats in Congress are threatening to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unless 'drastic changes' and 'real accountability' are enacted for the immigration enforcement agency ICE and other federal agencies enforcing President Trump's immigration policies.

The approved salary adjustment for civil servants of the Chamber of Deputies and the Federal Senate is projected to impact R$ 790 million, exceeding the expected revenue of 95% of Brazilian municipalities.

Father Francisco 'Paco' Olveira was arrested during a retirees' march near Congress and was later released and then re-arrested by federal police officers.

During a protest in favor of pensioners at Congress, clashes occurred between protesters and Federal Police, resulting in the use of pepper spray by the police against individuals throwing water, herbs, and sticks.

The brothers of Renee Good, who was shot dead by a federal immigration agent in Minneapolis, testified in Congress about the violence committed by ICE agents.

Former President D. Trump signed a budget law following congressional approval, which ended a brief government shutdown triggered by a dispute over federal actions in Minneapolis.

The brothers of Renee Good urged Congress to address the violence linked to federal immigration operations following her tragic death at the hands of federal officers.

The organized labor has agreed to withdraw all legal actions and cease industrial action in the Federal Capital Territory after Minister Nyesom Wike assured there would be no worker victimization following the recent strike.

US President Donald Trump signed a $1.2 trillion funding package to end a partial federal shutdown while facing upcoming challenges over Homeland Security funding and immigration issues.

Various news topics include a congressional approval for public sector pay increases, the arrest of a former public pension president due to fraud investigations, a federal inquiry into management fraud at BRB, violence against a dog by teenagers, record low temperatures in Cuba exacerbating a crisis, the US downing an Iranian drone near an aircraft carrier, and a significant rise in gold prices.

During a congressional hearing, three American citizens recounted their experiences of being attacked and having their rights violated by federal immigration agents under the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign.