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Declare Abaribe’s seat vacant, Abia APGA tells Senate

The All Progressives Grand Alliance in Abia State has urged the Senate to declare Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe's seat vacant due to his resignation from the party.

Mar 20 • 09:05 UTC
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Paxton racks up Texas endorsements as bitter Cornyn runoff hits fever pitch

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is gaining significant political endorsements from within the state as he prepares for a tense Senate primary runoff against incumbent Sen. John Cornyn.

Mar 19 • 14:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
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Florida Rejects Bill Seeking to Prohibit Cousin Marriages

Florida's Senate has rejected a bill that aimed to ban marriages between first cousins, maintaining the state's current marriage laws without changes.

Mar 19 • 02:20 UTC
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State Police: Barau Vows Constitutional Safeguards for Nigerians

The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has pledged to address concerns regarding the establishment of state police as part of ongoing constitutional reforms in Nigeria.

Mar 19 • 00:13 UTC
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State police: Nigerians’ fears must be addressed, says Barau

Senate Deputy President Barau Jibrin emphasized the importance of addressing Nigerians' concerns regarding the establishment of state police during a meeting with a police steering committee.

Mar 18 • 16:25 UTC
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Blue-state Democrat on fast track to Senate defies Schumer

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defies Senate leader Chuck Schumer as she wins the Democratic Senate nomination and aims for a historic election.

Mar 18 • 15:14 UTC
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Blue state Dem candidate who made 'affordability' a key issue in campaign ripped for charging $13 for water

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi faces backlash for charging $13 for water at his campaign's election night party, contradicting his emphasis on affordability during the Senate race.

Mar 18 • 13:31 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
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Attention Drivers in Florida: Goodbye to the Law that Sought to Change the Sticker Rule on License Plates

A proposal in Florida to modernize vehicle registration and eliminate the traditional yellow sticker on license plates has failed to advance in the state Senate.

Mar 18 • 01:19 UTC
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Senate Republican expands childcare fraud crackdown to more blue states

A Senate Republican is expanding his investigation into childcare fraud from Minnesota to include New York, Michigan, and Oregon, citing concerns over improper payments in state-administered programs.

Mar 17 • 12:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
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Breaking news in a Republican stronghold: Trump's decision that changes seats in a key state

Trump's endorsement of Congressman Kevin Hern shifts the political landscape in Oklahoma, positioning him as the clear frontrunner for the Senate vacancy left by Markwayne Mullin.

Mar 16 • 21:34 UTC
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BREAKING: Tinubu swears in Oyedele as minister of state for finance

Bola Tinubu has officially sworn in Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance following his Senate confirmation.

Mar 16 • 14:54 UTC
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Critical swing state candidates reveal where they stand on DHS funding after suspected terror attacks

In the wake of recent suspected terror attacks in the U.S., Senate candidates, including Republican Mike Rogers, express support for the reinstatement of funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Mar 14 • 11:00 UTC
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Democrat state lawmaker debates former NCAA volleyball player who forfeited to SJSU team with trans athlete

Arizona state senator Catherine Miranda debated former NCAA volleyball player Kaylie Ray during a Senate Education committee hearing focused on a bill protecting women's sports from trans athletes.

Mar 12 • 21:48 UTC
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Mecias de Jesus leaves the Senate, ending 33 years of uninterrupted political life to assume a lifetime position

Mecias de Jesus has resigned from his role as a senator to take on a lifetime position as a councilor on the State Court of Accounts in Roraima, marking the end of his 33-year political career in various parliamentary roles.

Mar 12 • 15:11 UTC
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Nigeria: Senate Confirms Taiwo Oyedele As Minister

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Taiwo Oyedele as the new Minister of State for Finance, replacing Doris Anite-Uzoka.

Mar 12 • 05:28 UTC
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Roberta Acioly takes office in the Senate after Mecias de Jesus leaves for the TCE-RR

Roberta Acioly was sworn in as a senator from Roraima after Mecias de Jesus left the Senate to assume a role at the State Court of Audit.

Mar 11 • 22:19 UTC
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Senate begins screening of Oyedele as minister

The Nigerian Senate has started screening Taiwo Oyedele for his nomination as Minister of State for Finance, following a request from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Mar 11 • 15:44 UTC
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Trump pick pulls nomination due to lack of Senate support after past comments

Jeremy Carl withdrew his nomination for assistant secretary of state after facing bipartisan criticism over his past comments regarding race, religion, and Israel.

Mar 11 • 12:25 UTC
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Nigeria: Tinubu Asks Senate to Confirm Oyedele As Minister

President Bola Tinubu has nominated Taiwo Oyedele as minister of state for finance, seeking Senate confirmation for the appointment.

Mar 11 • 06:02 UTC
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Tinubu presents FCT budget, seeks Senate confirmation for Oyedele

President Bola Tinubu has presented the 2026 budget for the Federal Capital Territory and requested the Senate to confirm Mr. Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance.

Mar 11 • 01:23 UTC
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Democrat rising star called out for ‘creepy’ comment about transgender children

Texas state representative James Talarico faces backlash for a 'creepy' comment made during a podcast about transgender children.

Mar 10 • 17:16 UTC
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Afternoon recap: Saraki calls for fresh PDP convention, Tinubu seeks senate nod for Oyedele, Abe’s appointment

Former Senate President Bukola Saraki is calling for a new national convention for the Peoples Democratic Party, while President Bola Tinubu has requested the Senate to confirm Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance.

Mar 10 • 14:32 UTC
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JUST IN: Tinubu seeks Senate confirmation of Oyedele, Abe as minister, NUPRC chairman

President Bola Tinubu has requested the Nigerian Senate to confirm Taiwo Oyedele as Minister of State for Finance and Magnus Abe as chairman of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission.

Mar 10 • 11:04 UTC
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Senate deputy minority leader dumps PDP, joins Accord

Lere Oyewumi, the senator from Osun West and last PDP member in Osun, has defected to the Accord Party amid a wave of defections from the PDP.

Mar 9 • 19:20 UTC
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State Department defends 'proactive' evacuation efforts against Dems' claims of diplomatic chaos

The State Department reported successful evacuation efforts for nearly 28,000 Americans from the Middle East amid criticism from Senate Democrats over handling the situation following increased conflict in Iran.

Mar 8 • 16:17 UTC
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Colleen Hanabusa, first woman to be president of Hawaii state senate, dies aged 74

Colleen Hanabusa, the first woman president of the Hawaii state senate and former US representative, has passed away at the age of 74.

Mar 7 • 01:13 UTC
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‘God is non-binary’: Texas Dem nominee Talarico’s past remarks on abortion, race and gender draw scrutiny

Texas state Rep. James Talarico faces scrutiny for past controversial remarks about religion, race, and gender as he runs for the Democratic Senate nomination.

Mar 5 • 17:44 UTC
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Jasmine Crockett faces criticism from Black Democrats after losing Texas Senate primary race

Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces backlash from fellow Democrats after losing the Texas Senate primary to state Rep. James Talarico, with criticism focusing on her campaign strategy.

Mar 5 • 15:08 UTC
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Jigawa federal varsity expels 20, suspends 15 over exam malpractice

The Federal University, Dutse in Jigawa State has expelled 20 students and suspended 15 for participating in examination malpractice, as approved by its Senate.

Mar 5 • 06:13 UTC
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‘Straight Outta Congress’: Top progressive concedes race after viral mockery for ‘embarrassing’ defeat

Rep. Jasmine Crockett has conceded her Senate race after losing to state Rep. James Talarico, raising questions about her political future.

Mar 4 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
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Texas polls begin to close as Democratic rivals battle in Senate primary

As polls close in Texas, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state representative James Talarico are engaged in a contested Senate primary drawing significant national attention and record voter turnout.

Mar 4 • 01:41 UTC
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U.S. midterm primaries in Texas set to be a contentious vote

The upcoming Texas midterm primaries include significant Senate contests that could impact the Democratic efforts to flip the state.

Mar 3 • 19:13 UTC
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Texas Senate primaries explode as Cornyn warns Paxton could cost GOP majority, Democrats clash over race

The Texas Senate primaries are heating up, with significant implications for both the GOP's hold on the Senate majority and the Democrats' chances of winning in a traditionally Republican state.

Mar 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
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Elections in North Carolina: What is voted on in today's primaries on March 3rd

North Carolina voters are participating in primary elections today to select candidates for the U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, and state legislature.

Mar 3 • 07:51 UTC
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Prediction markets point to Talarico-Paxton showdown in Texas Senate race

Prediction markets show strong support for a potential matchup between Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico in the upcoming Texas Senate race.

Mar 2 • 15:20 UTC
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Trump’s Iran strike rocks Texas Senate race as Dems demand ‘war powers,’ GOP applauds president

The recent U.S. airstrikes in Iran have significantly impacted the Texas Senate race, with Republicans supporting President Trump's actions and Democrats opposing them ahead of the state's primary elections.

Mar 1 • 22:55 UTC
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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).

Feb 27 • 11:30 UTC
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Senate Leader, NEMA deliver relief items to Ekiti rainstorm victims

Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele and NEMA have provided relief materials to victims of a recent rainstorm in Ekiti State, Nigeria.

Feb 26 • 18:35 UTC
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Thune calls out 'two Americas' as Democrats refuse to stand for war heroes, law enforcement at SOTU

Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized congressional Democrats for their lack of support for war heroes and law enforcement during President Trump's State of the Union address, highlighting a significant political divide.

Feb 26 • 14:31 UTC
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Tinubu to Senate: Amend constitution for state police now

President Bola Tinubu has urged the Nigerian National Assembly to amend the constitution to allow for the creation of state police in response to the country’s escalating security challenges.

Feb 26 • 00:09 UTC
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MAGA voter crashes 'scumbag' Dem senator's SOTU boycott speech: 'Go Trump!'

A Trump supporter disrupted a Democratic State of the Union boycott rally, drawing online mockery and support from right-wing commentators.

Feb 25 • 21:52 UTC
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Senate Dem says he left the State of the Union address because he couldn't endure 'hours of Trump's lies'

Senator Mark Warner of Virginia left President Trump's State of the Union address before it concluded, citing an inability to endure what he termed 'hours of Trump's lies.'

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
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The president of Plus Ultra states that he had no "doubt" he could apply for the rescue, but denies "favors and undue interference"

The president of Plus Ultra, Julio Martínez Sola, testified before the Spanish Senate, asserting that he had no doubt his airline could qualify for state aid, while denying any improper influence in the process.

Feb 25 • 11:21 UTC
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Schumer, Dems again block DHS funding, force State of the Union showdown

Senate Democrats blocked a Republican-led attempt to fund the Department of Homeland Security, prolonging a partial government shutdown as negotiations between both parties remain stalled.

Feb 24 • 23:12 UTC
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Rebel GOP Senate candidate enters lion's den for Trump's State of the Union

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a GOP Senate candidate, plans to confront establishment opponents during President Trump's State of the Union address.

Feb 24 • 20:30 UTC
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Texas Democrat cries for voting Talarico over Crockett because 'we need somebody who can win'

Texas Democratic voters are expressing concerns that Rep. Jasmine Crockett may not be able to win against her opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, in the Senate primary races.

Feb 24 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
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New Caledonia: the crucial constitutional reform launched in Parliament, without guarantee of success

The French Senate has begun discussing a significant constitutional reform for New Caledonia, aiming to establish it as a new state, amid concerns of opposition disrupting the process.

Feb 24 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
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Carlos says Bolsonaro creates a list of pre-candidates for the Senate and state governments for the PL

Carlos Bolsonaro reports that his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, is preparing a list of potential candidates for the Senate and state governments while in prison.

Feb 21 • 23:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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José Antonio Griñán: "There is no dialogue in Congress and the Senate that gives birth to anything different from hatred"

José Antonio Griñán reflects on his political career and the current state of public life, expressing concern over the lack of constructive dialogue in Spain's political landscape.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
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Kenya: High Court Rules Privatization Act, 2025, Constitutional

The Milimani High Court in Kenya has upheld the Privatization Act of 2025, allowing for the restructuring of state-owned enterprises without the need for Senate approval.

Feb 20 • 09:41 UTC

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