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Senate

Trump’s controversial $400 million White House ballroom faces major setback in Senate

A US Senate official has blocked security funding linked to President Donald Trump’s planned $400 million White House ballroom, creating a major obstacle for Republicans seeking taxpayer support for the project.

17 May 2026-13:41
Louisiana Senate passes bill to scrap majority-Black congressional district

The Louisiana State Senate has voted 27–10 to pass a controversial new congressional map that eliminates one of the state's two majority-Black House districts. If the redrawn boundaries clear the State House, the map is highly anticipated to secure a dominant 5–1 congressional majority for Louisiana Republicans.

15 May 2026-14:45
What is behind the gunshots in the Philippine Senate?

Gunshots rang out near the Philippine Senate in a shocking security incident that triggered panic, raised concerns about political violence, and prompted an immediate response from law enforcement authorities.

13 May 2026-20:35
Gunshots erupt in Philippines Senate, senator seeks safety

Senate officials reported on Wednesday that gunshots were heard in the Philippine Senate building, where a senator wanted by the International Criminal Court is barricaded to avoid arrest.

13 May 2026-19:57
Gunshots heard as tensions rise at Philippine Senate - VIDEO

Chaos erupted at the Philippine Senate in Manila on Wednesday after gunshots were heard inside the area as tensions grew over a possible attempt to arrest Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court.

13 May 2026-16:49
Romanian Senate marks Azerbaijani National Leader Heydar Aliyev’s 103rd birth anniversary

The Azerbaijani Embassy in Bucharest on Tuesday held a conference in the Romanian Senate to commemorate the 103rd anniversary of National Leader Heydar Aliyev's birth.

12 May 2026-20:50
Labor unions push back against Senate crypto bill

Major US labor unions are ramping up opposition to a proposed cryptocurrency market structure bill, warning lawmakers that the legislation could expose millions of workers’ retirement savings to financial instability and risky market behavior.

12 May 2026-15:15
US Senate to review landmark crypto regulation bill next week

The US Senate is preparing to take up long-awaited cryptocurrency legislation next week, marking a potentially pivotal moment for the digital asset industry in the United States.

09 May 2026-11:15
Why France’s Senate approved a bill targeting Islamist infiltration and what it could mean for the country

France has once again moved to tighten its approach toward what officials describe as “Islamist infiltration” within public institutions, local organizations, sports associations, schools, and parts of civil society. The French Senate recently approved a controversial bill aimed at strengthening state powers against extremist networks accused of undermining the republic’s secular foundations.

07 May 2026-06:23
Senate in France approves bill targeting Islamist infiltration

The French Senate has passed a proposed law designed to combat Islamist infiltration, with a vote of 208 in favor and 124 against.

06 May 2026-23:57