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1. Swarbrick the front-runner to become new Greens co-leader

Subjects
Political parties, Legislators -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? In late January the long-serving co-leader of the Green Party, James Shaw, announced his resignation. The most likely candidate to succeed him is the member of parliament (MP) [...]

Published
2024

2. Labour's policy platform set to remain vague

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

The primary focus of Labour's manifesto will be economic growth, where Mr Starmer believes the party can beat the Conservatives. In case of a May election, Labour chose February 8th [...]

Published
2024

3. UK PM Sunak reshuffles his government

Subjects
Political parties, Prime ministers -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Foreign ministers -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? On November 13th Rishi Sunak, the prime minister, performed a cabinet reshuffle. Mr Sunak fired his home secretary, Suella Braverman, a leading member of parliament (MP) from the [...]

Published
2023

4. What Does 'High Crimes and Misdemeanors' Mean?

Author

Bessette, Joseph M. and Schmitt, Gary J.

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives, United States. Senate, Legislators -- Political aspects, Income tax -- Political aspects, Ethics, Impeachment, Conferences and conventions, Railroads, Executive departments (Government), Bribery, Social sciences
Abstract

The United States Constitution establishes that 'The President, Vice President and all civil Officers of the United States, shall be removed from Office on Impeachment for, and Conviction of, Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.' (1) Although British law employed the term for centuries before the American Revolution, the definition of what constitutes 'high crimes and misdemeanors' has long been a subject of ambiguity. Even studying the Constitutional Convention and subsequent ratifying debates sheds only a little light on how the founding generation separated impeachable offenses from occasional maladministration. Demystifying this portion of Article II requires a close study of American legal history, which ultimately illustrates the phrase's prudential breadth of meaning. At its core, impeachment has historically turned on acts that either impeded a constitutional officer's capacity to execute their duties or grossly violated public trust. In fact, a number of impeachment trials have revolved almost exclusively around events that were disconnected from an officeholder's responsibilities, thereby demonstrating that the definition of impeachable infractions does not stop at the abuse of official powers. The impeachment trials of Sen. William Blount in 1799, Judge Robert W. Archibald in 1912, and Judge Halstead L. Ritter in 1936, among other examples, help illustrate this point. Although he was ultimately acquitted, Congress accused Blount of working with the British to profit from a proposed invasion of Florida and Louisiana--an early indication of the view that an officer could be impeached for conduct unrelated to their role in government. An overwhelming majority convicted Archbald for using his office to receive financial gains from the coal and railroad industry, while Ritter's case concluded that income tax evasion definitively constituted grounds for impeachment. If the historic context strongly suggests that 'high crimes and misdemeanors' entails a broad range of activities, identifying the duties and scope of public trust associated with each constitutional office is crucial to determining when an officeholder has committed an act warranting impeachment. For example, judges, members of Congress, and the president all take an oath to support the Constitution, but only the executive branch is explicitly tasked with preserving, protecting, and defending the document. As the retainer of an immense share of public trust, the commander in chief cannot be exempt from any infractions that would be considered impeachable for any lower office, provided they were not in direct service of constitutional obligations. The question of impeachment depends less on a strict legal definition than it does a dedication to political and moral principle. Impeachment exists to protect the public while encouraging those entrusted with political power to live up to the high responsibilities of their office., In upcoming weeks there will be much debate and discussion about the possible grounds for impeaching a president and, in particular, whether the president has committed 'high crimes and misdemeanors.' [...]

Published
2019

5. Maltese government's trust ratings affected by scandal

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Scandals -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? In February 2023 a civil court annulled a contract that led to the privatisation of hospitals, in a judgment that described the agreement as fraudulent. The government also [...]

Published
2023

6. Irish government increasingly reliant on independents

Subjects
Political parties -- Ireland, Legislators -- Political aspects, Coalition governments -- Political aspects, Housing policy -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? The coalition government's on-paper majority has been reduced to a single vote after a Green Party teachta dala (TD, member of parliament) voted against the government, losing the [...]

Published
2023

7. Marshall Islands

Author

Labriola, Monica C.

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Ex-presidents -- Political aspects, No confidence motions -- Political aspects, Regional focus/area studies
Abstract

For the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI), the period under review saw the passing of several traditional and political leaders and distinguished community members. Most notable was the death [...]

Published
2017

9. FROM RUSSIA, WITH LOVE FOR THE NRA: Are Alexander Torshin and Maria Butina just a couple of Russian activists who love guns and Donald Trump--or something shadier?

Author

Clifton, Denise and Follman, Mark

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives. Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence -- Officials and employees, Activists -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Political parties -- Russia, Political campaigns, Gun control -- Political aspects, Rifles -- Political aspects, Right to bear arms -- Political aspects, General interest, Political science, Social sciences, National Rifle Association -- Officials and employees -- Political aspects
Abstract

FOR MORE THAN a year, reports have trickled out about the ties between the National Rifle Association, conservative Republicans, Russian gun rights activists--and the Trump campaign. Many of the stories [...]

Published
2018

10. INSIDE TRACK

Author

King, Jamilah

Subjects
Mediation -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, General interest, Political science, Social sciences
Abstract

Kamala Harris isn't a bomb thrower--she's a reformer. But will that play with today's left? DOWN ROAD 22 IN Chowchilla, behind a wall of trees, impossibly green despite the brutal [...]

Published
2018

11. Malaysia's prime minister wins vote of confidence

Subjects
Prime ministers -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? The prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, who heads a broad coalition of ideological adversaries, received the support of an overwhelming majority of members of parliament (MPs) in a vote [...]

Published
2022

12. Will loyalty factor decide elections?

Author

Raji, Rafiq

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Elections -- Political aspects, Electric utilities -- Political aspects, Scandals -- Political aspects, Apartheid, Runners (Sports), General interest, Government, Business, international, African National Congress -- Political aspects
Abstract

On 8 May, South Africans go to the polls to elect members of parliament and other state officials. The polls this time around have added spice, given the dramas involving [...]

Published
2019

13. Healthcare Policy In 2019: A Look Ahead

Author

Bendix, Jeffrey

Subjects
United States. Supreme Court -- International economic relations, United States. Senate -- International economic relations, Legislators -- Political aspects, Drugs -- Political aspects, Death, Government shutdowns, Business, Health care industry
Abstract

Lawmakers, judges and regulators are poised to take (or at least consider) steps that could affect the nation's $3.5 trillion healthcare system for years to come. From the ACA to [...]

Published
2019

14. Algeria to more than double military spending in 2023

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Defense spending -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? A draft budget proposition that was recently distributed to Algerian members of parliament will raise defence spending to US$22.6bn in 2023. We expect regional competition with Morocco and [...]

Published
2022

15. Congo-Brazzaville signs co-operation agreements with Russia

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? Following a meeting between the president of Congo-Brazzaville, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, and the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, at end-September, five co-operation agreements between the two countries have been [...]

Published
2022

16. Early election to take place after Supreme Court ruling

Subjects
Prime ministers -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? Following a Supreme Court ruling on September 9th, Vanuatu will vote in a general election on October 13th. EIU believes that the outcome is highly unpredictable, and will [...]

Published
2022

17. Vanuatu

Author

Van Trease, Howard

Subjects
Bribery -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Regional focus/area studies
Abstract

The headline in the Vanuatu Daily Post on the first day after the New Year holiday-'Police Boss Orders Bribery Case Completion'--indicates how intent the current government was to pursue the [...]

Published
2016

18. Heavy hitter: Florida's new speaker of the House is one of the most powerful in decades

Author

Garcia, Jason

Subjects
Florida. House of Representatives, Term limits -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

THE MOST POWERFUL legislator in Florida of the past 100 years was a Panhandle rancher named Dempsey J. Barron. He spent just one term as Senate president, from 1975 to [...]

Published
2017

19. Senators, congressman urge GM to produce ventilators in Rochester

Subjects
Automobile industry -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Ventilators -- Political aspects, Automobile Industry, Business, Business, regional
Abstract

Byline: Velvet Spicer Elected officials are urging General Motors Corp. to begin producing ventilators at the company's Rochester facility. U.S. Sens. Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand and U.S. Congressman Joseph [...]

Published
2020

20. Political structure

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Democracy, Minorities, Ministers (Clergy), Regional focus/area studies, National Assembly -- Officials and employees -- Political aspects, Pakistan Muslim League -- Officials and employees -- Political aspects
Abstract

Official name Islamic Republic of Pakistan Form of state Federal parliamentary democracy The executive The president, Arif Alvi, was sworn into office for a five-year term in September 2018. The [...]

Published
2020

21. Political structure

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Democracy, Minorities, Ministers (Clergy), Regional focus/area studies, National Assembly -- Officials and employees -- Political aspects, Pakistan Muslim League -- Officials and employees -- Political aspects
Abstract

Official name Islamic Republic of Pakistan Form of state Federal parliamentary democracy The executive The president, Arif Alvi, was sworn into office for a five-year term in September 2018. The [...]

Published
2020

22. Political structure

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Democracy, Minorities, Ministers (Clergy), Regional focus/area studies, National Assembly -- Officials and employees -- Political aspects, Pakistan Muslim League -- Officials and employees -- Political aspects
Abstract

Official name Islamic Republic of Pakistan Form of state Federal parliamentary democracy The executive The president, Arif Alvi, was sworn into office for a five-year term in September 2018. The [...]

Published
2020

23. Legislative push on surprise billing, drug pricing will come early in the year

Subjects
United States. Senate. Committee on Finance -- International economic relations, Pricing -- Political aspects, Chairpersons -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Drugs -- Political aspects, Product price, Business, Health care industry
Abstract

Byline: Rachel Cohrs Congress in 2020 will focus ON securing the healthcare policy wins that slipped through lawmakers' fingertips at the end of 2019: cracking down on surprise medical bills [...]

Published
2020

24. Sunak and Truss advance to final round of leadership contest

Subjects
Political parties, Prime ministers -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? The final round of voting by Conservative members of parliament (MPs) to select the next party leader and prime minister took place on July 20th. Rishi Sunak, the [...]

Published
2022

25. Boris Johnson faces vote of no confidence

Subjects
Prime ministers -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? The UK prime minister, Boris Johnson, faces a vote of no confidence on June 6th. The vote is likely to be close; Mr Johnson is likely to survive, [...]

Published
2022

26. Irish coalition remains strong despite smaller majority

Subjects
Political parties -- Ireland, Legislators -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

What's happened? Two teachtai dala (TDs; members of parliament) from the Green Party have lost the government whip for six months after voting with the opposition on a non-binding motion [...]

Published
2022

27. Michel Aoun tasks Hassan Diab with forming next government

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Prime ministers -- Political aspects, Education, Muslim organizations, Regional focus/area studies
Abstract

Event On December 19th the president of Lebanon, Michel Aoun, appointed Hassan Diab, a professor and former education minister as prime minister. Analysis The designation of Mr Diab to replace [...]

Published
2019

28. Michel Aoun tasks Hassan Diab with forming next government

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Prime ministers -- Political aspects, Education, Muslim organizations, Regional focus/area studies
Abstract

Event On December 19th the president of Lebanon, Michel Aoun, appointed Hassan Diab, a professor and former education minister as prime minister. Analysis The designation of Mr Diab to replace [...]

Published
2019

29. Turkey plans military interference in Libya next month

Subjects
Mediation -- Political aspects, Soldiers -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Military personnel, Military operations, Prime ministers, Business, international
Abstract

Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara June 3, 2014. Credit: Reuters/Umit Bektas CAIRO [...]

Published
2019

30. Political structure

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Democracy, Minorities, Ministers (Clergy), Regional focus/area studies, National Assembly -- Officials and employees -- Political aspects, Pakistan Muslim League -- Officials and employees -- Political aspects
Abstract

Official name Islamic Republic of Pakistan Form of state Federal parliamentary democracy The executive The president, Arif Alvi, was sworn into office for a five-year term in September 2018. The [...]

Published
2019

31. Political structure

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Democracy, Minorities, Ministers (Clergy), Regional focus/area studies, National Assembly -- Officials and employees -- Political aspects, Pakistan Muslim League -- Officials and employees -- Political aspects
Abstract

Official name Islamic Republic of Pakistan Form of state Federal parliamentary democracy The executive The president, Arif Alvi, was sworn into office for a five-year term in September 2018. The [...]

Published
2019

32. What's up with Wasserman Schultz?

Author

Byas, Steve

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, World Trade Organization -- Political aspects
Abstract

Is this politician for me? As part of a series of articles, we give the backgrounds and voting records of some noteworthy U.S. politicians--both good and bad--in the 2016 election. [...]

Published
2016

33. Why Wyden?

Author

Scaliger, Charles

Subjects
United States. Senate -- Tax policy -- International economic relations, Legislators -- Political aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Is this politician for me? As part of a series of articles, we give the backgrounds and voting records of some noteworthy U.S. politicians--both good and bad--in the 2016 election. [...]

Published
2016

34. 'Moderate' Murkowski

Author

Gomez, Christian

Subjects
United States. Senate -- International economic relations, Legislators -- Political aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary, Planned Parenthood Federation of America -- Political aspects
Abstract

Is this politician for me? As part of a series of articles, we give the backgrounds and voting records of some noteworthy U.S. politicians--both good and bad--in the 2016 election. [...]

Published
2016

35. The real McCain: though Senator John McCain of Arizona is known as a 'maverick Republican,' a look at his record reveals that he is just a typical neoconservative

Author

Gomez, Christian

Subjects
Political parties -- Vietnam, Legislators -- Political aspects, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Senator John Sidney McCain, III of Arizona, known for occasionally crossing the aisle and working with Senate Democrats on key legislative issues, has built a reputation as a 'maverick Republican.' [...]

Published
2016

37. Poland extends humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine

Subjects
Military assistance -- Political aspects, Refugees -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Coalition governments -- Political aspects, Business, Business, international, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

Poland extends humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine What's happened? On February 23rd, Polish members of parliament, from both the ruling coalition and the opposition parties, signed a document condemning [...]

Published
2022

38. A look at Thomas Massie, GOP lawmaker who objected to stimulus

Subjects
Coronaviruses -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Coronavirus infections, Law
Abstract

Rep. Thomas Massie, a conservative libertarian Republican from Kentucky, attracted the ire Friday of his congressional colleagues and President Donald Trump, who urged his party to 'throw Massie out' of [...]

Published
2020

39. Stocks Surge on Hopes Lawmakers Close to Stimulus Deal; U.K. Prime Minister Issues Stay-at-Home Orders; State Department to Bring Stranded Americans Home. Aired 9:30-10a ET

Subjects
United States. Department of State, Cable News Network. CNN International, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Government agencies -- Political aspects, Prime ministers -- Political aspects, Stocks -- Political aspects, Stock prices -- Political aspects, Television journalists, Journalists, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

(COMMERCIAL BREAK) JIM SCIUTTO, CNN ANCHOR: Welcome back and back to the news. [09:34:35] Stocks surging this morning. Look at it there. It's up nearly a thousand points, just over [...]

Published
2020

40. Lack of federal telework transparency concerns DC-area lawmakers

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Telecommuting -- Political aspects, Decision making, Workers, Telecommuting, Law
Abstract

Lawmakers from around the nation's capital are continuing to press federal departments and agencies to expand telework. Members of Congress also want continuity of operations plans more publicly accessible. The [...]

Published
2020

41. 'No availability'

Subjects
Military personnel -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Political parties -- China -- Afghanistan, Government agencies, Soldiers, American soldiers, Workers, Deployment (Military science), Law
Abstract

Good morning. Here's your CQ Defense for Monday, March 16. TOPLINES 1. 'No availability': American troops deployed in Afghanistan don't have ready access to coronavirus tests. 2. International relations: Lawmakers [...]

Published
2020

42. House clears measure ordering Trump to halt Iran hostilities

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Law
Abstract

The House on Wednesday cleared a resolution that would legally prohibit President Donald Trump from attacking Iran, in the latest evidence of lawmakers' growing willingness to assert themselves in matters [...]

Published
2020

43. He's running

Subjects
United States. Marine Corps, United States. Senate. Committee on Armed Services, United States. Senate, Legislators -- Political aspects, Missiles -- Political aspects, Chairpersons, Law
Abstract

Good morning. Here's your CQ Defense for Friday, March 6. TOPLINES 1. He's running: In a campaign video that plays like a Top Gun trailer, Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman [...]

Published
2020

44. Schumer's comments draw Supreme Court into politics

Subjects
United States. Senate. Committee on the Judiciary, United States. Supreme Court, Legislators -- Political aspects, Media executives, Law
Abstract

Even Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer of New York said Thursday he should not have used the words he did on the sidewalk in front of the Supreme Court [...]

Published
2020

45. Lawmakers use Supreme Court case to press abortion views

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Pro-life movement -- Political aspects, Abortion -- Political aspects, Rakes, rogues, and villains, Law
Abstract

The sidewalk in front of the Supreme Court turned into a microcosm of the national debate over abortion Wednesday, a cacophony from dueling rallies that pressed each side's legal, legislative [...]

Published
2020

46. VA committee Republicans eye top spot as Roe heads for exit

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Political parties, Time, Chairpersons, Law
Abstract

At least three House Republicans are considering bids to succeed Tennessee's Phil Roe as the top Republican on the Veterans' Affairs Committee when he retires at the end of the [...]

Published
2020

47. Democrats Prefer Voters To Be Divided By Race; Warren Campaign On Its Last Legs; Media's Love Affair With Mayor Pete On Full Display; Roger Stone Faces Years In Jail; Jussie Smollett Facing New Disorderly Conduct Charges; Virginia Lawmakers Pass Radical Gun Control Bill; China Maybe Hiding True Scale Of Coronavirus Outbreak

Subjects
FOX News Network L.L.C. FOX Business Network, FOX News Network L.L.C., MSNBC Cable Network, Cable News Network, Mayors -- Political aspects, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Political aspects, Legislative bills -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Political parties -- United States -- New Hampshire -- Virginia -- China, Political campaigns, Gun control -- Political aspects, Presidential candidates -- Political aspects, Runners (Sports), General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Good evening and thank you. MARTHA MACCALLUM, FOX NEWS HOST: So that is THE STORY of Wednesday, February 12, 2020. But as always, THE STORY continues. We'll see [...]

Published
2020

48. GOP's Romney Casts Guilty Vote Against Trump On Abuse Of Power; Senate Acquits President Trump Of Impeachment Charges; Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) Is Interviewed About Impeachment, Mitt Romney, Trump To Make Statement On Impeachment Victory Tomorrow; Buttigieg Retains Lead As Iowa Updates Count; New Backlash Against Limbaugh Honor At State Of The Union. Aired 5-6p ET

Subjects
United States. House of Representatives, United States. Senate, United States. Congress, Cable News Network -- Rankings, Abuse of power -- Political aspects, Cable television broadcasting industry -- Rankings -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Political aspects, Impeachment -- Political aspects, Power (Philosophy), President of the United States, General interest, News, opinion and commentary
Abstract

(COMMERCIAL BREAK) [17:00:06] WOLF BLITZER, CNN HOST: Welcome to the viewers in the United States and around the world. I'm Wolf Blitzer and you are in the 'Situation Room' and [...]

Published
2020

49. How The Impeachment Vote Affects The Balance Of Power In The Federal Government

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Impeachment -- Political aspects, Fate, Power (Philosophy), General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=803183322 HOST: MARY LOUISE KELLY MARY LOUISE KELLY: Throughout the impeachment trial, President Trump's defenders have argued that it should be voters, not [...]

Published
2020

50. Mixed messages on Iran

Subjects
Legislators -- Political aspects, Mental health -- Political aspects, Political parties, Chairpersons, Health, Law
Abstract

Good morning. Here's your CQ Defense for Thursday, Jan. 30. TOPLINES 1. Mixed messages: The White House threatens to veto AUMF repeals the House will consider today, but President Donald [...]

Published
2020

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