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Peru’s Congress Gears Up to Debate President Boluarte’s Impeachment

My NewsOctober 10, 202501 mins

Peru’s lawmakers convene at 9 p.m. (0200 GMT) to debate motions to impeach President Dina Boluarte.

U.S. Government Shutdown Explained: Why It Happened and What’s Next

My NewsOctober 3, 202504 mins

Why did partisan gridlock in Congress lead to the first U.S. government shutdown in nearly seven years? We break down the causes and what happens next.

Shutdown Looms as Vance Warns After White House Budget Talks

My NewsSeptember 30, 202503 mins

Vice President Vance warns the U.S. is headed to a shutdown after White House talks stall over splitting healthcare from funding—what’s next for Congress?

Senate Passes ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ – Who Gains, Who Loses

My NewsJuly 3, 202503 mins

The Senate approved the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ in a 50-50 tie broken by VP JD Vance. Explore its key provisions, who benefits or suffers, and next steps in the House.

Senate Republicans Advance ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Ahead of July 4th Holiday

My NewsJune 30, 202502 mins

Senate Republicans advanced President Trump’s signature ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ late June 28, securing just enough votes before the July 4th holiday break.

Congress Moves to Rein In Trump’s War Powers Amid Mideast Tensions

My NewsJune 20, 202504 mins

As Iran-Israel tensions rise, U.S. lawmakers push a bill to curb President Trump’s authority to deploy troops, reigniting the debate over war powers and constitutional checks.

When Checks Fail: Trump’s Executive Orders and the Shifting Balance of Power

My NewsJune 5, 202504 mins

Part two of our deep dive into why Congress and courts have struggled to check President Trump’s surge of executive orders and what it means for America’s power balance.