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Mitch McConnell falls during confrontation with activist but resumes Senate duties

Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky, tripped and fell on October 16 while being confronted by an activist in the basement of a Senate office building. The 83-year-old lawmaker was approached by a protester, identified as Stella, who questioned him about immigration policies associated with......

US Senate confirms Duke Buchan III as new American ambassador to Morocco

The United States Senate has officially confirmed Duke Buchan III as the new American ambassador to Morocco, marking his return to diplomatic service in a region he knows well. Buchan’s appointment, announced by former President Donald Trump earlier this year, was endorsed by the Senate on Tuesday.......

French senator Philippe Mouiller detained for public intoxication after being found injured in Paris

French senator Philippe Mouiller, a member of Les Républicains (LR) and president of the Senate’s Social Affairs Committee, was found injured and intoxicated outside his home in Paris, according to the Paris prosecutor’s office. The 56-year-old senator from the Deux-Sèvres......

Mexican Senate erupts into chaos amid debate on U.S. intervention against drug cartels

A heated debate in Mexico’s Senate over calls for U.S. military intervention against drug cartels spiraled into a physical altercation on Wednesday, showcasing the escalating tensions between rival political factions. The confrontation occurred during a session of the Permanent Commission in Mexico......

Jeanine Pirro confirmed as Washington’s new prosecutor

The U.S. Senate has officially confirmed former Fox News host and judge Jeanine Pirro as the new prosecutor for the District of Columbia, solidifying her place among several high-profile figures from conservative media who have joined the Trump administration. The vote, held on Saturday, August 2, passed......

Scathing report blames secret service failures one year after Trump assassination attempt

One year after the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, a new U.S. Senate report harshly criticizes the Secret Service for a series of security failures. On July 13, 2024, during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Trump was lightly injured in the ear by gunfire, while one spectator was killed......

US Senate removes Syria from rogue states list

The US Senate recently passed a resolution to remove Syria from an unofficial list referred to as the "rogue states." This list includes countries with which the United States prohibits cooperation, especially in civil nuclear activities. According to a White House statement shared on platform......

Pakistan Senate President Commends Morocco's Counter-Terrorism Strategy

In a notable address in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, Syed Yussuf Raza Gilani, the President of the Pakistan Senate, praised Morocco's effective policies in combating terrorism, extremism, and illegal migration. This commendation came during a meeting with Mohamed Ould Errachid, President of Morocco's......

Cory Booker Breaks Record for Longest Senate Speech Against Trump

Democratic Senator Cory Booker set a new record for the longest speech in the history of the U.S. Senate, speaking for over 24 hours and 18 minutes in opposition to Donald Trump's policies. Booker, representing New Jersey, delivered his marathon speech without breaks or sitting down, adhering to......