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The Star
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Star
Holding Sara Duterte trial isn't a choice, it's our constitutional duty, says senator
MANILA: Sen Sherwin Gatchalian (pic) reminded his colleagues in the Senate on Friday (June 6) that proceeding with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is not a matter of choice, but a constitutional mandate of the Senate. 'This is no longer our decision. It's not up to us whether to proceed or not — this is our constitutional duty,' he said in an interview over DZMM. It has been four months since the House of Representatives transmitted the Articles of Impeachment against Duterte to the Senate on Feb 5. Once transmitted to the upper chamber, Gatchalian said the Senate has no other choice but to proceed with the impeachment proceedings. 'This is very clear in our Constitution that once the Articles of Impeachment are transmitted to the Senate, we no longer have a choice but to proceed with the impeachment court,' Gatchalian pointed out. 'In fact, the word 'forthwith' is even written there. It's no longer our decision; it's our duty to carry it out,' the senator repeated. He made the remark when asked about the draft resolution initiated by Sen. Ronaldo 'Bato' Dela Rosa, seeking to declare the 'de facto dismissal' of the impeachment case against the vice president. The resolution cited the 'inability' of the Senate to immediately act on it when the Constitution explicitly provides that the 'trial shall forthwith proceed' after the Articles of Impeachment were transmitted to the upper chamber. Senate President Francis 'Chiz' Escudero originally set the presentation of the Articles of Impeachment by the House of Representatives panel of prosecutors for June 2 but later moved it to June 11, the last day of session before the 19th Congress adjourns sine die on June 13. The Senate can only convene as an impeachment court after the reading of charges against the vice president. 'In my opinion, our senators should remember that this is no longer a personal decision or an individual choice. As senators, this is now our constitutional duty,' Gatchalian said. 'When we were sworn in as senators, we also swore an oath to uphold our Constitution — and it clearly states that once the Articles of Impeachment are transmitted to us, we are duty-bound to proceed,' the senator specified. Once the impeachment court is convened, Gatchalian said the trial will continue until a decision is reached. Although he acknowledged that the trial could not be finished within month or before the 19th Congress ends on June 30, the senator believes the Senate impeachment court can cross over to the next Congress. 'This will definitely carry over into the 20th Congress, and I see it as part of the Senate's mandate to continue the impeachment court hearings, as the Senate is a continuing body,' he pointed out. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Musk shares footage of Trump partying with Jeffrey Epstein as feud intensifies
Elon Musk has shared a video of Donald Trump partying with the disgraced paedophile Jeffrey Epstein in 1992. Footage from a NBC broadcast shows the future president and Mr Epstein surrounded by dancing women, with Mr Trump gesturing to one and mouthing 'she's hot'. Mr Musk shared the clip on Thursday (5 June), after claiming that the president has not made Epstein files public because he features in them. The world's most powerful men are currently embroiled in a public feud after the SpaceX billionaire criticised Mr Trump's signature tax bill. Mr Musk has called for the president's impeachment, whilst Mr Trump has threatened to cancel all of the Tesla owner's government contracts.
Washington Post
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
Larry Krasner wins Philadelphia's Democratic primary for a third term as district attorney
HARRISBURG, Pa. — Progressive stalwart Larry Krasner has won Philadelphia's Democratic primary election Tuesday to continue serving as district attorney for another four years in the heavily Democratic city after withstanding an impeachment attempt and years of criticism by President Donald Trump and other Republicans. Krasner's victory all but guarantees him a third term in office as the city's top prosecutor, with no Republicans filing to run in November's general election.
The Independent
14-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Trump gives ultimatum to Iran in rambling speech to Saudi leaders as he announces end to Syria sanctions
In a rambling speech to Saudi leaders, President Donald Trump gave an ultimatum to Iran as he said he wanted to 'make a deal' with the country. 'If I can make a deal with Iran, I'll be very happy ... we're going to make your region and the world a safer place,' said Trump during his speech at an investment forum in Riyadh. 'But if Iran's leadership rejects this olive branch and continues to attack their neighbors, then we will have no choice but to inflict massive maximum pressure, drive Iranian oil exports to zero like I did before,' he added. Trump also said he will be ordering the end of sanctions against Syria. The president's speech came at the beginning of a landmark visit to three Gulf states this week, which has been clouded by backlash over a potential luxury jet gift from Qatar. Earlier, Trump praised the country's de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, before they signed a strategic economic partnership agreement, including a defense deal worth nearly $142 billion. The president attended a state dinner before travelling to Qatar on Wednesday. Trump will end his trip to the Middle East in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, and hopes to secure $1 trillion in deals from the visits. House Democrat announces plan to file seven articles of impeachment against Trump Rep. Shri Thanedar took to the floor of the House to announce his intention to file seven articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. 'Donald Trump has been committing crimes since Day One,' he said. 'Bribery, corruption, taking power from Congress, creating an unlawful office in DOGE, violating First Amendment rights, ignoring due process, and finally refusing to abide by a unanimous Supreme Court ruling.' Gustaf Kilander13 May 2025 21:45 Farmers weigh Trump's trade war like they watch the weather, waiting to see how things go Minnesota farmer Dan Glessing isn't ready to get too upset over President Donald Trump's trade wars. Farm country voted heavily for Trump last November. Now Glessing and many other farmers are taking a wait-and-see attitude toward the Republican president's disputes with China and other international markets. China normally would buy about one row out of every four of the Minnesota soybean crop and took in nearly $13 billion worth of soybeans from the U.S. as a whole last year. More than half of U.S. soybeans are exported internationally, with roughly half of those going to China, so it's a critical market. Farmers weigh Trump's trade war like they watch the weather, waiting to see how things go Farm country voted heavily for Donald Trump last November Gustaf Kilander13 May 2025 21:40 Pam Bondi 'scrambled' to find Epstein material to appease MAGA after Phase 1 release flopped, report claims Attorney General Pam Bondi 'scrambled' to find Epstein material to appease the far right over the failed Phase 1 release of the files, but 'found little', according to a report. Since vowing to carry out President Donald Trump's executive order demanding the government make documents related to cases of national interest public, including Jeffrey Epstein, Bondi has been under intense pressure, particularly from the right, to release the files on the disgraced financier. Rhian Lubin reports: Bondi 'scrambled' to find Epstein material to appease MAGA after Phase 1 release A botched release of the 'Phase 1' files saw MAGA influencers descend on the White House to receive a binder of information already in the public domain Venezuelans 'barricaded' doors and 'threatened to take hostages' in ICE detention, Trump team alleges In its latest demand to the Supreme Court to begin swiftly deporting immigrants from the United States, Donald Trump 's administration claims a group of Venezuelan men imprisoned in Texas tried to barricade themselves inside their unit, covered surveillance cameras and threatened to take hostages. A group of 23 men the administration accused of being Tren de Aragua gang members 'have proven difficult to manage,' according to a sworn statement in court documents from an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official. Venezuelans 'threatened to take hostages' in ICE detention, Trump team alleges Administration calls on Supreme Court for permission to swiftly deport nearly 200 immigrants detained in Texas Gustaf Kilander13 May 2025 21:20 Democrats and Republicans speak out on Trump's plan to accept $400m 'gift' plane from 'Hamas-supporting' Qatar For President Donald Trump, accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer. But Trump's plan threatens to turn a global symbol of American power into an airborne collection of ethical, legal, security and counterintelligence concerns. Trump tried to tamp down some of the opposition by saying he would donate the plane to a future presidential library after his term ends. Democrats are united in outrage over the plan. Even some of the Republican president's allies have expressed concerns. Here's the AP: Democrats and Republicans speak on Trump's plan to accept $400m 'gift' For President Donald Trump, accepting a free Air Force One replacement from Qatar is a no-brainer. But Trump's plan threatens to turn a global symbol of American power into an airborne collection of ethical, legal, security and counterintelligence concerns. Trump tried to tamp down some of the opposition by saying he would donate the plane to a future presidential library after his term ends. Democrats are united in outrage over the plan. Even some of the Republican president's allies have expressed concerns. Gustaf Kilander13 May 2025 21:00 In pictures: Syrians celebrate after Trump announces end of sanctions Gustaf Kilander13 May 2025 20:45 MAHA at war: RFK Jr's inner circle accusing each other of leaking false info in expletive-ridden phone call Key players within the Make America Healthy Again movement are locked in a bitter public fight after one of Robert F Kennedy Jr 's top advisers clashed with a supplement CEO in an expletive-ridden phone call. Calley Means, a special government employee for the Health and Human Services, accused The Wellness Company of leaking 'provably untrue information' about his company, Truemed, to MAGA hardliner Laura Loomer. Rhian Lubin has the story: MAHA at war: RFK Jr's inner circle accusing each other of leaking false info At the center of the dispute is one of Robert F Kennedy Jr's top advisers, Calley Means, whose sister, Casey Means, has been tapped to serve as surgeon general Gustaf Kilander13 May 2025 20:40 Tourists are cancelling trips to the US – and it's not just Trump to blame International travel spending in the United States is projected to fall by $12.5 billion, or seven per cent, in 2025, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC). WTTC CEO Julia Simpson said the unpopular policies from the administration of President Donald Trump, fear of being stopped at the border and an unfavourable exchange rate had pushed international tourists towards alternative destinations. "Of 184 countries, the U.S. is the only one that's seeing an absolute decline in international visitor spending," Simpson said. Doyinsola Oladipo reports: International travel spending will fall 7 per cent this year, experts say Gustaf Kilander13 May 2025 20:20 FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove fluoride supplements used to protect kids' teeth U.S. health regulators announced plans Tuesday to phase out fluoride-containing supplements sometimes used to strengthen children's teeth, opening a new front in Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s effort against a mainstay of dental care. The Food and Drug Administration said it will conduct a scientific review of the products by late October with the aim of removing them from the market. It was not immediately clear whether the agency planned to formally ban the supplements or simply request that companies withdraw them. Matthew Parrone writes: Gustaf Kilander13 May 2025 20:00
