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House of Representatives

House of Representatives — legislative chamber that votes on spending bills and federal legislation in the United States.

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    ssadors appointed in the past few years, saying, “I know they have actually made a big difference in their missions and in their own areas of responsibility.” Despite these gains, she expressed her concern about the Special Seats Bill. “The speaker of the House of Representatives

    Nigeria ex envoy to the Netherlands calls for more women’s representation in politics
  3. Joy Online

    The White House Office of Management and Budget sent the formal request for the funds on Wednesday in a letter to House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson.

    Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for ‘urgent’ Iran war costs
  4. Joy Online

    Lawmakers in the House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted ​for the constitutional bill, while the Senate was also expected to adopt it later on Thursday.

    Nigeria lawmakers advance state police reform to curb insecurity
  5. The Chronicle

    The resolution clarified Order 7, Rule 15 of the Standing Orders of the House of Representatives.

    Ugochinyere loses Minority Leader bid in House of Reps
  6. Joy Online

    It now heads to the House of Representatives for a vote, and then if approved will go to Trump to sign.

    US Senate approves $70bn for Trump immigration agencies
  7. Joy Online

    If passed, it will then head to the House of Representatives before it can be sent to President Donald Trump for signature.

    Senate Republicans axe $1bn for Trump’s new White House ballroom
  8. May 2026
  9. Joy Online

    And, perhaps most notably, he was the driving force behind efforts in the House of Representatives to force the release of Justice Department files on Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender with ties to the rich and powerful.

    Trump exerts iron grip on Republican Party with Massie defeated
  10. Joy Online

    In Abuja, the House of Representatives has condemned the attacks and proposed economic sanctions.

    Tinubu orders Nigerian missions in South Africa to establish crisis unit as xenophobic attacks escalate
  11. Joy Online

    The House of Representatives earlier on Thursday approved a Senate-passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which runs everything from immigration enforcement to airport security.

    Trump signs bill to end record shutdown over immigration enforcement
  12. April 2026
  13. Joy Online

    Florida is currently in the process of redrawing its legislative maps in an effort to net Republicans more seats in the House of Representatives.

    US Supreme Court limits use of race in drawing electoral maps

Yesterday

  1. Nigeria's ex-ambassador calls for increased women's political representation

    Nigeria's former ambassador to the Netherlands Eniola Ajayi has called for more women in politics and diplomacy, urging the government to include women in ambassadorial nominations and noting that women now represent 4.2 per cent of the 469-member National Assembly.

    25 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. Trump requests $87.6bn for Iran war operations from Congress

    The White House has asked Congress to approve $87.6 billion, mostly for "urgent needs" related to the US war on Iran, with $67 billion allocated to the Defence Department including munitions and operational costs. The request faces opposition in Congress as the Iran conflict is unpopular with voters and midterm elections approach in November.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Nigeria's parliament backs constitutional state police reform bill

    Nigeria's parliament passed a constitutional bill allowing each of its 36 states to establish and run its own police force alongside the federal Nigeria Police Force, a reform aimed at tackling worsening insecurity and enabling localised responses to diverse security threats. The bill, which has cross-party support, must still be approved by at least two-thirds of all state assemblies before taking effect.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 11 June

  1. House bars first-term lawmakers from principal offices

    Nigeria's House of Representatives passed a resolution barring first-term lawmakers from holding principal offices, blocking lawmaker Ikeagwuonu Ugochinyere's bid to become Minority Leader. The resolution clarified that only members with prior legislative experience in the House are eligible for such positions.

    11 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Friday 5 June

  1. US Senate approves $70bn for Trump immigration agencies

    The US Senate has approved over $70bn in funding for President Trump's immigration agencies, including ICE and Border Patrol, for the remaining three years of his administration. The bill passed 52-to-47 largely along party lines and now heads to the House for a vote before going to Trump for signature.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Senate Republicans remove $1bn for Trump's White House ballroom

    The US Senate voted to advance an immigration spending bill after Republicans removed $1bn in funding for President Trump's new White House ballroom, which was intended for Secret Service security upgrades. The $72bn reconciliation bill will now fund immigration agencies including ICE and Border Patrol, and heads to the House before final approval.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 20 May

  1. Trump-backed candidate defeats Kentucky congressman Massie

    Thomas Massie, a Republican congressman from Kentucky critical of Donald Trump, was defeated in the primary race on Tuesday by Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein, who is heading towards a 55% share of the vote. Massie's defeat is the latest in what the article describes as a multi-figure casualty count from Trump's retribution effort against critics within the Republican party.

    20 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Tinubu orders Nigerian missions in South Africa to establish crisis unit

    Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered the immediate establishment of a crisis notification unit within Nigerian diplomatic missions in South Africa in response to escalating xenophobic attacks and anti-foreigner tensions targeting African nationals. Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs announced the measure following discussions with her South African counterpart, and the government has advised Nigerian citizens in high-tension areas like Durban to temporarily shut their businesses and remain indoors.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 1 May

  1. Trump signs bill ending 76-day partial government shutdown

    President Donald Trump signed a spending bill that ended the 76-day partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security, which had caused chaos at US airports due to unpaid security officers. The bill reopens DHS but does not include funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement or parts of Customs and Border Protection, with Democrats and Republicans having feuded over immigration enforcement and reform demands.

    1 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 29 April

  1. US Supreme Court limits race consideration in electoral maps

    In a 6-3 decision, the US Supreme Court restricted lawmakers' ability to account for a state's racial composition when drawing voting maps, in a ruling that could reshape politics across the American south. The conservative majority sided with a challenge to new districts in Louisiana created to comply with the Voting Rights Act's Section 2, which aims to protect Black Americans from racial discrimination.

    29 April 2026 · Joy Online

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