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Upper chamber of the US Congress that confirms federal nominees and approves federal spending, appearing in coverage of Trump administration appointments and legislative proceedings.
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… Earlier on Wednesday, Trump held a tense meeting with Senate Republicans, after he abruptly called off a signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill. …
Trump asks Congress for $87bn, mostly for ‘urgent’ Iran war costsJoy 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 insecurityJoy Online
… If confirmed by the Senate, Trump’s former personal lawyer will become the administration’s number one prosecutor on a continuing basis. …
Trump to nominate Blanche for attorney general on permanent basisJoy Online
… The Senate rule-keeper ruled against the use of taxpayer funds in the bill on Saturday, after Democrats argued that security money doesn’t belong in it. …
Trump’s White House ballroom loses federal funding proposed by Senate RepublicansJoy Online
… Recall that Oshiomhole, speaking last week on the floor of the Senate, said Nigeria must respond firmly to protect its citizens, stressing reciprocity in international relations. …
Xenophobia: Nigeria should nationalise MTN, other South African companies — OshiomholeJoy Online
… very concerned by the decision to withdraw a US brigade from Germany”. “Rather than withdrawing forces from the continent altogether, it is in the US interest to maintain a strong deterrent in Europe,” said Senator Roger Wicker and Representative Mike Rogers, who chair the Senate …
Germany says US troop withdrawal ‘foreseeable’ as Trump warns of more ‘cuts’Joy Online
… Surgeon General, Casey Means, after she failed to win enough votes in the Senate to be confirmed. …
Trump pulls Surgeon General pick after nomination stallsJoy Online
… Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told a Senate hearing on Thursday he understood that the 60-day clock stopped during the truce. …
US official says Iran war truce ‘terminated’ hostilities for war powers deadlineJoy Online
… The Senate approved the plan on April 23. With the House going along, it will be up to Republicans in both chambers to put together details of the $70-billion proposal and win passage before sending it to President Donald Trump to sign it into law. …
US House approves outline for $70bn more for immigration enforcementPresident Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on Thursday after more than 10 weeks abroad, his longest recorded absence since taking power more than four decades ago. The 93-year-old's extended stay fuelled speculation about his health and capacity to govern, though authorities had said he would return.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Paul Biya returned to Cameroon on Thursday after more than 10 weeks abroad, his longest recorded absence since taking power more than four decades ago. The 93-year-old's extended stay fuelled speculation about his health and capacity to govern, though authorities had said he would return.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
U.S. President Donald Trump called on Congress to pass the Clarity Act, legislation crypto companies say would provide clearer legal definitions for the sector. The bill has stalled in the Senate despite support from Trump and top crypto executives who gathered for a White House event.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Top social media platforms urged the Australian government not to rely heavily on early evidence that most children still use their products despite a landmark under-16 ban introduced in December, as lawmakers consider doubling maximum penalties to A$99 million and expanding regulators' investigative powers. Australia's eSafety Commissioner reported that roughly 80% of minors were still on social media months after the ban took effect but noted modest declines in underage accounts and said enforcement would drive further change.
14 August 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump held separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, described by the White House as "positive and productive." Zelensky said Trump agreed to grant Ukraine licences for domestic production of Patriot interceptor missiles, which Kyiv says are needed to defend against Russian drone and ballistic missile attacks.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the fiscal 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act by 216 to 212, authorising $1.15 trillion in military spending. Democrats opposed the bill over its cost, an ongoing war with Iran that has cost $37.5 billion, and a provision expanding military technology cooperation with Israel.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche faced bipartisan questioning on Capitol Hill during his confirmation hearing, where he apologized for "mistakes" in the Epstein files release and fielded questions about his personal relationship with President Donald Trump and his independence from the administration.
16 July 2026 · Joy Online →
At his Senate confirmation hearing, President Trump's attorney general nominee Todd Blanche was questioned by Republican Senator John Cornyn about a Justice Department settlement with Trump that created a $1.8 billion compensation fund and granted tax immunity to the president and his family businesses; Blanche said the fund has not been formally rescinded but that Trump's lawyers have no plans to enforce it in court.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. House passed a bill 308–117 to make daylight saving time permanent, ending the twice-yearly clock changes observed since the 1960s. States could opt out if they choose. Supporters cite sleep disruption, workplace injuries, and road accident reductions; critics worry about later winter sunrises affecting school commutes and work schedules.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Civil society protesters stormed Nigeria's Senate seeking rejection of President Tinubu's ambassadorial nominee Abayomi Fasina over pending sexual misconduct allegations. The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations called for delaying confirmation until legal proceedings conclude, warning they would petition the nominated country if the Senate approved him.
8 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
A Nigerian senator has called on the government to end diplomatic relations with South Africa in response to xenophobic attacks on Nigerian citizens. The call comes as the Nigerian government evacuates over 1,200 Nigerians from the country.
8 July 2026 · The Chronicle →
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 →
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 →
US President Donald Trump will nominate Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to take on the role permanently, subject to Senate confirmation. Blanche, Trump's former personal lawyer, has served as interim attorney general since Trump removed Pam Bondi in April.
4 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Senate parliamentarian struck down security funding for President Trump's White House ballroom project from a proposed spending package, after Democrats argued the money doesn't belong in the bill. Trump has said private donors will fund the $400 million ballroom, while Republicans had sought to use taxpayer funds for Secret Service security upgrades.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Senator Adams Oshiomhole has defended his call for Nigeria to nationalise MTN and other South African-owned companies operating in Nigeria in response to xenophobic attacks against Nigerians in South Africa, saying the country must prioritise citizens' lives over foreign investment. He proposed the federal government could nationalise affected companies, including financial institutions, and later re-privatise them under Nigerian control so that profits remain in Nigeria.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The US is withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, and President Trump said more cuts would follow, without providing details. Germany's defence minister called the withdrawal "foreseeable" while stressing that American military presence in Europe serves both German and US interests, and NATO is seeking clarification from Washington on the decision.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump withdrew Casey Means' nomination as U.S. Surgeon General after she failed to secure Senate confirmation votes, and will instead nominate cancer radiologist Nicole Saphier. Means, a health influencer without an active medical license, faced criticism over her vaccine views, including declining to say babies should receive vaccines during her February confirmation hearing.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
A senior Trump administration official said on Thursday that a U.S.-Iran ceasefire begun in early April has "terminated" hostilities for the purposes of the War Powers Resolution, which required the president to notify Congress by Friday of plans to continue military action or seek a 30-day extension.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a three-year budget plan on Wednesday that would allow Congress to consider an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement by federal agents in a 215-211 vote with no Democratic support. Republicans plan to use a special procedure to advance the $70 billion proposal through the Senate without Democratic support and send it to President Trump for signing, hoping to complete the process in May.
30 April 2026 · Joy Online →