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L'annuncio della taskforce arriva dopo le dimissioni di due membri del Congresso in mezzo ad accuse di condotta sessuale inappropriata US politics live – ultimi aggiornamenti Il presidente della Camera Mike Johnson e il leader della minoranza Hakeem Jeffries hanno annunciato mercoledì un impegno bipartisan per combattere le condotte sessuali inappropriate al Capitol Hill. La "partnership", guidata dalle presidenti dei caucus femminili repubblicano e democratico – le congressiste Kat Cammack della Florida e Teresa Leger Fernández del New Mexico – mira a "identificare riforme e soluzioni per rendere il Congresso un ambiente di lavoro più sicuro per le donne e per tutti i sopravvissuti", hanno dichiarato i leader in una dichiarazione congiunta. Continua a leggere...

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused Congress of betraying DMK, stating their pre-2014 government 'survived largely because of the DMK' during a speech on Tamil Nadu's political situation. • Modi highlighted that Congress shared a 'close relationship' with DMK for 25-30 years, relying on the alliance to escape crises, but stabbed them 'in the back' for power when winds shifted. • The remarks underscore ongoing BJP-Congress rivalry ahead of elections, with Modi criticizing Congress's 'lust for power' and need for new allies to stay relevant.

• Virginia's Supreme Court invalidated a voter-approved congressional redistricting map on Friday that would have given Democrats significant gains in the 2026 midterm elections. • The map would have provided Democrats an advantage in 10 House districts while leaving only one safe Republican seat, potentially delivering Democrats as many as four additional congressional seats. • The ruling represents a major setback for House Democrats and a significant victory for Republicans as the midterm elections approach, with implications for control of Congress.

• Congressional Democrats have initiated a formal investigation into whether President Trump's pardons were driven by so-called "pay-to-play" schemes involving financial contributions or other considerations. • Democratic Representative Dave Min of California is one of three lawmakers leading the probe into the suspicious circumstances surrounding select presidential pardons. • The investigation reflects Democratic concerns about potential corruption or quid pro quo arrangements influencing the Trump administration's use of presidential clemency powers.

• Virginia's Supreme Court ruled on Friday to invalidate a new congressional map passed by voters in April that favored Democrats, handing a major win to Republicans ahead of midterm elections. • The rejected map would have created 10 House districts advantageous to Democrats, leaving only one safe Republican seat, according to CBS News analysis. • The decision reverses a voter initiative and bolsters Republican chances in Virginia's congressional races, as noted by Fox News legal correspondent Shannon Bream and CBS election law expert David Becker.

• The Trump administration requires congressional approval to prolong a 30-day federal takeover, announced May 8, 2026. • The measure targets unspecified federal operations, highlighting inter-branch power dynamics. • Extension could impact national policy enforcement, drawing bipartisan scrutiny on executive overreach.

• DMK leaders Kanimozhi NVN Somu and TKS Elangovan sharply criticized Congress for extending support to TVK, warning it will be 'wiped out everywhere'. • The reaction follows Congress breaking pre-poll ties with DMK, providing 5 MLAs to help TVK reach 112 seats short of majority. • DMK views the move as betrayal amid hung assembly, fueling accusations as rivals like AIADMK explore counter-alliances.

• Congress MP Karti Chidambaram announced conditional support to TVK for government formation, emphasizing respect for the public's mandate for change. • Support is offered provided the administration remains secular and excludes communal elements or BJP-aligned parties like AIADMK. • Chidambaram defended the shift from DMK ally, noting no pre-poll alliance had majority and aiming to block BJP influence via proxies.