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Rapplerpolitics12 hrs ago
Fact check finds no court or justice department order halting Duterte impeachment trial
A circulating video misrepresents a January 2026 Supreme Court ruling on an earlier impeachment case. The current Senate trial, which began July 6, continues without interruption.
politics1 day ago
Senate Impeachment Court Hears Arguments on Request for Vice President Duterte’s Bank and Tax Records
Defense and prosecution presented opposing views on July 15, 2026, over requests for Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank, tax, and AMLC records. The court will rule on the subpoenas on July 20.
politics2 days ago
NBI Official Testifies No Concrete Threats Found Against Vice President Duterte and Notes Her Non-Cooperation
NBI Bangsamoro chief Jeremy Lotoc told the impeachment trial on July 14, 2026, that investigators uncovered no relevant threats to Sara Duterte’s life. The testimony addressed the fourth article of impeachment concerning alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and…
news18.comworld2 days ago
Social Media Claim That Sara Duterte Counsel Is Jose Sison's Daughter Rated False
Rappler reported that no public records link Sheila Sison to Jose Sison's family. The claim spread on Facebook amid the vice president's impeachment trial, which opened July 6.
Rapplerpolitics3 days ago
NBI Director Testifies No Validated Information Found on Alleged Duterte Assassin
Jeremy Lotoc, the second prosecution witness in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial, said investigators found no evidence identifying a supposed hitman. He maintained the November 2024 threat remarks remained serious regardless of that absence.
abcnews.go.compolitics7 days ago
Viral Post on Photocopied Peso Bills Follows Supreme Court Ruling on Evidence but Remains Illegal Tender per Central Bank
A July 7 post citing a statement from Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial spread the claim that photocopied banknotes can be used as legal tender. Rappler reported the post gained thousands of reactions before the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and court records clarifie…
Rapplerpolitics8 days ago
Prosecution Defers NBI Director Testimony in Duterte Impeachment Trial to July 13
The prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial postponed NBI Regional Director Jeremy Lotoc's appearance until July 13. It also skipped redirect examination of its first witness after he authenticated a kill threat.
Washington Examinerpolitics9 days ago
House Republican plans impeachment articles against district judge who blocked voter database
Rep. Abe Hamadeh said Monday he will file articles of impeachment Thursday against U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan. The judge blocked a revised federal voter citizenship verification database last month.
Rapplerpolitics9 days ago
Prosecution seeks subpoena for vice president's chief of staff in impeachment trial
The prosecution asked the impeachment court on July 7 to compel the attendance of the Office of the Vice President chief of staff at hearings scheduled for July 13-15. The request follows the chief of staff's November 2024 detention at the House of Representatives.
forbes.comworld10 days ago
Senate Returns Sealed Duterte Tax Records to BIR, Defers Opening Decision
The Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte opened on July 6, 2026. Presiding officer Chiz Escudero directed that a sealed box of her tax records be returned to the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Either side may seek a subpoena for the documents later.
abcnews.go.comworld10 days ago
Senate sets 16-vote threshold to convict vice president in impeachment trial
The presiding officer ruled that 16 votes are required to convict the vice president. The decision follows a 2000 Supreme Court precedent and allows parties to seek review from the high court.
politics8 days agoUpdated
Philippine Senate Opens Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
The Senate began proceedings Monday focused on allegations of misused funds and threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The trial follows House transmission of articles on June 30.
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Rapplerpolitics11 days ago
Marcos Says He Would Appear at Own Impeachment Trial
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he would want to testify if facing impeachment. His comments come days before the Senate begins the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
politics11 days ago
Philippine Senate to Begin Impeachment Trial of Vice President
The Philippine Senate is scheduled to open an impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. The proceedings center on corruption allegations and statements directed at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
focustaiwan.twpolitics13 days ago
Air Force to investigate active-duty officer over Capitol protest
The U.S. Air Force said it will investigate an active-duty officer detained by Capitol Police while holding a sign calling for impeachment. The officer criticized U.S. military actions without congressional approval.
Newsweekpolitics12 days agoUpdated
Air Force Major Arrested at Capitol Steps During Protest Calling for Trump Impeachment
U.S. Air Force Maj. Jason Watson was arrested July 1 on the Capitol steps while in uniform and holding a sign calling for President Trump's impeachment. He was charged with crowding, obstructing, and incommoding after Rep. Al Green departed the area. Watson has served 17 years an…
news.sky.compolitics15 days ago
Democratic Lawmakers File Impeachment Resolution Against Education Secretary
A group of House Democrats introduced articles of impeachment against the Education Secretary last week, citing transfers of department offices without congressional approval. The resolution alleges the moves violate statutory authority over the department's structure.
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abcnews.go.comworld16 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Dershowitz Defamation Appeal Against CNN; Two Justices Dissent
The Supreme Court on Monday declined to review Alan Dershowitz's appeal in his defamation lawsuit against CNN. Lower courts had ruled that the network did not act with actual malice in its coverage of his 2020 impeachment trial remarks.
Rapplerpolitics20 days ago
Senate Impeachment Court Ends Pre-Trial Conference for Sara Duterte
The Senate impeachment court terminated the pre-trial conference on June 25 after parties completed evidence marking. The move clears the way for Vice President Sara Duterte’s trial to begin July 6.
Rapplerpolitics21 days ago
Duterte Defense Submits Answer and Lists Over 90 Witnesses for Impeachment Trial
Vice President Sara Duterte's legal team submitted a witness list exceeding 90 names on June 1, 2026. Dozens of those named are associated with the prosecution.
manilatimes.netpolitics22 days ago
Senate Impeachment Court to Decide on Opening Sealed BIR Box in Duterte Proceedings
The House prosecution team on June 24 asked the Senate impeachment court to open a sealed box containing tax records of Vice President Sara Duterte and her husband. The request was filed on the fourth day of pre-trial proceedings.
Rapplerpolitics24 days ago
Philippine prosecution rejects claim it was outgunned in impeachment pre-trial
The House prosecution team said it was prepared for the first day of pre-trial proceedings in the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. Prosecutors refuted reports that the defense gained an advantage during the conference.
Bloombergpolitics25 days ago
South African Speaker Backs Effort to Halt Impeachment Inquiry While Panel Continues Its Work
The parliamentary speaker said she will support President Cyril Ramaphosa’s request to end the proceedings. Her stance conflicts with the panel of lawmakers examining the president.
citizen.co.zapolitics27 days ago
Ramaphosa Asks Court to Pause Impeachment Committee While Opponents Vow to Proceed
President Cyril Ramaphosa filed an urgent application on 12 June 2026 to stop the committee until his review of the 2022 panel findings is complete. The committee plans to oppose the bid along with the EFF and ATM.
manilatimes.netpolitics27 days ago
Tindig Pilipinas Opposes Escudero as Duterte Impeachment Trial Presiding Officer
Civil society coalition calls Escudero the most imperfect and dangerous choice among Senate options. The group urged the chamber to let Senate President Win Gatchalian preside instead.
abcnews.go.compolitics29 days ago
Philippine Senate elects new leader after removing previous presiding officer
The Philippine Senate removed its previous presiding officer and elected a new leader. The changes occurred ahead of a scheduled impeachment trial for the vice president.
Rapplerpolitics29 days ago
Senate Majority Eyes Senator as Presiding Officer for Impeachment Court
A senator from the majority bloc is being considered to lead the Senate impeachment court under newly amended rules. The change allows selection by majority vote rather than automatic assignment to the Senate president.
Abc Newspolitics29 days ago
Philippine Senate elects Gatchalian president with 13-11 vote after Cayetano concedes
Lawmakers replaced Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano with Sherwin Gatchalian on Wednesday after a leadership standoff. The change comes weeks before the chamber is scheduled to begin the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
abcnews.go.compolitics30 days ago
Impeachment Trial of Vice President Sara Duterte Faces Dispute Over Lowered Conviction Threshold
House prosecutors Luistro and Zamora support reducing the votes needed to convict Vice President Sara Duterte from 16 to 15 or 14, citing absent senators.
foxnews.compolitics30 days ago
House Republicans File Impeachment Resolutions Against Two Federal Judges
House Republicans introduced three impeachment resolutions this month against two federal judges appointed during the Obama administration. The resolutions target rulings and conduct and were referred to the House Judiciary Committee.
Washington Examinerpolitics33 days ago
House Republican opposes effort to expunge Trump impeachments
A retiring House member said a symbolic vote to erase the two impeachments would not be well received and urged focus on other priorities. The proposal gained attention after documents were declassified in April.
realitytea.compolitics34 days ago
President Trump Discusses Resolution to Address Past Impeachments
President Trump has spoken with House Speaker Mike Johnson about a possible congressional resolution regarding his two prior impeachments. The effort is part of separate legal steps related to a 2024 state conviction that resulted in no penalties.
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Benzingapolitics34 days ago
Effort Underway to Remove Impeachments From Congressional Record
President Donald Trump and allies are working on a plan to expunge two prior impeachments. Constitutional experts say Congress lacks authority to take the action.
Washington Examinerpolitics34 days ago
Trump Calls for Expulsion of Rep. Jamie Raskin from Congress
President Trump posted on Truth Social on June 11, 2026, urging Congress to expel Rep. Jamie Raskin over alleged impeachment planning. The call followed a post by commentator Mark Levin.
WrestlingInc.compolitics34 days ago
President Trump Discusses Resolution to Void First-Term Impeachments
President Trump and his allies have discussed urging lawmakers to pass a resolution that would void his two impeachments from his first term. The conversations were reported by people familiar with the matter.
abcnews.go.compolitics35 days ago
Senate schedules June 18 pre-trial conference for Sara Duterte impeachment
A closed-door pre-trial conference will be held June 18 at the Senate ahead of the July impeachment trial. The conference will address evidence authentication, witness lists, and trial procedures.
Abc Newspolitics36 days ago
Two Georgia Republicans file impeachment resolutions against Atlanta federal judge
U.S. Reps. Clay Fuller and Andrew Clyde introduced resolutions seeking to remove U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross after a misconduct investigation confirmed sexual activity in chambers, attendance at a partisan event, and initial false statements to investigators.
Nprpolitics36 days ago
Georgia Republican Lawmakers File Impeachment Resolutions Against Judge Privately Reprimanded for Workplace Sexual Misconduct
Rep. Andrew Clyde filed three articles of impeachment Tuesday against U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross. A separate Georgia Republican filed a similar resolution one day earlier.
ibtimes.co.ukpolitics37 days ago
Kenyan Court Upholds Gachagua Impeachment
A Kenyan court on Monday upheld the 2024 impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, barring him from holding public office. The court awarded him 50 million shillings in compensation but affirmed the appointment of his replacement.
apnews.compolitics38 days ago
Kenya Court to Rule Monday on Constitutionality of Gachagua's Parliamentary Impeachment
A three-judge bench will deliver its ruling on former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's challenge to his removal from office. The decision will determine whether Parliament's impeachment process met constitutional requirements.
world40 days ago
Philippine senator detained, vice president files impeachment response, UN Security Council bid fails
Senator Jinggoy Estrada was arrested and detained on June 1. Vice President Sara Duterte submitted an answer to impeachment articles the same day. The Philippines lost its United Nations Security Council bid on June 4.
Semaforpolitics43 days ago
South African Parliament Appoints Opposition MP Gana to Chair Ramaphosa Impeachment Inquiry as President Launches Legal Challenge
The parliamentary committee elected Makashule Gana on its first meeting this week. Gana will lead an inquiry into whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should face impeachment over a 2020 theft at his game farm.
citizen.co.zapolitics44 days ago
Rise Mzansi MP Gana Elected to Chair Phala Phala Impeachment Committee as Ramaphosa Challenges Report in Court
Rise Mzansi MP Makashule Gana will lead the parliamentary inquiry into the Phala Phala scandal. President Ramaphosa continues to challenge the Section 89 report in court while preparing to deliver the Presidency budget vote.
abcnews.go.compolitics44 days ago
Sara Duterte’s Net Satisfaction Rating at +29 in March 2026 SWS Survey, Up from January 2025 Low
The March 2026 poll showed a 44-point drop from her October 2022 rating of +73. The survey was released weeks after her presidential run announcement and months before her second impeachment vote.
techcentral.co.zapolitics45 days ago
South African Parliament Restarts Ramaphosa Impeachment Inquiry After Constitutional Court Ruling
The 31-member Section 89 Impeachment Committee will elect a chairperson and set procedures after the Constitutional Court ordered Parliament to restart the process over the 2020 Phala Phala theft.
abcnews.go.compolitics45 days ago
Congresswoman Jinky Luistro Leads Prosecution in Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Proceedings
Jinky Luistro, elected in 2022 to represent Batangas 2nd District, now heads the prosecution team in the Senate trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. The proceedings concern alleged offenses committed during Duterte's term.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld46 days ago
Lee Jae-myung Sworn In as South Korea’s President Following Yoon Suk-yeol’s Impeachment and Removal
Lee Jae-myung took office on June 4, 2025, following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. The new administration has advanced trade, security, and domestic reforms.
indianexpress.compolitics48 days ago
South African Impeachment Committee to Hold First Meeting on President Scandal
Parliament scheduled the first meeting of an impeachment committee for Monday to examine allegations involving the president. The session follows a Constitutional Court decision this month that revived the process.
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abcnews.go.compolitics48 days ago
Philippine Congressman Joel Chua Assigned to Lead Impeachment Article on Vice President Sara Duterte
Manila 3rd District Representative Joel Chua will lead the prosecution team on the misuse of confidential funds article against Vice President Sara Duterte. Rappler Talk will air an interview with Chua on Friday, May 29, at 5 pm.
Rapplerpolitics50 days ago
Congresswoman to Lead Prosecution in Senate Impeachment Trial
A House representative who presided over impeachment hearings will now head the prosecution team presenting the case in the Senate. The interview is scheduled to air on May 27 at 5 pm.
The Bbcpolitics51 days ago
South African President Files Court Challenge to Parliamentary Report
President Cyril Ramaphosa has asked the High Court in Cape Town to set aside a report that recommended further consideration of impeachment proceedings. The report stems from a 2022 panel finding on cash allegedly stolen from his farm.
politics54 days ago
Texas, Georgia, Virginia Take Steps on Local Prosecutor Authority
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposed a statewide prosecutor office and impeachment eligibility for district attorneys. Georgia enacted a law changing election rules for prosecutors in five counties. The U.S. Department of Justice opened a civil rights investigation into one Virginia p…
Rapplerpolitics54 days ago
Senator proposes video conference rule for impeachment trial participation
A senator introduced a measure to let senators attend impeachment proceedings remotely under justifiable circumstances. The proposal was referred to the Senate committee on rules. Legal experts said any change would require Senate approval and noted that one senator has not yet t…
thehindu.comworld54 days ago
Philippine Senate Opens Impeachment Proceedings for Vice President
Senators convened as an impeachment court on May 18. The Supreme Court denied a request for a temporary restraining order on an arrest warrant. A House prosecution panel announced assignments for the trial.
abcnews.go.compolitics57 days ago
House Representative Keith Flores Abstains on Vice President Sara Duterte Impeachment Vote
Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Keith Flores abstained from the May 11 House vote on articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte. Flores, one of 11 prosecutors on the panel, said personal, political, and constituent considerations influenced his decision.
Fox Newspolitics57 days agoUpdated
Louisiana Republican Senator Loses Primary After Voting to Impeach Trump
Sen. Bill Cassidy lost the Republican primary for his Senate seat after defending his vote to convict President Donald Trump in the second impeachment trial. Cassidy described the vote as a privilege to uphold the Constitution.
theconversation.compolitics58 days ago
House Panel Assigns Prosecutors to Four Articles in Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial
The House prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte held its first joint press conference on May 19, 2026, and announced which lawmakers will lead each of the four articles of impeachment.
The New Yorkerpolitics58 days ago
Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy Loses Primary After Trump Endorsement
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said Monday he has no regrets about his 2021 vote to convict President Trump on impeachment charges, even after losing his primary election Saturday. Trump endorsed one of Cassidy’s opponents in the race.
The New Yorkerpolitics58 days ago
Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy Loses Primary After 2021 Trump Impeachment Vote
Sen. Bill Cassidy said Monday he has no regrets about his 2021 vote to convict President Trump on impeachment charges. The Louisiana Republican placed third in Saturday's primary and will not advance to the June runoff.
dailywire.compolitics59 days ago
Republican Senator Loses Primary After Impeachment Vote
An incumbent Republican senator who voted to convict on impeachment charges finished third in a Louisiana primary. Two other candidates advanced to a June runoff.