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Fed Officials Split Over Whether John Williams Must Step Down at 65 or After 10 Years
economics2 days ago

Fed Officials Split Over Whether John Williams Must Step Down at 65 or After 10 Years

Federal Reserve officials are debating whether New York Fed President John Williams must retire in June 2027 upon turning 65, or if he can serve until June 2028 when he completes 10 years in his current role. The dispute centers on the interpretation of internal term-limit rules for regional bank leaders. Williams, the longest-serving policymaker, has recently defied market expectations by forecasting no rate hikes in 2027, a stance that contrasts with the hawkish outlook of other officials who anticipate further tightening.

via Bloomberg.com|
#banking-regulation#economics#federal-reserve
politics1 month ago

Third Way Pushes Supreme Court Term Limits and Ethics Code Into 2028 Democratic Agenda

The center-left think tank Third Way has released a proposal urging Democratic presidential candidates to champion 18-year term limits and an enforceable ethics code for Supreme Court justices. The plan seeks to bridge the ideological gap within the party, arguing that moderate reform is necessary to address declining public trust. While polling shows broad support for term limits, legislative progress remains stalled due to the current partisan gridlock in Congress.

via Politico|
#2028-election#ethics-code#politics
politics2 months ago

Emmer urges GOP chairs to respect term limits despite waiver requests

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer has signaled opposition to waivers for House Republican committee chairs seeking to exceed the three-term limit. While several leaders, including G.T. Thompson and Mike Rogers, have applied for extensions, Emmer stated that exceptions should be rare and justified only in limited circumstances. He emphasized that high turnover within the Republican caucus, often reaching 50 percent every two cycles, is a strategic advantage over the Democratic side. Emmer also confirmed that Speaker Mike Johnson and Majority Leader Steve Scalise are expected to retain their leadership roles if the GOP maintains its majority after the November midterms.

via Politico|
#committee-chairs#house-gop#midterms
politics2 months ago

Thompson Seeks Waiver to Retain Ag Committee Leadership Amid GOP Scramble

House Agriculture Chair G.T. Thompson has requested a waiver to bypass term limits and retain his leadership role, citing recent policy wins. The move triggers a scramble among other Republicans, including Austin Scott, while the party faces broader internal tensions over data center costs, rogue Democrat votes, and the Dallas convention.

via Politico|
#gop-leadership#gt-thompson#house-agriculture-committee
Hawaii Supreme Court Blocks Council Chair Waters From Third Term in 3-2 Ruling
politics2 months ago

Hawaii Supreme Court Blocks Council Chair Waters From Third Term in 3-2 Ruling

The Hawaii Supreme Court ruled 3-2 that Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters is ineligible to run for a third term, upholding a lower court decision that his 2019 appointment counts as a full term under the city charter. The ruling invalidates Waters’ primary votes and orders a runoff between Trevor Ozawa and Tara Malia Gregory for the District IV seat.

via Hawaii News Now|
#election-law#hawaii-supreme-court#honolulu-city-council
Honolulu Council Chair Waters Disqualified from District IV Race Amid Term Limit Dispute
politics3 months ago

Honolulu Council Chair Waters Disqualified from District IV Race Amid Term Limit Dispute

Honolulu City Council Chair Tommy Waters has been disqualified from the District IV race following a Circuit Court ruling that he is ineligible for a third term. Although his name remains on ballots already distributed, votes for him will only count toward determining if an eligible candidate achieves a majority. Waters has appealed the decision, arguing his first term was shortened by litigation, while opponents contend the charter limits consecutive terms regardless of duration.

via Hawaii News Now|
#election-law#honolulu-city-council#politics
Hawley pushes for clarity as McConnell's health-related absence extends
politics3 months ago

Hawley pushes for clarity as McConnell's health-related absence extends

Sen. Josh Hawley criticized Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell for not providing clear updates about his health after a hospitalization and an absence of more than a month, telling Fox News he’s ‘totally in the dark’ about McConnell’s condition amid a slim GOP majority and urging accountability to constituents. Hawley also used the moment to discuss term limits, praising Sen. Grassley’s continued sharpness while supporting a constitutional amendment.

via USA Today|
#hawley#health#mcconnell
Zimbabwe moves to extend Mnangagwa’s rule with constitutional overhaul
politics4 months ago

Zimbabwe moves to extend Mnangagwa’s rule with constitutional overhaul

Zimbabwe’s lower house approved a bill to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years, raise elected terms to seven years, and replace direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote, potentially keeping Mnangagwa in power until 2030 and delaying the 2028 elections; the reform, seen as reshaping institutions around Zanu-PF, faces opposition from liberation veterans and activists who warn it risks a one-party state, while the government argues the changes align electoral cycles and improve governance.

via Financial Times|
#constitutional-amendment#emmerson-mnangagwa#politics
Joe Manchin Advocates for Supreme Court Term Limits Reform
politics1 year ago

Joe Manchin Advocates for Supreme Court Term Limits Reform

Senators Joe Manchin and Peter Welch have proposed a constitutional amendment to impose 18-year term limits on Supreme Court justices, aiming to address the declining public trust in the judiciary. This proposal, which aligns with President Biden's views, would not affect current justices but would create regular vacancies every two years. Despite the initiative, the amendment faces significant hurdles, including Manchin's impending retirement and the challenging ratification process requiring broad legislative and state support. The proposal reflects growing concerns over the Supreme Court's role and partisanship.

via Daily Kos|
#constitutional-amendment#joe-manchin#politics