Explore the rising political tensions in the Philippines as thousands call for the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte amid allegations of fund misuse. Meanwhile, Nicaragua's constitutional reforms grant expansive powers to President Ortega, raising international concerns. Dive into these unfolding stories of power, accountability, and the global struggle for democracy and justice.

Sources:

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/31/thousands-call-for-impeachment-of-philippines-vice-president-sara-duterte

https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/1/30/nicaragua-approves-constitutional-reforms-giving-president-expansive-powers

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/key-moments-confirmation-hearings-politics-desk-rcna190097

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-national-mourning-airing-grievances-dei-rcna190002

Outline:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:42) Thousands call for impeachment of Philippines VP Duterte

(00:03:55) Nicaragua approves constitutional reforms giving president expansive powers

(00:07:50) The key moments from a big day of confirmation hearings: From the Politics Desk

(00:10:43) Trump turns a moment of national mourning into a push for his political agenda