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The New Administrative Capital (NAC) in Egypt, located 60 kilometers east of Tahrir Square, is a planned city designed to serve as the central government and financial hub. The NAC mimics Washington, DC, in its layout and features a neo-pharaonic architectural style. However, the city is inaccessible to the majority of the Egyptian population, as it is only reachable by private car or government shuttle. The construction of the NAC has resulted in the displacement of many Egyptians and the destruction of historic sites in Cairo. The city's focus on monumentality and its car-dependent design raise questions about who the NAC is truly built for. [Extracted from the article]

The House of Representatives has voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas for his alleged failure to handle the migrant crisis on the southern border. This is the second attempt by Republicans to hold Mayorkas accountable, and it marks the first time in nearly 150 years that a Cabinet official has been impeached. However, the impeachment effort faces significant challenges in the Senate, where a two-thirds vote is required for conviction. Democrats and immigration law experts argue that Mayorkas' actions do not meet the threshold for impeachment, while President Joe Biden criticized House Republicans for their "blatant act of unconstitutional partisanship." [Extracted from the article]

A handover ceremony for the repatriation of Chinese cultural objects is held at the Chinese Embassy in Canberra on October 25. The advanced technology platform has a lifting capacity of 22,000 tons ARGENTINA Economy Minister Sergio Massa (center), representing the ruling Union for the Homeland coalition, speaks at his campaign headquarters in Buenos Aires on October 22. The ceremony witnessed the return of five items to China, three of which were returned by the Australian Government BANGLADESH Rescuers work to lift an overturned carriage following a train collision in Kishoreganj District on October 23. [Extracted from the article]

A new bill, called the Guarding the United States Against Reckless Disclosures Act, has been introduced to restrict the security access of federal employees and candidates running for federal office if they are charged with certain crimes. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Mikie Sherrill, aims to address allegations that former President Donald Trump mishandled classified information. The crimes covered by the bill include obstructing an official proceeding, unlawful retention of national defense information, unlawful disclosure or improper handling of classified information, acting as a foreign agent, and compromising national security. The bill would remove classified access from the date of indictment until the charges are dismissed or the person is found not guilty. The bill extends its authority to the president, vice president, members of Congress, candidates for federal office, and all federal employees. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability and the Committee on House Administration. [Extracted from the article]

The House of Representatives failed to impeach Alejandro Mayorkas, the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in a 214-216 vote. This would have been the first cabinet impeachment since 1876. The articles of impeachment accused Mayorkas of failing to carry out federal statutes related to immigration and violating his oath of office. Democrats, the Biden administration, and Mayorkas himself criticized the effort as politically motivated and lacking specific evidence of "high crimes and misdemeanors." Republicans argued that impeachment was necessary to hold Mayorkas accountable for insufficient border security. [Extracted from the article]

The article titled "Swearing-In Ceremony, December 9, 2023 -- Austin, TX" highlights the recognition of outstanding candidates who achieved high scores on the Uniform CPA Exam. The ceremony, attended by various individuals including Executive Director Bill Treacy and Board members, welcomed new CPAs to the profession. The event also acknowledged the generous contribution of members from the Austin CPA Chapter who volunteered their time. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the 33rd U.S. president, Harry S. Truman's last days in office and highlights his prickly relationship with successor Dwight D. Eisenhower . It mentions that the Trumans had invited the Eisenhowers to join them for coffee before the noon swearing-in ceremonies on January 20, 1953, but Eisenhower's limousine, a black Lincoln, arrived at 11:30 which left them just enough time to get to the Capitol.

House Republicans have initiated an effort to impeach Homeland Security Department Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, citing an increasing number of migrants and illicit materials crossing the U.S.-Mexico border as justification. Democrats and legal scholars argue that the impeachment is politically motivated and lacks specific evidence of "high crimes and misdemeanors." The main accusations against Mayorkas include lying under oath about border control and violating his oath of office by halting border wall construction and releasing detained migrants into the country. The impeachment effort is seen as a rare step, with the last cabinet secretary impeachment occurring in 1876. [Extracted from the article]

In the article the author talks about loyalty, oath of office, and public trust. Topics include that the essence of a public oath extends beyond symbols and words and should be a part of a law enforcer's professional life; and that all public office oaths require true faith and allegiance to principles of lawful authority derived from the Constitution.

The article presents the author's views on the oath taken by commissioned military officers, which differs from that taken by enlisted soldiers, as the oath of office has the same wording concerning the Constitution but makes no mention of the president. The oath serves as a source of inspiration in unstable moments. It mentions that soldiers are not automatons and are ethically responsible for their acts.

The Sixth CIIE has recruited over 5,700 volunteers from 40 universities in the city. More than 60 countries have confirmed their participation in the expo, scheduled to take place from November 5 to 10. Young dancers perform on stage at the swearing-in ceremony for volunteers of the upcoming Sixth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai on October 17. [Extracted from the article]

Trump has now been charged in four separate criminal cases related to his business and political activities, bringing his total criminal charges to date to 91. There are a lot of firsts when it comes to Donald Trump. Days later, on Aug. 31, Trump pleaded not guilty to charges related to his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election loss in Georgia. [Extracted from the article]

During their talks earlier that day, they'd reached a new post-Brexit trade arrangement for Northern Ireland SPAIN A visitor strikes a pose in front of a screen showing her appearance through the use of thermal imaging technology at the 2023 edition of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 27. KUWAIT The Saudi Hawks, the Royal Saudi Air Force aerobatic team, put on a show during Kuwait's National Day celebrations in the Capital Governorate on February 25 UNITED KINGDOM Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen attend a joint press conference in Windsor on February 27. The multinational exercise will conclude on March 10 CYPRUS Nikos Christodoulides speaks during his presidential swearing-in ceremony at the parliament in Nicosia on February 28 after winning a runoff election on February 12 with 52 percent of the vote GREECE Firefighters perform a rescue operation at the site of a train collision in Tempi Municipality on March 1. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the dispute between incumbent President Nicola´s Maduro of Venezuela and opponent Juan Guaidó over who won in the 2018 presidential election. Maduro disputed Guaidó's oath of office after claiming victory in the election. Guaidó is expected to restore democracy in the country since its socialist experiment collapsed into economic chaos in 2014.

The article offers information on oaths taken by newly appointed member of congressmen stating that they will uphold the U.S. Constitution, before the beginning of each two year session of Congress. It informs on articles of the Constitution on the basis of which oath is taken including legislative powers granted shall be vested in a Congress, Congress shall have power to provide for the general welfare, and power to declare war.

The article examines myths surrounding first U.S. president George Washington and discusses why such Washington's actual accomplishments and characters should be celebrated. It focuses on stories of a young Washington cutting down his father's cherry tree, a painting of Washington praying at Valley Forge, and the idea that Washington improvised his oath of office in 1789.

The article offers information on the oaths taken by sailors and naval officers of the U.S. Navy. Topics include congressional revisions of oaths since its creation in 1789 and remaining a testament for constitutional republicanism and civilian control of the military; sworning an oath to the Constitution and expectations to disobey unconstitutional orders; preventing a military coup by commander-in-chief of the Continental Army George Washington; and defense of peace and human rights.

The article discusses the leaked documents of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIPP), the agreements that may come before the U.S. Congress that would exempt foreign corporations from the U.S. laws and regulations. It explores the potential impacts of the TPP and TTIPP agreements on the U.S. Constitution, suggesting that support for the trade agreements by the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives would mean breaking thir oaths.