Congress Votes Against Hudson Contravention
President Zachary Hudson’s motion to allow him to serve a second term of office has been defeated by congressional vote. The proposal would have temporarily repealed the 77th amendment of the Federal Accord, which sets a maximum presidential term of eight years. A narrow majority voted not to accept... Read more
Federal Eyes on Congress Debate
Preliminary motions on the forthcoming Hudson Contravention vote have begun in Federal Congress. The proposal, named after President Zachary Hudson’s call to suspend the 77th amendment to the Federal Accord, is a point of significant contention. If approved, Hudson would be eligible to run for another term in this... Read more
Rackham Reveals Presidential Manifesto
Trillionaire entrepreneur Zachary Rackham has launched his campaign to be elected as Federal president in the forthcoming election. He outlined several policies during a press event in the tropospheric suite of Rackham’s Spire on the planet Homeland: “As I see it, the job of president is to help ordinary,... Read more
Federation Pledges Resources to Aegis
President Zachary Hudson and Shadow President Felicia Winters have united behind Federal backing for the reformation of Aegis. Congress held an emergency debate after the Alliance and Empire agreed to support an official tri-superpower initiative against the Thargoids. A majority of votes from Republican, Liberal and independent representatives approved... Read more
Winters: ‘Federation Must Protect Independents’
Shadow President Felicia Winters has called for the Federal Navy to help defend independent systems being invaded by the Thargoids. She outlined her viewpoint during an interview with the Federal Free Press: “The Thargoid fleets emerging from the Maelstroms have inflicted anguish and loss on millions. Our military forces... Read more
Xeno-Peace Champion Elected to Congress
Dalton Chase, the former governor of Andavandul 1, has become a Federal congressman following victory in the recent special election. Despite his relative youth and inexperience, many voters within the congressional district were influenced by Chase’s charm and positive campaign message. His enthusiasm for opening diplomatic relations with the... Read more
Winters Condemns Oppression of Thargoid Cult
The Popontia conflict and the mass arrest of Far God cultists have received civil and political criticism across the Federation. Shadow President Felicia Winters delivered a statement to The Federal Times: “It is logical that any organisation supporting the Thargoids should come under scrutiny. But this does not justify... Read more
A Day of Remembrance for HIP 22460
President Zachary Hudson has announced that today is a Federal day of remembrance for those lost in HIP 22460 on August 9th. In a public address, the president formally acknowledged the recent tragedy: “The Battle of HIP 22460 is a dark day in our interstellar nation’s history. The crews... Read more
Leaders Respond to Azimuth Initiative
The anti-xeno operation in HIP 22460 involving Azimuth Biotech and the superpowers has drawn comments from prominent political figures. Emperor Arissa Lavigny-Duval: “I agree with Senator Patreus that supporting Azimuth’s proposal remains our most practical course of action. However, alternative options for tackling the Thargoid threat are required.” Princess... Read more
Hudson Refutes ‘Dictatorship’ Concerns
President Zachary Hudson has made a public broadcast regarding his proposal to remove the single-term limit of the Federal presidency. Speaking from the White House on Mars, he directly addressed the anxiety that citizens have expressed about the Hudson Contravention: “If Congress agrees to temporarily suspend the 77th amendment... Read more