Who Holds the Key to Dissolving the Kurdistan Parliament? Legal Experts Point to Deadlock

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  As political tensions persist in the Kurdistan Region, legal experts say no clear mechanism currently exists to resolve the parliamentary impasse or trigger early elections. Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj , Sulaimani, Iraq, April 2026 — As political tensions continue between the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), questions are growing over who holds the legal authority—or political leverage—to dissolve the Kurdistan Parliament and potentially trigger new elections. Legal expert Choman Mohammed says the issue is constrained by gaps in the region’s electoral and constitutional framework, leaving limited and difficult pathways for parliamentary dissolution during political deadlock. Limited legal mechanisms According to Mohammed, the electoral law does not clearly regulate how parliament can be dissolved in cases of political paralysis. Instead, the presidency law outlines four possible scenarios: Failure of parliament to convene for 45 days follo...
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Trump is taking over White House press briefings while Karoline Leavitt is on maternity leave

 


Trump to Take a Bigger Role in White House Briefings During Press Secretary's Leave

President signals more direct engagement with reporters as Karoline Leavitt prepares for maternity leave

Dr. Pshtiwan Faraj, Sulaimani, Iraq, April 25, 2026 , April  — President Donald Trump is expected to assume a more visible role in White House press briefings in the coming weeks as Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt prepares to begin maternity leave, further cementing his highly personalized approach to presidential communications.

Leavitt, one of the youngest press secretaries in modern U.S. history, indicated this week that her latest briefing would likely be her last before the birth of her second child. White House officials have not named a permanent interim replacement.

Instead, administration officials say Trump himself, along with Vice President JD Vance and senior communications aides, will take a more active role in engaging with reporters during her absence.

The arrangement reflects Trump's long-standing preference for direct confrontation—and direct communication—with the media. Unlike many of his predecessors, Trump often bypasses formal briefing structures, choosing instead to dominate the news cycle through impromptu exchanges, social media posts and lengthy question-and-answer sessions.

"Trump has always viewed the briefing room as an extension of his political stage," said a Washington-based media analyst. "This simply formalizes a style he already prefers."

The move comes at a politically sensitive moment, with the White House managing escalating tensions with Iran, volatile energy markets and growing scrutiny over domestic inflation. Trump's direct involvement could help the administration sharpen message discipline while keeping public attention focused on the president himself.

It also reinforces a defining characteristic of Trump's presidency: the centralization of political communication around his personal brand.

His relationship with the press remains deeply adversarial, even as he maintains unusually frequent interactions with reporters compared with recent presidents. That tension is expected to intensify as he steps more regularly behind the White House podium.

For markets, allies and political opponents alike, Trump's increased briefing presence could inject both greater clarity and greater volatility into Washington's daily information flow.

When Trump speaks, the world tends to listen—and react.

Strategic Analysis

Trump's decision serves three purposes:

  • It keeps the administration's messaging tightly centered on the president.
  • It energizes his political base through unscripted media confrontations.
  • It reduces reliance on traditional institutional spokespeople.

The White House briefing room may soon look less like a press office—and more like a presidential campaign rally.

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