Politics News – A Roundup of Significant Articles on ForeignAffairs.co.nz for May 10, 2025

Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 10, 2025.

MIL-OSI USA: WEEK 16 WINS: President Trump Advances America’s New Golden Age
US Senate News: Source: The White House This week, President Donald J. Trump advanced his America First agenda with remarkable successes that bolster the economy, enhance national security, and promote global stability. From a landmark trade agreement to bold steps to secure our borders and skies, President Trump is delivering results that matter to every […]

MIL-OSI Russia: Georgian Prime Minister Congratulates WWII Veterans on 80th Anniversary of Victory Over Fascism
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Tbilisi, May 10 (Xinhua) — Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Friday paid tribute to those killed in the Great Patriotic War and laid a wreath at […]

MIL-OSI Australia: Ways you can help a vulnerable person in Canberra
Source: Northern Territory Police and Fire Services In brief: There are many Canberrans who can do with a helping hand. The ACT has many services and initiatives that may be of benefit, whatever the situation. This article features a list of some of these services. There are many vulnerable people in our community. Perhaps you […]

MIL-OSI Europe: Isabel Schnabel: Keeping a steady hand in an unsteady world
Source: European Central Bank Speech by Isabel Schnabel, Member of the Executive Board of the ECB, at Hoover Monetary Policy Conference “Finishing the Job and New Challenges”, Stanford University Stanford, 10 May 2025 Standard theory of monetary policy rests on a simple premise: a stable relationship between inflation and the output gap. This is the […]

MIL-OSI China: Xi says China supports Cuba in safeguarding sovereignty, opposing foreign interference
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Xi says China supports Cuba in safeguarding sovereignty, opposing foreign interference Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel on the sidelines of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Soviet Union’s Great Patriotic War in Moscow, Russia, May 9, […]

MIL-OSI USA: Markey Joins Colleagues to Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Plans to Eliminate Consumer Product Safety Commission
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey “Without the dedicated oversight of the CPSC, American families, especially children, will be left vulnerable in their own homes.” Washington (May 8, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) and Kevin Mullin (D-CA) along […]

MIL-OSI USA: Before Busy Summer Travel Season, Markey, Merkley, Kennedy, Marshall Push to Rein in TSA Facial Recognition Technology at Airports Across U.S.
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts Ed Markey During National Travel and Tourism Week, Senators lead bipartisan Traveler Privacy Protection Act Washington (May 8, 2025) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Roger Marshall (R-Kansas)  to sound the alarm over the Transportation Security […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Legislation to Expand Child Care for Local Law Enforcement
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David G. Valadao (California) WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Scott Peters (CA-50), Josh Harder (CA-09), and Darrell Issa (CA-48) to reintroduce the Providing Child Care for Police Officers Act. This bipartisan bill aims to address the nationwide police staffing shortages by making it easier for parents […]

MIL-OSI USA: Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore Presents 2025 Civic Education Teacher of the Year Award
Source: US State of Rhode Island Brandon Pearce of South Kingstown High School Honored PROVIDENCE, RI � Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore today honored Brandon Pearce of South Kingstown High School as the 2025 winner of the Rhode Island Civic Education Teacher of the Year award at a State House ceremony. Secretary Amore was […]

MIL-OSI USA News: Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence
Source: The White House By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose and Policy.  Our Nation’s security, prosperity, and freedom would not be possible without our veterans.  Many service members paid the ultimate sacrifice.  Many others […]

MIL-OSI USA News: Rescission of Useless Water Pressure Standards
Source: The White House MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF ENERGYTHE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIORTHE DEPUTY ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF THE OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS SUBJECT:       Rescission of Useless Water Pressure Standards By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby […]

MIL-OSI USA News: Increasing Efficiency At the Office of the Federal Register
Source: The White House By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1.  Purpose.  Deregulation is a critical priority for my Administration.  We will foster prosperity by freeing Americans from the heavy burden of Federal regulations accumulated over decades. […]

MIL-OSI USA News: Protecting the Great Lakes from Invasive Carp
Source: The White House MEMORANDUM FOR THE SECRETARY OF THE INTERIOR               THE SECRETARY OF COMMERCE               THE SECRETARY OF THE ARMY               THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION                      AGENCY SUBJECT:       Protecting the Great Lakes […]

MIL-OSI USA News: Military Spouse Day, 2025
Source: The White House class=”has-text-align-center”>By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation   Military spouses are the heart and soul of our Armed Forces.  Their unwavering devotion and profound influence enrich our fighting forces and the communities in which they serve.  On Military Spouse Day, we proudly honor the wives and husbands who embrace […]

MIL-OSI Russia: China supports Cuba in defending sovereignty and resisting foreign interference: Xi Jinping
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian – Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Moscow, May 9 (Xinhua) — China firmly supports Cuba in defending its national sovereignty and opposing foreign interference and blockade, Chinese President Xi Jinping said in the […]

MIL-OSI Global: Is Pope Leo XIV liberal or conservative? Why this label doesn’t work for popes
Source: The Conversation – Canada – By Mark Yenson, King’s University College, Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Vice-President and Academic Dean (Interim), Western University The 133 cardinal electors sequestered in the Sistine Chapel elected a new pope May 8. The choice was a surprise — Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, who has carried out most of […]

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Speech by CE at reception in celebration of establishment of Consulate-General of Uruguay in Hong Kong (English only) (with photos/video)
Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region      Following is the speech by the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, at the reception in celebration of the establishment of the Consulate-General of Uruguay in Hong Kong today (May 9): Your Excellency Minister Mario Lubetkin (Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay), Your Excellency Ambassador Fernando Lugris […]

MIL-OSI USA: McClellan Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District) Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) announced the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition. The first place winner for Virginia’s Fourth is Journi Marlow with her acrylic painting, In Our Hands. Journi is an eleventh grader who attends Henrico High School. […]

MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Bice Applauds President Trump’s Signing of Her Legislation to Overturn Burdensome Refrigeration Regulations 
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Bice joined President Donald J. Trump at the White House as he signed her legislation H.J.Resolution 24, into law. The resolution permanently nullifies restrictive Biden-era regulations on walk-in coolers and freezers, which placed significant financial strain on small businesses […]

MIL-OSI USA: Cortez Masto Fights to End Crypto Corruption by Trump and Other Elected Officials
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Nevada Cortez Masto Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in spearheading an effort to crack down on cryptocurrency-related corruption by elected officials at the highest levels of the federal government, including the […]