Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 14, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Green Budget for a country worth fighting for
Source: Green Party The Green Budget shows how much better our lives could be under a Green Government, instead of one dominated by corporate greed. “This is a Budget for a country that belongs to and works for New Zealanders,” says Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick. “We believe in fairness and common sense. A Green […]
MIL-OSI USA: Representative Peters, Food Providers Urge Congress to Support USDA Funds that Feed Hungry Americans
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Peters (52nd District of California) San Diego, CA – Yesterday, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) and local leaders opposed proposed cuts to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food assistance programs, including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools […]
MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Supports Resolution Thanking and Honoring Police and Law Enforcement Officers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, during National Police Week, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for a congressional resolution recognizing the invaluable contributions that Iowa police and law enforcement officers make to our communities. “Our police and law enforcement officers put their lives on the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Brecheen and Congressman Roy Introduce Energy Freedom Act to End Biden’s Trillion-Dollar “Green New Deal” Tax Subsidies with Senator Mike Lee
Source: US Congressman Josh Brecheen (2nd District) Congressman Brecheen and Congressman Roy Introduce Energy Freedom Act to End Biden’s Trillion-Dollar “Green New Deal” Tax Subsidies with Senator Mike Lee Washington, May 13, 2025 Washington, D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen and Congressman Chip Roy introduced the Energy Freedom Act. This legislation would repeal the more than […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall and Rep. Nehls Reintroduce Bill to Support Families of Victims Killed by Illegal Aliens
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Washington – U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) today reintroduced the Justice for Angel Families Act, legislation that would amend the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) to expand financial coverage for Angel Families – the immediate relatives of victims killed by illegal aliens, including in drunk driving accidents. This […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senate and House Republicans Make Strides to Repeal Over a Dozen Biden-Era Regulations to Advance Trump’s America First Agenda
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall Washington – In a seismic victory for President Trump’s America First Agenda, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) today released the following statement on Senate and House Republicans’ efforts to reverse over a dozen of Joe Biden’s nonsensical regulations using the Congressional Review Act (CRA) – a legislative tool allowing Congress to strike down federal […]
MIL-OSI USA: Schatz: No President Should Take $400 Million Gift From A Foreign Country
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today took to the Senate floor to condemn a luxury airplane gift, valued at $400 million, that President Donald Trump announced he will receive from the government of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Schatz, Coons Lead Group Of 27 Senators In Introducing Resolution To Condemn $400 Million Airplane Gift To Trump From Qatar
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Hawaii Brian Schatz WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today introduced a resolution in the Senate condemning a luxury airplane gift, valued at $400 million, President Donald Trump announced he will receive from the government […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Apōpō Congress: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Good morning. It’s great to be here – in spirit – at the 2025 Apōpō Congress.I am a fierce proponent of asset management, and I also enjoy the Te Pae Convention Centre, so it’s a shame I can’t be there with you all in person. I’d like to […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Addressing New Zealand’s infrastructure asset management challenge
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets The Government has launched a new work programme to improve public infrastructure asset management, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop says. “We need to be honest about the fact that we’ve done asset management poorly in the public sector for decades. We rank fourth to last in the OECD […]
MIL-Evening Report: In Indonesia, Albanese has a chance to reset a relationship held back by anxiety and misperceptions
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Hangga Fathana, Assistant Professor of International Relations, Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) Yogyakarta Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has wasted little time taking his first overseas trip since Labor won a historic victory in Australia’s federal election. He’ll head to Indonesia today to meet the country’s new president, Prabowo […]
MIL-OSI USA: Introducing House Roll Call Votes in the Congress.gov API
Source: US Global Legal Monitor The following is a guest post from Andrew Reiter, a legislative data specialist in the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. Andrew previously blogged about an Update on the Congress.gov API, Modernizing Congressional Data – Treaty Documents on Congress.gov, Modernizing Congressional Data – Senate Legislation and Amendments on Congress.gov, and Modernizing Congressional Data – House Legislation […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Community Energy Generation Growth Fund opens
Source: Scottish Government £8 million for community renewable projects. Communities across Scotland seeking to set up renewable energy generation projects can bid for support from an £8 million government fund which has reopened for applications. The Community Energy Generation Growth Fund supports local communities to install wind turbines and solar panels or develop other types […]
MIL-OSI USA: Murphy On Trump’s Middle East Trip: This Isn’t America First. This Is Trump First. It’s A National Security Disaster And A Moral Abomination.
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Connecticut – Chris Murphy [embedded content] WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Tuesday spoke on the U.S. Senate floor to deliver a blistering condemnation of President Trump’s foreign policy corruption, highlighting his use of the office to enrich himself while putting U.S. national security at risk. Murphy […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cantwell Condemns GOP’s Cruel Proposal to Kick Millions Off Medicaid: ‘You’re Going to Make All Those People Go to An Emergency Room?’
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell 05.13.25 Cantwell Condemns GOP’s Cruel Proposal to Kick Millions Off Medicaid: ‘You’re Going to Make All Those People Go to An Emergency Room?’ GOP proposal would cancel health coverage and drive-up co-pays for hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi unveils roadmap for deepening cooperation with LAC countries
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Chinese President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the fourth ministerial meeting of the China-CELAC (the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Forum and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, capital of China, May 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Environment – Greenpeace slams Govt for failure to commit to protecting rivers
Source: Greenpeace Greenpeace Aotearoa is slamming the Government after Parliamentary Under-Secretary for RMA Reform, Simon Court, refused yesterday to commit to upholding Water Conservation Orders, which protect lakes and rivers. Speaking at the Environmental Defence Society’s annual conference, Simon Court refused to answer whether the Government would uphold existing Water Conservation Orders for rivers, as well […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Boost for British green aviation fuel production to support jobs and lift off emerging industry New sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) measures will support aviation expansion and meet decarbonisation goals. new laws introduced today will increase homegrown sustainable aviation fuel, positioning the UK as a world leading destination […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Tens of thousands more patients receiving crucial scans quicker
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Tens of thousands more patients receiving crucial scans quicker More people were seen faster for scans including endoscopies, ultrasounds, and MRIs Latest data shows 44,000 fewer people waited more than six weeks for diagnostic tests compared to last year Government drive to slash waiting times means patients are being […]
MIL-OSI USA: Burlison and Grothman Announce Hearing on the Inflation Reduction Act’s Harm to American Energy and Medicine
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Eric Burlison (R-Missouri 7th District) WASHINGTON—Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) and Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services Chairman Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) announced a joint hearing on “Mandates, Meddling, and Mismanagement: The IRA’s Threat to Energy and Medicine.” This […]