Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 15, 2025.
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Politics – NZCTU to meet with Brooke van Velden
Source: New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi The New Zealand Council of Trade Unions Te Kauae Kaimahi leadership will today finally meet with Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden after trying to secure a meeting for more than a year. The meeting is set to take place at 10.15am in […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Advocacy – Commemorating 77 Years of the Palestinian Nakba: A Call for Justice, Memory, and Solidarity
Source: Palestine Forum of New Zealand On 15 May 2025, Palestinians and their allies around the world mark Nakba Day, commemorating 77 years since the catastrophic displacement of over 750,000 Palestinians from their homes in 1948. Known as al-Nakba, or “the Catastrophe,” this moment in history saw the systematic destruction of Palestinian villages, towns, and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman David Scott Votes Against Republican Bill That Cuts $230 Billion From SNAP, Leads Effort to Protect SNAP Funding
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13) WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), voted against House Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation bill that would steal $230 billion in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “To gift trillions of dollars in tax cuts to their billionaire friends, Republicans are taking food from the mouths […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman David Scott Votes Against Republican Bill That Cuts $230 Billion From SNAP, Leads Effort to Protect SNAP Funding
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13) WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), voted against House Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation bill that would steal $230 billion in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “To gift trillions of dollars in tax cuts to their billionaire friends, Republicans are taking food from the mouths […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman David Scott Votes Against Republican Bill That Cuts $230 Billion From SNAP, Leads Effort to Protect SNAP Funding
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13) WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), voted against House Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation bill that would steal $230 billion in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “To gift trillions of dollars in tax cuts to their billionaire friends, Republicans are taking food from the mouths […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman David Scott Votes Against Republican Bill That Cuts $230 Billion From SNAP, Leads Effort to Protect SNAP Funding
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David Scott (GA-13) WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman David Scott (GA-13), voted against House Republicans’ Budget Reconciliation bill that would steal $230 billion in funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “To gift trillions of dollars in tax cuts to their billionaire friends, Republicans are taking food from the mouths […]
MIL-Evening Report: After an autocratic leader was toppled in Bangladesh, democratic renewal remains a work in progress
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Intifar Chowdhury, Lecturer in Government, Flinders University Last July, a powerful student-led uprising in Bangladesh toppled the authoritarian, corrupt government led for 15 years by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh now shows modest signs of democratic recovery. Months into its tenure, a transitional government has reopened political […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Waters, Senator Merkley Launch New Effort to Boost Congress’ Oversight of Trump’s Mass Firings
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Maxine Waters (43rd District of California) Washington, D.C. – As the Trump Administration continues mass firings of federal employees, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, today introduced first-of-its-kind legislation to strengthen Congress’ authority to protect workers and override federal staffing cuts implemented […]
MIL-OSI USA: Steil Introduces Bipartisan Resolution to Recognize Survivors of Scams and Prevent Future Scams
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Bryan Steil (Wisconsin-1) Washington, DC – Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Representatives Josh Harder (CA-09) and Dan Meuser (PA-09) this week introduced a resolution to designate May 8th as National Scam Survivor Day. “Last year, 2.6 million Americans lost more than $12.5 billion to scams,” said Steil. “I […]
MIL-OSI USA: LEADER JEFFRIES DURING POLICE WEEK: “IT’S TIME TO HONOR THOSE HEROIC OFFICERS”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Hakeem Jeffries (8th District of New York) Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries took to the House floor to hold House Republicans accountable for refusing to follow the law and honor the heroes who protected the United States Capitol on January 6. JEFFRIES: Mr. Speaker, I […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Pfluger Secures Big Wins in the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a strong, commonsense reconciliation bill after over twenty-six hours of debate. Upon passage, Rep. Pfluger released the following statement. “After over twenty-six hours of Democrat distractions, falsehoods, and baseless debate, Energy and Commerce […]
MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Votes to Extend Concealed Carry for Law Enforcement Officers Beyond Retirement
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Randy Feenstra (IA-04) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for, and the U.S. House of Representatives passed, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Reform Act. This legislation would allow qualified police and law enforcement officers to retain their concealed carry privileges even after retirement. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Condemns Racially Biased Refugee Policy Under Trump Administration
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jonathan Jackson – Illinois (1st District) Washington, DC — In response to a New York Times report revealing that the Trump administration fast-tracked refugee admissions for white South Africans while continuing to block refugee access for Black and brown populations fleeing violence and persecution, Congressman Jonathan L. […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Chernyshenko proposed publishing a jubilee collection of Vladimir Zhirinovsky’s works
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. The State Duma held the second meeting of the organizing committee for the preparation and holding of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the birth of the founder of the LDPR Vladimir Zhirinovsky […]
MIL-OSI USA: Lankford Continues Push to Safeguard Conscience Rights of Health Care Workers
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Oklahoma James Lankford WASHINGTON, DC – Senator James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the Conscience Protection Act to protect health care providers and insurance plans from government discrimination if they decline to participate in abortions. The Conscience Protection Act provides enforcement for existing conscience laws by providing a private right of action for victims of conscience discrimination. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Clyde Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Andrew S. Clyde (R-GA) Rep. Clyde Announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition Winners Gainesville, May 14, 2025 GAINESVILLE, GA — Last week, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) celebrated the winners of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Georgia’s Ninth District. The winners include: First Place: Philip Jeong’s “Hope” […]
MIL-OSI USA: Hinson Announces IA-02 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-01) Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-02) announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Iowa’s Second District, Asia Carter. Asia is a senior at Alburnett High School in Alburnett, IA. Her winning piece, Ranch Days, will hang in the U.S. Capitol. “Congratulations to Asia on […]
MIL-OSI USA: Zinke and Neguse Introduce Bill to Extend Successful Forest Management Program
Source: US Congressman Ryan Zinke (Western Montana) Originally authorized in 2009, the program has treated and restored 5.7 million acres of forests Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Ryan Zinke (R-MT-01) and Joe Neguse (D-CO-02) introduced the Collaborative Forest Landscape Restoration (CFLR) Program Reauthorization Act of 2025, which would extend and expand a successful program focused […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Media law reforms to boost press sustainability and protect independence
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Media law reforms to boost press sustainability and protect independence People’s access to independent and accurate news will be better protected under updated government rules, which will modernise powers around media mergers while supporting investment and growth. Long-term sustainability and independence of UK press protected with government […]
MIL-OSI USA: Brownley Introduces Legislation to Improve Federal Government Use of Renewable Energy Certificates
Source: United States House of Representatives – Julia Brownley (D-CA) Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) reintroduced the Renewable Energy Certificate Study Act, legislation that directs the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to evaluate how federal agencies use Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and their efficacy in advancing our nation’s clean energy goals. While RECs, […]