Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 4, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Warren, Markey Demand Trump Admin Explains Potential Weeding Out of Immigration Judges Based on Political Beliefs
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Massachusetts – Elizabeth Warren July 03, 2025 Trump admin appears to be filtering out judges based on whether they will be supportive of the administration’s immigration agenda “The administration must ensure that its conversion decisions are based solely on judges’ performance, not their perceived loyalty to the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Booker Introduces Critical Legislation to Fund Community Violence Intervention
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Jersey Cory Booker WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Break the Cycle of Violence Act, legislation that would create a new Office of Community Violence Intervention (CVI) and a new grant program within the Department of Health and Human Services to award $5 billion in […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Elizabeth Emblem awarded to families of public servants who died in the line of duty
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Elizabeth Emblem awarded to families of public servants who died in the line of duty More than 100 public servants who died in service recognised in the second ever Elizabeth Emblem List 106 police officers, firefighters, overseas workers and other public servants who died in service have […]
MIL-Evening Report: Lost in space: MethaneSat failed just as NZ was to take over mission control – here’s what we need to know now
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Nicholas Rattenbury, Associate Professor in Physics, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Environmental Defense Fund, CC BY-SA This week’s announcement of the loss of a methane-detecting satellite, just days before New Zealand was meant to take over mission control, is a blow to the country’s space research […]
MIL-OSI USA: Labrador Letter: Idaho’s Fight to Protect Female Sports Reaches the Supreme Court
Source: US State of Idaho Home Newsroom Labrador Letter: Idaho’s Fight to Protect Female Sports Reaches the Supreme Court Dear Friends,Five years ago, Idaho made history by becoming the first state in the country to pass a law protecting women’s sports from biological males. This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear our case, Little […]
MIL-OSI USA: Latta Votes to Ensure Tax Relief, Strengthen Medicaid, Prioritize American Energy Dominance, & Reduce Fraud & Abuse in Federal Government
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green Ohio) Latta Votes to Ensure Tax Relief, Strengthen Medicaid, Prioritize American Energy Dominance, & Reduce Fraud & Abuse in Federal Government Legislation Heads to President Trump to Sign into Law Washington, July 3, 2025 Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) released the following statement […]
MIL-OSI USA: Harshbarger’s Statement on House Passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Donald J. Trump’s comprehensive One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBBA): “Today, the House took a historic step toward restoring trust in government by passing meaningful reforms that put […]
MIL-OSI USA: Strickland Statement on Greatest Scam in History
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland released the following statement after voting against the Republican-led bill that resulted in the greatest, most cruel, scam in history: “President Trump and House Republicans continue to lie to the American people. They promised to lower costs […]
MIL-OSI USA: Van Orden Votes for Tax Breaks for Families, Small Business Growth, SNAP & Medicaid Protection
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Derrick Van Orden (Wisconsin 3rd) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) released the following statement after voting to pass H.R.1 – the One, Big, Beautiful Bill: “This bill is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Americans – our seniors, veterans, families, farmers, manufacturers, and most vulnerable populations. “My […]
MIL-OSI USA: Scholten Statement on House Passage of Republicans’ ‘Big Ugly Bill’
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Hillary Scholten – Michigan After Republicans finally broke a historically long stalemate on the House Floor, they passed their Big Ugly Bill that will rip health care away from millions of Americans and raise costs on working families. On behalf of West Michiganders, Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Young Kim Secures Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40) voted in favor of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 1, which secures historic tax cuts for working families in California’s 40th District and across the nation. Rep. Kim stood up to the White House and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Morgan McGarvey Slams Passage of Republican Budget: “Slap in the Face to Kentucky and All of Rural America”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Morgan McGarvey (Kentucky-03) July 03, 2025 Today, Congressman Morgan McGarvey, a member of the House Budget Committee, condemned passage of the Republican budget. Congressman McGarvey voted against the budget after debating the bill at 4:00am on the House floor. Click here to download video of his debate […]
MIL-OSI USA: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill delivers on President Trump’s promises to the American people. It secures massive tax cuts for American families and businesses, complete border security, a supercharged economy, and accountability in taxpayer-funded programs,
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Dale Strong (Alabama) WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Dale W. Strong (AL-05) issued the following statement after final passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill delivers on President Trump’s promises to the American people. It secures massive tax cuts for American families […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Valadao Releases Statement After House Budget Reconciliation Vote
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman David G. Valadao (California) WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statement on the House budget reconciliation vote. “It was not an easy decision for me, but I voted yes on the budget reconciliation bill,” said Congressman Valadao. “Since January when the reconciliation process began, I’ve been […]
MIL-OSI USA: Letlow Statement on Passage of Trump Agenda
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow released the following statement on congressional passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. “With passage of President Trump’s pro-family agenda, we have provided tax relief for the middle class and saved every American from a tax increase. Our […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Releases Statement on Passage of Republicans’ One Big Ugly Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Florida 20th district)) WASHINGTON, DC ─ Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) released the following statement regarding the passage of the Republicans’ One Big Ugly Bill. “Today is a sad day for all Americans. At a time when Americans are struggling with rising costs—from healthcare to housing, […]
MIL-OSI USA: U.S. Rep. Castor Statement on Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill That Will Inflict Outsized Harm & Raise Costs on Floridians
Source: United States House of Representatives – Reprepsentative Kathy Castor (FL14) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) blasted the House Republican “Big Ugly Bill” that will rip health care coverage, food and Pell grants away from tens of millions of Americans, including children, seniors, Veterans and people with disabilities – all to give massive tax breaks to the wealthiest […]
MIL-OSI USA: Grothman Celebrates Historical Wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Glenn Grothman (R-Glenbeulah 6th District Wisconsin) Congressman Glenn Grothman (WI-06) celebrated major victories today following the House passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a landmark reconciliation bill that advances President Trump’s America First agenda, delivers crucial tax relief, and reins in waste, fraud, and abuse […]
MIL-OSI Africa: South Africa: Select Committee on Public Infrastructure Welcomes the Department’s Bold Reform Agenda for Infrastructure and Job Creation
Source: APO – Report: . The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and Minister in the Presidency has welcomed the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure’s strategic and annual performance plans for the 2025/26 financial year. The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Rikus Badenhorst, described the plans as a clear and credible turning point for infrastructure-led […]
MIL-OSI USA: House Republican Leadership Statement on Final Passage of The One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Johnson (LA-04) WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson, Leader Scalise, Whip Emmer and Chairwoman McClain released the following statement after Congress passed The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sending it to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. “Republicans in Congress have succeeded in our mission to enact President Trump’s […]