Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 8, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Representatives Espaillat, Ocasio-Cortez Statement on ICE Abduction of Bronx Resident Merwil Gutiérrez
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) BRONX, NY – Today, Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) released a joint statement on Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) abduction of Bronx resident Merwil Gutiérrez. On February 24, ICE detained 19-year-old Merwil Gutiérrez at the doorstep in front of his shared Bronx apartment. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Marking 60 Years Since “La Revolución de Abril,” Rep. Adriano Espaillat to Reintroduce Historic Legislation Named in Spanish
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) NEW YORK, NY – Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) will reintroduce his bill later this month urging the creation of a commission to study interventions and occupations of the United States and develop proposals for the repair and reconciliation to the people of the Dominican Republic […]
MIL-OSI USA: Media Advisory: Representative Adriano Espaillat Leads CHC Press Conference on Deportations of U.S. Citizen Children
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) WASHINGTON, DC — Tomorrow, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) will hold a press conference at the U.S. Capitol to address the deportations of U.S. citizen children to Honduras, attacks on due process, and detainee abuse. The Trump administration is doubling […]
MIL-OSI USA: Espaillat, Bresnahan, Adams, and Miller Introduce Bill to Remove Unjust Barriers
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) Legislation Would Ensure Job Seekers in Federal Workforce Training Programs Can Maintain Food Security and Employment Training Without Undue Barriers to Career Success WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Max Miller (OH-07), and Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) announced today the reintroduction of the Training and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Espaillat Highlights Slate of Congressional Efforts this Congress to Address Climate Change, Ensure Environmental Justice, and Bolster Climate Solutions
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) NEW YORK, NY — Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) issued the following statement in recognition of Earth Day 2025 and touted several pieces of legislation he leads during the 119th Congress: “On Earth Day, we reaffirm our commitment to adopting climate solutions to save our planet,” said Espaillat. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senators Coons, Curtis introduce bipartisan legislation to help small businesses bring new technologies to market
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Delaware Christopher Coons WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) today introduced legislation that would help innovative small businesses commercialize their technologies. The Research Advancing to Market Production (RAMP) for Innovators Act updates the SBIR/STTR programs—often called “America’s seed fund”—to turn more technological research into market-ready […]
MIL-OSI China: Xi says China, Russia find right path of state-to-state interactions between neighboring major countries
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Xi says China, Russia find right path of state-to-state interactions between neighboring major countries Chinese President Xi Jinping inspects the guard of honor during a grand welcome ceremony at the Vnukovo Airport in Moscow, Russia, May 7, 2025. Xi arrived here on Wednesday to pay a […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert Statement on HNR Reconciliation Package
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lauren Boebert (Colorado, 3) WASHINGTON, DC– Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) provided the following statement on the passage of the House Natural Resources Committee reconciliation package: “I was proud to vote for the House Natural Resources Committee package, which saves taxpayers $18.5 billion and gets us one step […]
MIL-OSI USA: Application Period Open for Service Academy Nominations for Class of 2030
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lauren Boebert (Colorado, 3) EATON, CO—The Office of Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) has officially opened the application process for Class of 2030 nominations to a U.S. Service Academy. “Last year I had the privilege of nominating 12 of the Third District’s best and brightest to the U.S. Service Academies,” stated Congresswoman Boebert. […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech at the AML Summit 2025
Source: NZ Music Month takes to the streets Good morning and a warm welcome to everyone, it’s a pleasure to be here. Let me start by thanking AML Solutions for giving me the opportunity to speak on the 10th anniversary of the AML Summit. I know you have a busy and interesting schedule to look […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Financial news: New basis for calculating the zero-coupon yield curve for government bonds comes into force on May 15, 2025
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Moscow Exchange – Moscow Exchange – From May 15, 2025, a new composition of the calculation base for the Zero-coupon yield curve of government bonds (federal loan bonds) will come into effect. The calculation basis for the zero-coupon yield curve of government bonds, effective from 15.05.2025 No. Name State registration […]
MIL-OSI USA: Gillibrand Sounds Alarm About Trump Administration’s Decision To Terminate Program That Helps Prevent Opioid Overdoses
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New York Kirsten Gillibrand In 2024, This Program Distributed Over 280,000 Kits Containing The Opioid Overdose Reversal Medication Naloxone – Often Known As Narcan New York Law Enforcement Has Administered Naloxone Over 12,000 Times Since The Program Began In 2014 Gillibrand: ”Terminating A Proven Tool Without Clear, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Pfluger Delivers Remarks on Confucius Institutes
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) Watch his remarks here or read them as prepared for delivery below. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of my bill, H.R. 881, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. I have long been concerned about the threats the […]
MIL-OSI USA: Feenstra Votes to End DHS Funding for American Universities that Host Confucius Institutes
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 DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act. This legislation would end funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to any […]
MIL-OSI USA: Murray, Wyden, Senate Colleagues Slam Social Security for Improperly Declaring Thousands Dead, Call for Watchdog Investigation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Washington State Patty Murray Trump administration abused Death Master File to purge at least 6,300 Social Security numbers–including children and seniors ICYMI: Senator Murray on Vote Against Social Security Nominee, Releases New WA State Report on How Trump and Elon Are Breaking the Social Security Administration Washington, […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Wildlife law change a deep betrayal of public trust
Source: It’s time to fix the secondary teacher shortage The Green Party is appalled by the Government’s use of urgency to rewrite the Wildlife Act–without consultation, without an impact statement, and in direct response to a court ruling in favour of protecting wildlife. “The Government is rushing legislation through Parliament to make it easier to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Pressley, Markey, McGovern Applaud Court Decision Ordering Rümeysa Öztürk’s Transfer to Vermont
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) LawmakersMet with Öztürk at Louisiana ICE Facility Where She Has Been illegally Detained Since March WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), and Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02) released the following statement after the United States Court of Appeals for […]
MIL-OSI USA: Carbajal, Bera Lead House Democrats in Demanding Immediate Resumption of Humanitarian Assistance to Gaza
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Salud Carbajal (CA-24) U.S. Representatives Salud Carbajal (D-CA-24) and Ami Bera (D-CA-06) are leading 94 House Democrats in calling for the Israeli government to immediately resume shipments of humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. “As supporters of a strong US-Israel relationship, we write to express our opposition […]
MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse, Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington) Headline: Newhouse, Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Farm Workforce Modernization Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) reintroduced the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act to reform the H-2A visa program and establish a strong, legal immigration workforce for […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rosen Statement on Rep. Amodei’s Flawed Proposal That Would Make Nevada Lose Out on Millions of Dollars in Public Land Sales to Pay for More Tax Cuts for Billionaires
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) released the following statement after Congressman Mark Amodei (R-NV-02) and House Republicans snuck in a hastily-drafted proposal to sell off Nevada public lands to pay for more tax cuts for billionaires. “I am outraged that Congressman […]