Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on May 31, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Statement on Trump Administration, Says It Will “Aggressively” Revoke Visas of Chinese Students Studying in the U.S.
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Florida 20th district)) WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) issued the following statement on the Trump administration’s decision to revoke Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program certification, which allows the university to admit international students. “This aggressive visa revocation policy of Chinese […]
MIL-OSI USA: Governor Polis Signs Bills In Grand Junction and Western Slope to Support Outdoor Recreation and Protect the Great Outdoors
Source: US State of Colorado GRAND JUNCTION – Today, Governor Polis signed bills in Grand Junction to support outdoor recreation and protect the great outdoors that Colorado is known for. Governor Polis signed the bipartisan SB25-174 – Sunset Outfitters & Guides, sponsored by Senators Dylan Roberts and Cleave Simpson and Representatives Meghan Lukens and Matt […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Single-use vapes banned from 1 June 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Single-use vapes banned from 1 June 2025 Under the Government’s Plan for Change, move will stop the flood of litter on to nation’s streets and protect young people from getting hooked on nicotine Discarded single-use vape in a field Single-use vapes will be banned from the shelves […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5 billion for forces housing through upcoming Strategic Defence Review
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Homes fit for heroes with extra £1.5 billion for forces housing through upcoming Strategic Defence Review Record additional funding for forces family housing to tackle state of accommodation, and builds on the Defence Consumer Charter to transform living conditions for service families. More than £1.5 billion extra […]
MIL-OSI Security: New Orleans Man Sentenced to 5 Years of Probation for Cares Act Fraud, Money Laundering and False Tax Filing
Source: Office of United States Attorneys NEW ORLEANS – Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that CLIFTON C. JAMES (“JAMES”), age 50, of New Orleans, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Jane Triche-Milazzo to 5 years of probation for making false statements, theft of government funds, and money laundering related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Advancing North American energy dominance
Joined by Parliamentary Secretary Chantelle de Jonge, the delegation will showcase Alberta’s position as a leader in responsible energy development in Washington, D.C. While in the U.S. capital from June 2-7, Alberta’s delegations will meet with industry leaders, technology innovators and American government officials to advance partnerships and lay the foundation for advancing North American […]
MIL-OSI Security: Three Admit to Roles in Drug Trafficking Organization
Source: United States Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (ATF) MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Three people have admitted to working in a large-scale drug operation in Berkeley and Jefferson Counties. Juan Carlos Suarez-Lugo, age 55, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Alexis Alvarado, age 38, of Ranson, West Virginia, each pled guilty to conspiracy to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Q&A: Big, Beautiful Bill Comes to the Senate
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley Q: What is the Big, Beautiful Bill Act? A: The House of Representatives passed a 1,000-plus page bill in May that includes key measures to enact President Trump’s domestic policy agenda, including a once-in-a-generation opportunity to cut government bloat and prevent the biggest tax […]
MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Pillen, Sen. Hughes-led bill focuses on TEEOSA
Source: US State of Nebraska . Pillen, Sen. Hughes-led bill focuses on TEEOSA LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement after the Nebraska Legislature passed LB303. Gov. Pillen plans to sign it into law. “LB303 creates the School Financing Review Commission. Nebraska’s long history with TEEOSA has shown there are some glaring […]
MIL-OSI USA: Kaine, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Require Supreme Court to Adopt Binding and Enforceable Code of Ethics
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Virginia Tim Kaine WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a former civil rights lawyer and legal ethics professor, joined 26 of his colleagues to reintroduce the bicameral Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency (SCERT) Act, legislation to require Supreme Court justices to adopt a binding […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Dmitry Patrushev: It is necessary to continue to open new markets for the development of Russian grain exports
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Dmitry Patrushev spoke at the IV All-Russian Grain Forum – 2025 May 30, 2025 Dmitry Patrushev spoke at the IV All-Russian Grain Forum – 2025 May 30, 2025 IV All-Russian Grain Forum – 2025 […]
MIL-OSI Russia: Denis Manturov and the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov took part in the launch of the industrial technopark “Olimp”
Translation. Region: Russian Federal Source: Government of the Russian Federation – An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article. Denis Manturov and Rustam Minnikhanov visited the KAMAZ automobile plant and took part in the opening ceremony of the industrial technopark in Tatarstan May 30, 2025 Denis Manturov visited the KAMAZ automobile plant and […]
MIL-OSI USA News: MADE IN THE USA: President Trump’s Vision is Revitalizing American Industry
Source: US Whitehouse President Donald J. Trump heads to Pennsylvania today, where he’ll champion the partnership he brokered between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel — a $14 billion investment that will create at least 70,000 jobs and ensure steel is made in America for decades to come. AMERICAN JOBS, AMERICAN STEEL. The landmark agreement comes […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Te Roopu Tupeka Kore Launches Powerful New Documentary on Māori Tobacco Control
Source: Hapai Te Hauora Te Roopu Tupeka Kore, the Māori Tobacco Control network, is proud to launch Our Documentary: The Whakapapa of Māori Tobacco Control in Aotearoa New Zealand at Wainuiomata Marae, Lower Hutt, on 30th May 2025, as part of World Smokefree May. The collective, made up of Māori organisations and advocates, has long fought […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Local Politics – Te Whatanui Leka Skipwith Announces Candidacy for Māori Ward in Rotorua Local Body Elections Rotorua, Aotearoa
Source: Te Whatanui Leka Skipwith Te Whatanui Leka Skipwith, a dedicated kaitiaki and staunch advocate for the protection of Rotokākahi, yesterday announced his candidacy for the Māori ward in the upcoming Rotorua local body elections. Driven by the unwavering support, guidance, and leadership of his whānau and hapū, Skipwith is stepping forward to bring about […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Environment and Politics – Luxon Government to favour dairy pollution at the expense of drinking water
Source: Greenpeace Luxon’s Government is once again putting corporate profits ahead of people’s health by proposing freshwater policies that will drive more dairy pollution at the expense of safe drinking water and swimmable rivers. The proposed changes to the National Policy Statement for Freshwater Management, announced today, include giving more favour to corporate uses of water […]
MIL-OSI United Nations: Deputy Secretary-General’s remarks at the Leaders’ Roundtable Session II: Making 2025 the ‘Tipping Point to Preserve Glaciers’ with 1.5C – Consistent NDCs at COP30 [as delivered]
Source: United Nations secretary general Chairman of the Committee for Environmental Protection, Mr. Bahodur Sheralizoda, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, Good afternoon and welcome to this distinguished group of delegated. It is especially important to see so many Ministers of Environment around the table, to which I belonged when I was Minister of Environment […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick Statement on SCOTUS Decision to End Humanitarian Parole Programs
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Florida 20th district)) Washington, D.C. –“This ruling isn’t just a blow to the rights and safety of these legal immigrants—it’s also a direct attack on South Florida’s economy. This reckless measure threatens our economy by failing to allocate funds for training Americans for these jobs. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Sen. Ed Harbison Welcomes WHINSEC Program Members to Georgia State Capitol
Source: US State of Georgia ATLANTA (May 30, 2025) — Today, Sen. Ed Harbison (D–Columbus) welcomed members of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) to the Georgia State Capitol. The visit highlighted the strong partnership between the state of Georgia and WHINSEC’s international mission to advance leadership, uphold ethics and foster regional cooperation. […]
MIL-OSI USA: Smith and Fitzpatrick Introduce Legislation to Create and Expand Mobile Crisis Response Programs Across the Country
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Adam Smith (9th District of Washington) WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Adam Smith (D-Wash.) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) introduced the 911 Community Crisis Responders Act, which would create a grant program for states, tribes, and localities to create and expand mobile crisis response programs, made up of specialized […]