Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 13, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Hoyle Statement on the Trump Administration’s Assault of Senator Alex Padilla
Source: US Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) June 12, 2025 For Immediate Release: June 12, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Val Hoyle (OR-04) released the following statement after Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif) was assaulted by unidentified federal agents for asking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem a question during her press conference in Los Angeles. In […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Press Briefing Transcript: Julie Kozack, Director, Communications Department, June 12, 2025
Source: International Monetary Fund June 12, 2025 SPEAKER: Ms. Julie Kozack, Director of the Communications Department, IMF MS. KOZACK: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to this IMF Press Briefing. My name is Julie Kozak. I’m the Director of Communications at the IMF. As usual, this press briefing will be embargoed until 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time in […]
MIL-OSI China: UK sends investigation team to India after deadly plane crash: PM
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that an investigation team has been dispatched to India following the deadly crash of Air India flight AI171. In a video posted on social media platform X, Starmer said Foreign Secretary David Lammy is leading Britain’s response and […]
MIL-Evening Report: Bougainville legal dept looking towards sorcery violence policy
RNZ Pacific The Department of Justice and Legal Services in Bougainville is aiming to craft a government policy to deal with violence related to sorcery accusations. The Post-Courier reports that a forum, which wrapped up on Wednesday, aimed to dissect the roots of sorcery/witchcraft beliefs and the severe violence stemming from accusations. An initial forum […]
MIL-OSI USA: BREAKING: Rep. Miller Grills Governor JB Pritzker Over Dangerous Sanctuary Policies
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) grilled Illinois Governor JB Pritzker during a House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing titled, “A Hearing with Sanctuary State Governors.” Congresswoman Miller pressed Governor Pritzker on the devastating consequences of his sanctuary policies and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Bonamici, Takano Introduce Bill to Help College Students Access SNAP
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Suzanne Bonamici (1st District Oregon) WASHINGTON, DC [6/12/25] – Today Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) and Mark Takano (D-CA) introduced legislation to reduce hunger among college students. The Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act will require institutions of higher education to inform students who receive federal work-study or who […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Speech The Foreign Secretary’s Mansion House Speech 2025 The Foreign Secretary delivers his 2025 Mansion House Speech. My Lord Mayor, Your Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen… thank you for hosting me. My thoughts are with all those affected by the tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad this morning. I […]
MIL-OSI USA: Trump Signs Lummis-Sponsored Bill Terminating Ridiculous California EV Mandate
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Wyoming Cynthia Lummis June 12, 2025 Washington, D.C.— Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement celebrating President Trump’s signing of legislation she sponsored ending the Biden-era California Electrical Vehicle (EV) mandates. “President Trump is delivering for Wyoming residents today by ending the Biden administration’s unrealistic and flawed California electrical […]
MIL-OSI USA: Quigley Hosts Transparency Panel Discussion, “What’s Next in Transparency: 119th Congress”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05) On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Mike Quigley (IL-05), Chair of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, hosted “What’s Next in Transparency: 119th Congress.” Moderated by Law360 Reporter Courtney Bublé, the panel discussion included three government accountability experts. As the Founder and Chair of the Congressional Transparency Caucus, Quigley […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints
Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements Press release Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints Local authorities across England are set to enter into contracts with chargepoint operators, making it easier for everyone to switch to EVs. drivers without a driveway will be able to charge their electric vehicles […]
MIL-OSI USA: VIDEO: Pressley Slams Trump and Republican’s Attacks on Judiciary, Checks and Balances
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) GOP’s Big Ugly Bill Would Gut Food Assistance and Healthcare, Restrict Judiciary from Enforcing Court Orders and Holding Trump Administration Accountable “This is an intentional and deliberate attempt to undermine the courts, so that the Trump Administration can break the law with impunity.” Video […]
MIL-OSI USA: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Dan Newhouse (4th District of Washington) Headline: Newhouse Commends Trump Action on Lower Snake River Dams WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s memorandum revoking the Biden administration’s executive actions targeting the Lower Snake River dams. “Throughout my time […]
MIL-OSI USA: June 12, 2025
Rep. Mullin’s Statement on the Rescissions Act of 2025
Today, House Republicans voted to rip away $9.4 billion in vital federal investments—slashing support for public broadcasting, gutting life-saving global AIDS prevention, and abandoning our commitments to international partners. At a time when families are struggling with the cost of…
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Kevin Mullin California (15th District) Today, House Republicans voted to rip away $9.4 billion in vital federal investments—slashing support for public broadcasting, gutting life-saving global AIDS prevention, and abandoning our commitments to international partners. At a time when families are struggling with the cost of living, House […]
MIL-OSI USA: June 12, 2025
Bay Area Congressional Delegation statement on CBP Activities at SFO
Reps. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Mike Thomspon (CA-04), John Garamendi (CA-08), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Ro Khanna (CA-17), issued the following joint statement in…
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Kevin Mullin California (15th District) Reps. Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Mike Thomspon (CA-04), John Garamendi (CA-08), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Eric Swalwell (CA-14), Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Ro Khanna (CA-17), issued the following joint statement in response to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on the Passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement in response to the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025, President Trump’s spending cuts package. “Passing this legislation is a long-overdue course correction. Wisconsin families are sick and tired of seeing their hard-earned tax […]
MIL-OSI USA: McClellan, New Democrat Coalition Leadership Slams House GOP Passage of President Trump’s Cuts to Foreign Assistance, Global Aids Prevention and Public Broadcasting
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (Virginia 4th District) Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined New Democrat Coalition Leadership to issue a statement on the House passage of President Trump’s rescissions request, which would cancel $9.4 billion in congressionally appropriated funding for foreign assistance, including the President’s Emergency […]
MIL-OSI USA: Cornyn, Schmitt Announce Whistleblower Hotline for Biden Mental Decline Cover-Up Tips
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Texas John Cornyn Hotline Comes Ahead of Cornyn, Schmitt Co-Chairing Judiciary Committee Hearing on Cover-up U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Eric Schmitt (R-MO) today announced a whistleblower hotline for former White House staff and officials to come forward with any information regarding the cover-up of President […]
MIL-OSI Global: Two-state solution in the Middle East has been a core US policy for 25 years – is the Trump administration eyeing a change?
Source: The Conversation – Global Perspectives – By Dan Arbell, Scholar-in-residence at the Center for Israeli Studies, American University Mike Huckabee, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, holds a note given to him from President Donald Trump to be placed in the cracks of the Western Wall in the old city of Jerusalem on April 18, […]
MIL-Evening Report: NZ has a vast sea territory but lags behind other nations in protecting the ocean
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Conrad Pilditch, Professor of Marine Sciences, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau Getty Images For the past fortnight, the city of Nice in France has been the global epicentre of ocean science and politics. Last week’s One Ocean Science Congress ended with a unanimous call for action […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: Speech to Hospitality NZ Conference
Source: New Zealand Government Good morning, Thank you for inviting me to address the Hospitality Conference 2025 right here in Wellington today. I would like to begin by acknowledging: Nick Keene, National President of Hospitality New Zealand, Steve Armitage, Chief Executive of Hospitality New Zealand, members of your Board, and the members of your […]