South America: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 15, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Statement on the Assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman
Source: Communications Workers of America The following statement is from CWA District 7 Vice President Susie McAllister. Our members in Minnesota and across our union are mourning the assassination of Minnesota House Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark. We are also hoping for the full recovery of Minnesota Senator John Hoffman and his […]
MIL-OSI Africa: Foreign Minister Valtonen to meet ministers from Kenya, Benin, Costa Rica and Thailand
Source: Africa Press Organisation – English (2) – Report: Download logo Finnish Minister for Foreign Affairs Elina Valtonen will meet Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya Musalia Mudavadi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Benin Olushegun Adjadi Bakari, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Costa Rica Arnoldo André Tinoco and Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs of Thailand Russ […]
MIL-OSI China: Messi ‘eager’ to lead Inter Miami at expanded FIFA Club World Cup
Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News Lionel Messi said his expectations for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup in the United States will be different to those at past editions when he participated with former club Barcelona. The Inter Miami captain was part of the Barcelona teams that won the competition in […]
MIL-OSI USA: Pappas, Morrison Introduce Legislation to Exempt Small Businesses from Trump’s Tariffs
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) Today Congressman Chris Pappas, a small business owner, and Congresswoman Kelly Morrison, a member of the House Small Business Committee, introduced the Small Business Liberation Act in the House. This legislation, which was introduced in the Senate last month, would exempt the more than […]
MIL-OSI USA: Neguse and Bennet: “We must oppose any provisions that would stake a for sale sign on our nation’s public lands.”
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Joe Neguse (D-Co 2) Washington, D.C. — Congressman Joe Neguse and Senator Michael Bennet issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources issued newly released budget reconciliation text. The bill now seeks to sell off between 2 and 3 million acres […]
MIL-OSI USA: McClintock, Lee Introduce the Open America’s Waters Act to Repeal Jones Act, Boost Coastal Trade
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Tom McClintock Representing the 4th District of California WASHINGTON – Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) introduced the Open America’s Waters Act today to deregulate America’s coastal trade and alleviate the energy crisis by repealing the outdated Jones Act. U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced a companion bill in […]
MIL-OSI USA: FY26 Defense Appropriations Bill Approved by Appropriations Committee
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-42) Today, the House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations Bill introduced by Defense Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert. “Keeping Americans safe amidst mounting national security threats around the world requires a significant and multi-faceted investment in our military,” said Chairman Calvert. “The […]
MIL-OSI USA: Scalise Highlights America First Rescissions Package
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Steve Scalise (1st District of Louisiana) WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) spoke on the House floor before the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025, which codifies President Trump’s DOGE cuts to root out waste, fraud, and abuse from federal overspending. Leader Scalise emphasized […]
N.M. Delegation Demands Trump Administration Restore Digital Equity Grants That Help New Mexicans Connect to the Internet
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for New Mexico Martin Heinrich Passed by Congress, the Digital Equity Act Provides Funding to Help Connect Americans in Tribal, Rural, and Urban Communities to the Internet; Trump Administration is Blocking Over $8 Million in Funding Appropriated by Congress to Expand Broadband Access and Digital Resources in New […]