Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on June 21, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: President Trump signs Kennedy resolution undoing cumbersome Biden-era bank merger rule
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana) WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump today signed Sen. John Kennedy’s (R-La.) joint resolution of disapproval under Congressional Review Act (CRA) procedures to block an Office of Comptroller (OCC) rule that hurts community banks by adding unnecessary red tape to the bank merger approval process. “When […]
MIL-Evening Report: Former New Zealand PM Helen Clark blames Cook Islands for crisis
By Lydia Lewis, RNZ Pacific presenter/producer Former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark believes the Cook Islands, a realm of New Zealand, caused a crisis for itself by not consulting Wellington before signing a deal with China. The New Zealand government has paused more than $18 million in development assistance to the Cook Islands after […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Senegal and Kenya Top African Development Bank’s Electricity Regulatory Index, as Regulators Drive Tangible Reforms
Source: African Development Bank Group Kenya and Senegal have claimed the top spots in the African Development Bank’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), demonstrating exceptional progress in power sector governance and regulatory outcomes. The comprehensive assessment, officially unveiled today at the Africa Energy Forum in Cape Town, evaluates regulatory frameworks across 43 African countries. Uganda, […]
MIL-OSI Economics: Togo: African Development Bank strengthens partnership with civil society
Source: African Development Bank Group The African Development Bank held its first-ever Civil Society Open Day in Lomé, Togo, on 3 June. The event brought together representatives from the Togolese government, around 30 national and international civil society organisations (CSOs), and Bank staff — all committed to strengthening development partnerships… MIL OSI Economics –
MIL-OSI Security: Marshall County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Child Pornography Charge
Source: US FBI WHEELING, WEST VIRGINIA – Ryan Bobby Schnettler, 34, of Benwood, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 120 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography. According to court documents and statements made in court, Schnettler was on supervised release for a prior child pornography charge. U.S. Probation conducted home inspections and […]
MIL-OSI USA: Labrador Letter: Victory in Fight Against Child Gender Transition Procedures
Source: US State of Idaho Home Newsroom Labrador Letter: Victory in Fight Against Child Gender Transition Procedures Dear Friends,After two years of fighting in federal court, we’ve won. Challengers to Idaho’s Vulnerable Child Protection Act have dismissed their lawsuit entirely and Idaho is now free to fully enforce our law protecting children in Idaho from […]
MIL-OSI Russia: IMF Executive Board Completes the Third Review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Burkina Faso
Source: IMF – News in Russian June 20, 2025 The IMF Executive Board completed today the third review under the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement for Burkina Faso. This enables an immediate disbursement of about US$32.8 million. Supportive policies and favorable weather conditions boosted agricultural output in 2024; however, widespread insecurity continues to weigh on economic […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Conflict and Stocks – Israel and Iran Stock Markets Hit Record Highs Amid Conflict – Finbold
Source: Finbold War is Bad for Stocks? Think Again. June 20, 2025 – Missiles struck the heart of Tel Aviv’s financial district yesterday, yet investors barely flinched. Defying conventional market logic, Israel’s stock indices surged to record highs, even as tensions with Iran escalated dramatically. Notably, shares of the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange itself (TASE.TA) […]
MIL-OSI Security: USAID Official and Three Corporate Executives Plead Guilty to Decade-Long Bribery Scheme Involving More Than $550 Million in Contracts; Two Companies Admit Criminal Liability for Bribery Scheme and Securities Fraud
Source: US FBI Greenbelt, Maryland – Four men, including a government contracting officer for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and three owners and presidents of companies, have pleaded guilty for their roles in a decade-long bribery scheme involving at least 14 prime contracts worth more than $550 million in U.S. taxpayer dollars. Roderick […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Bean Hosts Tax Reform Roundtable in Clay County
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Aaron Bean Florida (4th District) WASHINGTON—This week, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) hosted a roundtable discussion with members of the First Coast Manufacturers Association to discuss the impact of expiring tax cuts, industry challenges, and how the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) will provide real tax relief […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Celebrates Landmark 15th Town Hall of 2025
Source: United States House of Representatives – Wyoming Congresswoman Harriet Hageman Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) today hosted her 15th town hall of the year, marking another milestone in her commitment to hold at least one meeting in each of Wyoming’s 23 counties annually. With two-thirds of counties already reached, Congresswoman Hageman is well on […]
MIL-OSI Canada: House of Commons passes One Canadian Economy Act
Source: Government of Canada – Prime Minister Canada’s new government has a mandate to build big, build bold, and build now. Today, the Prime Minister, Mark Carney, welcomed the passing in the House of Commons of Bill C-5, One Canadian Economy Act. The legislation will build one strong Canadian economy by: Removing federal barriers to internal trade […]
MIL-OSI USA: Q&A: Senate Legislates One Big Beautiful Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Iowa Chuck Grassley Q: How will the Senate version of the One Big Beautiful Bill impact Iowans? A: Based on my county meetings, emails and phone calls, Iowans are paying close attention to the One Big Beautiful Bill moving through Congress. After passing the House of Representatives, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Delegation Applauds Passage of Alaska Native Legislation
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Lisa Murkowski 06.20.25 H.R. 42 and H.R. 43 Pass the U.S. Senate; headed to President’s Desk Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with U.S. Representative Nick Begich (all R-Alaska), applauded Senate passage of two important bills—H.R. 42, the Alaska Native Settlement […]
MIL-OSI USA: H.R. 3132, Certified Help Options in Claims Expertise for Veterans Act of 2025
Source: US Congressional Budget Office Bill Summary H.R. 3132 would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to inform veterans and their survivors about organizations and people, such as attorneys and agents, that are accredited by the department to help them claim VA benefits. The bill also would establish a new accreditation process for people […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Mike Levin’s Statement on the Supreme Court’s Spent Nuclear Fuel Ruling
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Mike Levin (CA-49) June 18, 2025 Washington, D.C.–Today, Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s ruling in NRC v. Texas, which concerned the temporary storage of spent nuclear fuel: “Today’s Supreme Court ruling on the issue of spent nuclear fuel […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Harshbarger Applauds U.S. Supreme Court Ruling That Protects Children from Sex Change Interventions
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (TN-01) applauded the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6–3 ruling that affirmed Tennessee’s law prohibiting dangerous, sometimes irreversible gender transition procedures on minors. This decision recognizes our state’s authority to protect vulnerable youth and ensure responsible, evidence-based medical care. “This […]
MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada officials to provide technical briefing on the Prime Minister’s participation in the Canada-EU Summit and NATO Summit
Source: Government of Canada News Ottawa, Ontario – June 20, 2025 – Media are invited to a virtual briefing by senior government officials on the Prime Minister’s upcoming participation in the Canada-EU Summit and NATO Summit. Information provided at the technical briefing is for attribution to senior officials. Video and audio recording of the briefing […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Rallies Outdoor Advocates to Defend Public Lands at OMDP Hike and Press Conference
Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02) LAS CRUCES, N.M. – Today, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) joined conservation advocates, local leaders, and community members at the Organ Mountains–Desert Peaks National Monument (OMDP) to rally against renewed efforts to sell off federal public lands. The event featured a press conference and community hike, highlighting the cultural, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Wraps Tour Highlighting Medicaid and SNAP Cuts, Rural Health Access, and Constituent Services Wins Across New Mexico
Source: US Representative Gabe Vasquez’s (NM-02) ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – On June 18, 2025, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) completed a multi-day tour across New Mexico’s second district, spotlighting the harmful impacts the Republican reconciliation bill would have on health care, food assistance, rural communities and hardworking New Mexicans who utilize vital federal programs to survive […]