Politics News: Here is a summary of significant articles published on ForeignAffairs.co.nz on July 2, 2025.
MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Ends Handouts to the Idle Rich
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senator Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) Ending Unemployment Payments to Jobless Millionaires Act as an amendment to the One Big Beautiful Bill to save up to $100 million over the next decade. The bill will end the backwards practice of […]
MIL-OSI USA: Sullivan Shapes “One Big Beautiful Bill” to Unleash Alaska’s Economy, Create Good-Paying Jobs, Provide Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families, and Strengthen Health Care
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for Alaska Dan Sullivan 07.01.25 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) today voted to pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. This transformative legislation includes numerous provisions to unleash Alaska’s extraordinary resource potential, deliver tax relief for hard-working families and small businesses, make the largest investment for […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Interview – ABC Radio National with David Lipson
Source: Murray Darling Basin Authority DAVID LIPSON: David Lipson with you here on Radio National Breakfast, and a warning that the following story does contain distressing content about child abuse. Australia’s approach to child safety is once again in the national spotlight after that case of a Melbourne childcare worker who’s been charged with more […]
MIL-OSI New Zealand: City and Regional Deals to unlock growth
Source: New Zealand Government The Government has laid out its expectations for City and Regional Deals (CRDs) as long-term partnerships that will increase economic growth, create jobs, and boost productivity for New Zealanders, Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Local Government Minister Simon Watts say. The Government has also signed the first Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) […]
MIL-OSI USA: SBA Approves Governor Newsom’s Disaster Declaration for State-Sanctioned Crisis in Los Angeles
Source: United States Small Business Administration WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced approval of Governor Gavin Newsom’s long-overdue request for disaster relief in downtown Los Angeles, where he allowed pro-illegal alien riots to harm our brave ICE agents and destroy small businesses in the city. Once again, President Donald J. Trump is […]
MIL-OSI USA: Gosar Introduces Legislation Delisting the Mexican Wolf from the Endangered Species Act
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Paul A Gosar DDS (AZ-04) Washington, D.C. — Congressman Paul A. Gosar, D.D.S. (AZ-09), issued the following statement after introducing H.R. 4255, the Enhancing Safety for Animals (ESA) Act, legislation delisting the Mexican wolf from the Endangered Species Act and delinking its populations in the United States and Mexico: “Since being […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: ‘Innovator passports’ set to accelerate cutting-edge NHS care
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release ‘Innovator passports’ set to accelerate cutting-edge NHS care New ‘innovator passport’ will slash red tape so cutting-edge tech can be rolled out across the NHS quicker under the 10 Year Health Plan. Digital system will mean companies can innovate faster and patients can get pioneering […]
MIL-OSI USA: Senator Scott Applauds Passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill
US Senate News: Source: United States Senator for South Carolina Tim Scott WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) released the following statement upon passage of the Senate reconciliation legislation, otherwise known as President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. This vital and comprehensive reconciliation legislation will produce lasting positive change for the American people through […]
MIL-OSI Australia: Industry Consultation on the Future of the Account-to-Account Payments System
Source: Airservices Australia The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and The Treasury welcome the release of a public consultation today by Australian Payments Network and Australian Payments Plus on the future of the account-to-account payments system. Formulating a clear vision for the account-to-account payments system that is consistent with public interest considerations is a foundational […]
MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Hundreds of thousands to get secure roof over their heads
Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments Press release Hundreds of thousands to get secure roof over their heads Government sets out ambitions for a social rent revolution through the new £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme. Boost for families as plans are set out to transform housing over the next 10 years, […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson Denounces Senate Passage of “One Big Ugly Bill,” Vows to Oppose Harmful Cuts to Chicago Families
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Jonathan Jackson – Illinois (1st District) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO, IL — Congressman Jonathan L. Jackson (IL-1) today issued the following statement in strong opposition to the Senate’s passage of the so-called “One Big Ugly Bill,” and pledged to vote against the legislation and do everything in […]
MIL-OSI USA: July 01, 2025
I’m Voting NO on Trump’s Big Ugly Budget
I believe in supporting working families. That’s why I am voting NO on Republicans’ big, ugly bill that would gut health care, food assistance, and basic needs programs that everyday Americans rely on. It is a handout to billionaires at…
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Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Kevin Mullin California (15th District) I believe in supporting working families. That’s why I am voting NO on Republicans’ big, ugly bill that would gut health care, food assistance, and basic needs programs that everyday Americans rely on. It is a handout to billionaires at the expense […]
MIL-OSI USA: Congresswoman Lauren Boebert’s “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act Passes through House Natural Resources Committee
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Lauren Boebert (Colorado, 3) WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) successfully passed H.R. 131, the “Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit” Act, through the House Natural Resources Committee this morning. The bill eliminates interest payments on construction costs endured by non-federal entities and extends the repayment period to […]
MIL-OSI USA: Rep. Young Kim, Bipartisan Colleagues Condemn Violent LA Riots, Stand with Law Enforcement and Peaceful Protestors
Source: United States House of Representatives – Representative Young Kim (CA-39) Washington, DC – Today, the House voted to pass H.Res.516, led by U.S. Representative Young Kim (CA-40), to condemn the violent riots in Los Angeles earlier this month and commend law enforcement for their bravery. The resolution expresses that the House of Representatives: Recognizes […]
MIL-OSI USA: Team Maryland Statement on Administration Attempt to Reprogram FBI Headquarters Funding
Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Glenn Ivey – Maryland (4th District) WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies and Representative Steny Hoyer, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, along with […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Could electric brain stimulation lead to better maths skills?
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Roi Cohen Kadosh, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Surrey Triff/Shutterstock A painless, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can significantly improve how young adults learn maths, my colleagues and I found in a recent study. In a paper in PLOS Biology, we describe how this might be most helpful […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Why is Islamophobia so hard to define?
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Julian Hargreaves, Lecturer, Department of Sociology and Criminology, City St George’s, University of London The UK government wants a new definition of Islamophobia and has created a working group of politicians, academics and independent experts to provide one. It aims to settle long-running political debates over the term. […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Five ways to avoid illness like the Lionesses
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Samantha Abbott, Doctoral Researcher, Department of Sport Science, Nottingham Trent University England’s Beth Mead cheering on podium after win v Germany in the Women European Championship Final 2022 photographyjp/Shutterstock Think back to the last time you had a cold or the flu. Now imagine stepping onto the pitch […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Self determination theory: how to use it to boost wellbeing
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Mark Fabian, Reader of Public Policy, University of Warwick Self-determination theory (SDT) is one of the most well established and powerful approaches to wellbeing in psychological research literature. Yet it doesn’t seem to have broken through into popular discussions about wellbeing, happiness and self-help. That’s a shame, because […]
MIL-OSI Submissions: Why Asos should be wary of banning customers returning unwanted goods
Source: The Conversation – UK – By Nic Sanders, Senior Lecturer in Management and Marketing, University of Westminster ‘Now where’s that returns label?’ Cast of Thousands.Shutterstock Shopping for clothes online is a risky business. How do you know if that top will be a good fit, or those shoes will definitely be the right colour? […]