Source: US National Guard (video statements)
From Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau: Yesterday, I had an awesome backseat ride in the F-15EX Eagle II with Lt. Col. Brandon Wigton, a fighter pilot with the Oregon National Guard’s 142nd Wing. Lt. Col. Wigton flew for the Navy and now flies the latest next-gen fighter in the Air National Guard. Go Guard!
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller DESTROYS the media:
“It is a sad reflection on the state of our media and many of the outlets represented in this room that you obsessively try to shill for this MS-13 terrorist… You’re not going to get an ounce of sympathy from this administration… for the terrorists who’ve invaded our homes and our country.”
Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
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Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio meets with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot at the Department of State on May 1, 2025.
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The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
“The companies represented in this room have collectively announced more than $2 trillion in new investments, and we have a total of close to $8 trillion. Every new investment, every new factory, and every new job created is a sign of strength in the American economy.” –President Donald J. Trump
Source: United States of America – Department of State (video statements)
Spokesperson Tammy Bruce leads the Department Press Briefing, at the Department of State, on May 1, 2025.
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The Secretary of State, appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate, is the President’s chief foreign affairs adviser. The Secretary carries out the President’s foreign policies through the State Department, which includes the Foreign Service, Civil Service and U.S. Agency for International Development.
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Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)
Press Briefing by the White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt and Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller on Restoring Common Sense
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Source: United Nations (Video News)
Press Conference by Evangelos C. Sekeris, Permanent Representative of Greece to the UN and President of the Security Council in May 2025 on the programme of work of the Council for the month of May.
Thumbnail Credit: UN Photo/Evan Schneider
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Video Message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on World Press Freedom Day 2025.
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In a world plagued by conflict and division, World Press Freedom Day highlights a fundamental truth:
Freedom for people depends on freedom of the press.
Free and independent journalism is an essential public good.
It’s the backbone of accountability, justice, equality and human rights.
Journalists everywhere must be able to report freely and without fear or favour.
When journalists are unable to work, we all lose.
Tragically, this is becoming more difficult every year.
And more dangerous.
Journalists face attacks, detentions, censorship, intimidation, violence and even death — simply for doing their jobs.
We are seeing a sharp rise in the number of journalists killed in conflict areas — particularly in Gaza.
And now — as this year’s theme reminds us — press freedom faces an unprecedented threat.
Artificial intelligence can support freedom of expression — or stifle it.
Biased algorithms, outright lies, and hate speech are landmines on the information superhighway.
Accurate, verifiable, fact-based information is the best tool to defuse them.
The Global Digital Compact adopted last year includes concrete steps to strengthen international cooperation to promote information integrity, tolerance and respect in the digital space.
AI must be shaped in a way that is consistent with human rights and puts facts first.
And the Global Principles for Information Integrity I launched last year are supporting and informing this work as we push for a more humane information ecosystem.
On this World Press Freedom Day, let’s commit to make this a reality and safeguard press freedom and the press everywhere.
Source: United Kingdom UK House of Lords (video statements)
Find out more and see who’s taking part https://www.parliament.uk/business/news/2025/april/childrens-wellbeing-and-schools-bill-lords-second-reading/
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Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
“For too long, some food producers have been feeding Americans petroleum-based chemicals without their knowledge or consent. These poisonous compounds offer no nutritional benefit and pose real, measurable dangers to our children’s health and development. That era is coming to an end. We’re restoring gold-standard science, applying common sense, and beginning to earn back the public’s trust. And we’re doing it by working with industry to get these toxic dyes out of the foods our families eat every day. ” – Secretary Kennedy
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Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
“Making sure our hospitals are operating effectively is critical to the MAHA agenda. I sat down with hospital CEO’s and learned about the issues preventing optimal patient care – from perverse incentives to administrative costs. HHS is committed to helping American hospitals provide world-class care that puts patients first – and under my leadership, that’s exactly what they’ll do.” – Secretary Kennedy
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Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
“President Trump has tasked me with identifying the root causes of the childhood chronic disease epidemic –including autism. At Wednesday’s press conference, I shared new data from the CDC Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring Network survey. Autism prevalence in the U.S. has increased from 1 in 36 children to 1 in 31. We will find the root cause of this epidemic and Make America Healthy Again.” – Secretary Kennedy
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Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Sec. Kennedy and Dr. Oz joined Gov. Mike Braun in Indiana to highlight the state’s bold commitment to improving public health. From modernizing SNAP nutrition standards to promoting fitness and wellness in schools, Indiana is paving the way for a healthier future. HHS is proud to support state leaders taking action to Make America Healthy Again!
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Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Each year, the Veterans Health Administration’s (VHA) Office of Emergency Management (OEM) conducts disaster-related exercises throughout the nation at strategic hubs, known as Federal Coordinating Centers (FCC), intended for receiving and coordinating patient care.
For calendar year 2025, the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS) kicked-off the season’s first large FCC exercise at the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport on March 25 in Little Rock, Arkansas. More than 100 representatives from VHA, Department of Defense, Arkansas Department of Emergency Management and Department of Health, the Little Rock Airport and more took to the severity of a mass casualty scenario requiring federal patient movements during a natural disaster.
(Video by Kurt Rauschenberg, VHA OEM Public Affairs, and Tech.Sgt. Christopher Sherlock, 189th Airlift Wing).
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Source: International Monetary Fund – IMF (video statements)
An engaging discussion on the opportunities and challenges presented by AI in the labor market, along with the policies needed to build an adaptive, AI-ready workforce. As AI continues to transform industries, governments and the private sector need to work together to address skill gaps, facilitate workforce transformation, and ensure equitable access to AI-driven opportunities. How is AI being used by workers? How can governments and businesses collaborate to reskill workers and prepare them for an AI-powered economy? What strategies can be implemented to mitigate job displacement while fostering innovation?
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
WellWithin Coach is a free and publicly available mobile app specifically designed to support the mental health and well-being of women. It was created by the National Center for PTSD, Department of Veterans Affairs, and provides tools to help women heal and thrive through check-ins, guided practices, mental health tracking, and support resources. The app also offers personalized activity recommendations to best fit users’ needs and goals.
This app is not a replacement for treatment with a healthcare professional, but it can be used by people who are in treatment as well as those who are not.
To learn more visit: https://www.ptsd.va.gov
Download WellWithin Coach mobile app (Android/iOS): https://mobile.va.gov/app/wellwithin-coach
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Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Reducing your weight can make a positive impact on your daily life. This video discusses how your healthcare providers can help you through your weight loss process.
To learn more visit:
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Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem are hosting a press conference in support of the Maude family, who endured a senseless politically motivated prosecution waged by the Biden Administration over 25 acres of federal land.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
Discussing weight management options with your healthcare providers, including lifestyle and behavior changes and Setting S.M.A.R.T. Goals.
To learn more visit:
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Source: United Nations (Video News)
UN chief of political affairs Rosemary DiCarlo condemned “all attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure, wherever they occur,” reiterating that “direct attacks against civilians and civilian infrastructure is prohibited under international humanitarian law and must cease immediately.”
The Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs told the Council that today’s meeting is taking place at a potential inflection point in the three-year war in Ukraine.
She noted the intensified efforts to bring the parties to negotiations, which offer a glimmer of hope for progress towards a ceasefire and an eventual peaceful settlement. But at the same time, the world continues to witness relentless attacks on Ukrainian cities and towns.
As of 24 April, the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) had verified 151 civilians killed and 697 injured in April. With verification ongoing, this figure is expected to surpass the March figures, which were already 50 percent higher than in February, DiCarlo told the Council.
Since February 2022, OHCHR has verified 13,015 civilians, including 699 children, killed, and 31,628 more civilians, including 2,016 children, injured, in Ukraine. She also noted recent media reports quoting local Russian authorities that indicate civilian casualties in the Kursk, Bryansk and Belgorod regions of the Russian Federation.
The UN top political affairs official echoed the Secretary-General’s repeated calls for de-escalation and a durable ceasefire in Ukraine, and is encouraged by the diplomatic efforts underway.
DiCarlo reiterated, “The UN remains engaged, particularly on the safety of navigation in the Black Sea to support global food security and maintain vital supply chains strained by the war.”
She continued, “The continued exchange of prisoners of war between Ukraine and the Russian Federation, including the largest to date on 20 April involving 500 prisoners, shows that with political will, diplomacy can yield tangible results even in the most difficult circumstances.”
As the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War approaches, the UN official reminded the Council – with even greater urgency – of the centrality of the Charter of the United Nations and international law in safeguarding peace and security.
She said, “The Russian Federation’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine stands as an egregious challenge to these fundamental principles, jeopardizing stability in Europe and threatening the broader international order.”
“The war in Ukraine is a war of choice,” DiCarlo stressed, adding that “what is needed now is a full, immediate and unconditional ceasefire as a critical first step towards ending the violence and creating the conditions for a just, comprehensive and sustainable peace.”
For her part, senior OCHA official Joyce Msuya said that as the war continues, millions of lives are impacted daily, essential services are disrupted and humanitarian needs deepened.
She highlighted, “Attacks on healthcare services and health facilities are crippling access to maternal care,” highlighting that pregnant women are now giving birth amid blackouts, medicine shortages and under attack, with a 12 per cent rise in birth complications reported by health workers.
“For many expectant mothers, basic, life-saving care is simply no longer available,” Msuya said.
The Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator emphasized once again, “Under international humanitarian law, civilians and civilian objects must be protected.”
“This means that indiscriminate attacks are strictly prohibited. It also means that parties must take all feasible precautions to avoid civilian harm, whether they are launching attacks or defending against them,” Msuya stressed.
The Deputy Emergency Relief Coordinator also noted that underfunding is forcing critical programmes to scale down, even as the operational environment becomes more complex and dangerous.
“Additional resources are needed now to save lives and sustain assistance,” she concluded.
Source: United Nations (Video News)
On behalf of the UN family, Secretary-General António Guterres today (29 Apr) extended “deepest condolences to the Catholic community and to so many others around the world grieving this tremendous loss.”
At a tribute ceremony at the General Assembly Hall, GA President Philémon Yang said, “to the faithful around the world, Pope Francis was more than the leader of the Catholic Church. He was a moral voice and a global conscience. With humility and courage, he championed the dignity of the marginalised, the poor and the voiceless.”
Yang said, Pope Francis “reminded us that the pursuit of common good must guide all our actions, whether in politics, economics or diplomacy” and had “urged all nations to rise above self-interest, and to act in solidarity with future generations.”
He said, “His Holiness never ceased to remind us that human dignity is a collective responsibility.”
Guterres recalled that as a young man, “Pope Francis found his calling in the slums of Buenos Aires, where his dedication to serving the poor earned him the title Bishop of the Slums.”
These early experiences, he said, “sharpened his conviction that faith must be an engine of action and change,” and “put that engine into overdrive as an unstoppable voice for social justice and equality.
The Secretary-General said Pope Francis “stood with conviction for innocents caught in war zones such as Ukraine and Gaza.”
He recalled that “every day without fail, precisely at 7:00 p.m., he would quietly call the Church of the Holy Family in Gaza City. As someone at the Church said, ‘He would ask us how we were, what did we eat, did we have clean water, was anyone injured?’ It was never diplomatic or a matter of obligation. It was the questions a father asks to their son.”
The representative of the Holy See, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia told the General Assembly that “the best way we can commemorate Pope Francis today is to take that torch of hope and rediscover the spirit which 80 years ago created this organisation, so that together we can all work to end on a better world to the generations that will come after us.”
For his part, Argentine Ambassador Fabián Oddone said, “Pope Francis was a spiritual leader whose passing humanity is mourning. He was also a beacon who illuminated the human dignity of which he was such a staunch defender, particularly that human dignity that shone through the eyes of those most forgotten, marginalised unborn children who suffered as a result of the scourge of abortion. Older people, who were the victims of carelessness when euthanasia was placed on the table as an option. Women who suffer trafficking and exploitation or children put up for sale as a result of surrogacy and those who suffer the denials of their freedom and thought and religion rights so threatened for so many victims of bombs dropped or attacks conducted on religious grounds throughout the world.”
Pope Francis away on 21 April in Vatican City at the age of 88. The pontiff – born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina – was elected in March 2013. He was the first priest from the Americas region to lead the Catholic Church worldwide and a strong voice for social justice globally.
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
66K+ illegal aliens arrested
65K+ illegal aliens removed
400+ new 287(g) state and local law enforcement partnerships
$1M in proposed fines for businesses that exploit and hire illegal workers
Learn more about our 100 days of record-breaking immigration enforcement at https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/100-days-record-breaking-immigration-enforcement-us-interior
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
In just 100 days, President Trump has delivered major victories addressing the crisis at the southern border, removing violent criminal illegal aliens from American communities, and stopping the flow of illicit drugs into our homeland. He’s accomplished more in 100 days than most presidents achieve in an entire term.
Source: United Nations (Video News)
Ms. Sara Olsvig, International Chair of the Inuit Circumpolar Council, talks about critical issues surrounding the Inuit in the Arctic, including her native Greenland. She acted as a member of the UN Secretary-General’s Panel on Critical Energy Transition Minerals in 2024 and is a speaker for the thematic dialogue on the financing of Indigenous Peoples’ work and participation, with a focus on critical minerals, during the 24th Session of the Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (21 April – 2 May 2025).
Source: United Nations (Video News)
“The world cannot afford to watch the two-State solution disappear,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged the Security Council to take urgent action toward achieving a two-state solution, warning that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached levels “beyond imagination.”
The Security Council on Tuesday (Apr 29) held its quarterly open debate on “The situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question,” chaired by French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot.
“Across the Middle East, people demand and deserve a better future, not endless conflict and suffering,” Guterres said, calling the region “at a hinge-point in history.” He stressed that peace is only possible by resolving “a core issue that this Security Council has affirmed and re-affirmed decade after decade… a two-state solution, Israel and Palestine, living side-by-side in peace and security, with Jerusalem as the capital of both states.”
With the situation in Gaza deteriorating, Guterres said, “For nearly two full months, Israel has blocked food, fuel, medicine and commercial supplies, depriving more than two million people of lifesaving relief. All while the world watches.” He condemned statements by Israeli officials suggesting the use of humanitarian aid as leverage, emphasizing, “Aid is non-negotiable.”
The Secretary-General cautioned against complacency, “This is not a time for ritualistically expressing support, ticking a box, and moving on. We are past the stage of ticking boxes – the clock is ticking. The two-State solution is near a point of no return.”
Riyad Mansour, Permanent Observer for Palestine, cited recent remarks by the U.S. President Donald Trump, saying he had urged Israel “to be good to Gaza” and called for allowing humanitarian aid. “We deeply hope that the United States, Egypt and Qatar, with the support of the international community as a whole, will be able to secure a return to the ceasefire to start bringing all this suffering to an end,” Mansour said.
Israel’s Deputy Permanent Representative Jonathan Miller rejected claims of a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, stating, “Our assessments indicate there is currently no evidence of a humanitarian crisis.” He accused Hamas of diverting aid to its fighters and blamed the group for prolonging the war and holding 59 hostages in “inhumane conditions.” “Still, some in the international community continue to draw dangerous false equivalencies,” he said.
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned of broader regional destabilization, “As we speak, Gaza lies devastated by war, Lebanon is only beginning to recover, Syria is embarking on a fragile and uncertain transition, and Iran continues its dangerous pursuit of nuclear armament.” He called for an immediate halt to hostilities, adding, “Our first priority is to stop the hostilities to end the suffering of civilian populations.”
Source: United States of America – Federal Government Departments (video statements)
A Veteran shares his experience with a spinal cord injury and how VA helped him achieve his goals.
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