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PoliticsSep 17“There was improvisation”: Pact politicians talk about Petro’s replyLa grabó desde un aeropuerto en Bruselas y sin edición. “Iba a ser peor”, contó Gustavo Bolívar. Por la forma del discurso, Carlos Carrillo lo llama “un error”. The post “Hubo improvisación”: políticos del Pacto hablan de la réplica de Petro appeared first on La Silla Vacía.La Silla Vacía
PoliticsSep 17US Senator Jeanne Shaheen: ‘Putin Is Trying To Wait Us Out’With a sweeping Russia sanctions bill headed to President Donald Trump’s desk, US Senator Jeanne Shaheen tells RFE/RL the legislation is intended to squeeze Moscow’s energy revenues and pressure countries buying Russian oil and gas.RFE/RL
PoliticsSep 17Kennedy Center official says "nothing is being demolished" as Trump says it could be "ripped down"A spokesperson for the Kennedy Center says "nothing is being demolished" after President Trump said it could be "ripped down" unless the building bore his name. CBS News digital politics reporter Kathryn Watson has the details.CBS News
PoliticsSep 17Ex-Connecticut official flees US by boat and plane ahead of corruption sentencingThe former Democratic state representative was found guilty by a federal jury last year after being charged with extortionThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 17Trump administration gets green light to proceed with homelessness program overhaulA U.S. appeals court in Boston on Wednesday gave the Trump administration the green light to go forward with a massive overhaul of a homelessness program and its criteria for aid funding. The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals’ three-judge panel halted a Rhode Island-based federal judge’s ruling in March that the changes to the…The Hill
PoliticsSep 17FCT Okada ban: CP orders probe into clash at Life CampThe FCT Police Command said on Thursday that following an altercation between personnel of Vehicle Inspection Office attached to the FCT Task Force and commercial motorcycle operators at Life Camp which caused some disturbance over enforcement, the Commissioner of Police has ordered an investigation into the incident. The post FCT Okada ban: CP orders probe into clash at Life Camp appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 17US Senator Shaheen: China Will Feel Impact Of Russia SanctionsJeanne Shaheen, the senior senator from New Hampshire, spoke to RFE/RL shortly after the passage of sanctions legislation intended to target Russia’s energy revenues. Shaheen said the sanctions will force other countries, notably China, to wean themselves off of Russian oil and gas.RFE/RL
PoliticsSep 17US will allow ‘core’ Iranian delegation join United Nations summit in New YorkThe Trump administration will allow a “core delegation” of Iranian leadership to attend the high-level session of the United Nations General Assembly next week in New York City, a State Department spokesperson said Thursday, even as the U.S. and Iran remain at war and negotiations have stalled. The State Department is granting visas for the…The Hill
PoliticsSep 17After criticism of the Government, Governor Sáenz provided seven senators to form a quorum in the sessionAfter meeting with Diego Santilli, the Salta governor had accused the Government of 'lack of consideration and reciprocity.' In the Senate, he provided the legislators from the North to ensure a session. What are his true demands.Clarín
PoliticsSep 17Who needs Parliament?Happy Labour Day and welcome to the newsletter that makes you think harder. If you’ve been forwarded this Playbook, you can sign up free to get it each weekday morning. ESSENTIALS — KPMG raking it in, despite ban on new work — Surprise compliments for Chris Bowen — One Nation and Liberal paths to power […]Politico Europe
PoliticsSep 17US approves visas for top Iranian leaders to attend UN General AssemblyIran's delegation to UNGA will be smaller this year, with travel restrictions and limits on luxury goods purchases.Al Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 172027: Abiodun inaugurates Ogun APC campaign council, orders grassroots immediate mobilisationThe governor said that victory requires scientific and deliberate preparation The post 2027: Abiodun inaugurates Ogun APC campaign council, orders grassroots immediate mobilisation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
PoliticsSep 17Tinubu hails Nigeria’s victory over Sunrise’s $2.35bn Mambilla claimPresident Bola Tinubu has commended the judgment of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration tribunal in Paris, framing it as a rebuke to “predatory and exploitative claims by corrupt local and international entities and their enablers and funders. The post Tinubu hails Nigeria’s victory over Sunrise’s $2.35bn Mambilla claim appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
PoliticsSep 17Trump government will maintain deportations 'whether a critical Republican congresswoman likes it or not'The U.S. security agency reaffirms its inflexible stance on undocumented immigrants, making no concessions to political criticism. The statement underscores the commitment to strictly apply immigration laws, dismissing objections from the Florida legislator.Clarín
PoliticsSep 17Prince Harry attends 1st official engagement since return to UKHarry attended the Invictus Spirit Awards in London in his first engagement since moving back to the U.K.ABC News
PoliticsSep 17Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICEThe White House says it is withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead ICE, ensuring that an agency at the forefront of President Trump's domestic agenda will remain without a Senate-confirmed leader for at least a while longer.NPR News
PoliticsSep 17The abandonment of Comprehensive Sexuality EducationThe ESI Law turns twenty years old, and the 2027 Budget foresees a 98.5% drop in resources allocated for its implementation. Funds for sexual and reproductive health and for policies preventing and addressing gender violence are also reduced.Clarín
PoliticsSep 17The Canada-EU partnership 'a classic win-win situation', economist saysSpeaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Fabian Zuleeg, Chief Economist at the European Policy Center, says that the partnership between Canada and the EU "is a classic win-win situation. Canada has many resources, has many of the economic strengths that the European Union lacks, the EU has a very large market, it is an important trading partner".France 24 [en]
PoliticsSep 17Fortifying USMCA through US–Mexico investment screening coordinationOne of the biggest blind spots in the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is its treatment of capital and foreign investment screening. The current review presents an opportunity to address this and build a safer North America. The post Fortifying USMCA through US–Mexico investment screening coordination appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
PoliticsSep 17Russia, China veto UN mandate to monitor Iran sanctionsAl Jazeera [en]
PoliticsSep 17What is the Fiscal Innocence II law approved by the Senate and the changes it foresees for saversThe regulation promoted by the Government expands the simplified Income tax regime and limits ARCA's auditing powers. It states what it says about undeclared funds and who can access the benefits.Clarín
PoliticsSep 17Politics follow you at work - no matter if you’re talking about it or notFindings based on workplace surveys conducted during 2024 presidential primary seasonThe Independent World
PoliticsSep 17Trump ‘confident’ Republicans will pass next farm bill votePresident Trump on Thursday expressed optimism that this year’s farm bill will be approved by the Senate after it narrowly cleared a key hurdle the day before. On Wednesday, the Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the “Farm Bill 2.0” with a 12-11 vote along party lines. “The Phase Two Vote will be taken soon, and I…The Hill
PoliticsSep 17AI titans invited to Trump-Xi dinnerThe executives' attendance signals artificial intelligence could be a key talking point during negotiations next week.Politico Europe