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The president rejected the interventionist foreign policy approach of both parties, in a significant contrast to past US administrations.News AnalysisWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s recent tour of the Middle East has sent a clear message that economic interests and dealings are at the heart of his foreign policy vision.Trump spent four days in the Gulf from May 13th to 16th, visiting Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, securing trillions of dollars worth of investment commitments that would benefit American businesses and jobs.While questions remain as to how much the pledged investment will be embodied, the trip showed a…
The three-day strike by New Jersey transit workers affects approximately 100,000 commuters every day.Three days after the start of a strike by New Jersey Transport employees, an agreement has been reached for members to return to work, officials announced Sunday.In a statement, Tom Haas, the locomotive engineer representing 450 New Jersey Transit Engineers and the head of the Train Brotherhood, said that an agreement was reached to end the strike, affecting around 100,000 passengers every day over a three-day period.”The only real issue is wages, and last month we were able to reach an agreement to increase hourly wages beyond…
Nova Scotia health workers say the new free packaging policy in hospitals leaves them without parking.The Nova Scotia government removed parking fees at all effective hospitals and medical facilities in the state on May 1, winning election promises by Prime Minister Tim Houston.”We have committed to eliminating the fees for everyone parked at Nova Scotia Health or IWK Health Facilities, and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” Houston said in a press release on April 30. “I know people want to see this change. Nova Scotians don’t have to worry about parking fees when they’re sick and seeking health care or…
He improved to 5-0 against the Maple Leafs in Game 7, and he scored three points (1 goal, 2 assists) in the victory. “When you have a group of veterans and someone who’s had a big moment before, everyone does their business,” Merchand said of a seamless fit with the Panthers. “It’s very easy to fall into place and do your part. It’s a special group.” The Panthers, which improved their all-time record to 4-1 in Game 7, prepare to prepare for a rematch with the Carolina Hurricanes, who were previously defeated in four intensely fighting games in the 2023…
If the candidate doesn’t win more than 50% of the vote, Trzaskowski and Nawrocki could face to face in the leaked election scheduled for June 1st.In the closely contested Polish presidential election on May 18, Rafal Trzaskowski of the Dominant Citizens’ Union (KO) narrowly led the first round, according to IPSOS exit polls.Truzaskovsky, a mayor of Warsaw and a liberal centralist member of the Coreitission, the pro-European Prime Minister of Truzaskowsky, secured 30.8% of the votes and was supported by the Nationalist Law and Judicial (PIS) party, with 29.1% slightly ahead of the conservative historian Karol Nowrocky.A liberal, veteran politician…
Over the weekend, anger over Florida’s latest controversy, including public land spilled on sidewalks, as residents began protests. By Sunday night, we had also arrived at the White House.Susie Wills, President Donald Trump’s Chief of Staff and a longtime resident of northeast Florida, issued a statement to the Tampa Bay Times denounced private companies for its proposal to swap 600 acres of the Guana River Wildlife Management Area.“The Guana Reserve and its beauty, familiarity and tranquility are woven into the structure of our community and are in fact treasures of northeast Florida.”Elections and appointed leaders should maintain this extraordinary natural…
The law passed 17-16, with four conservative critics voting “now.”The House Budget Committee on May 18 approved a motion to advance the Republican settlement package, marking another step towards the final passage of the Mammoth bill.The unusual Sunday night vote was scheduled for 10pm, 20 minutes late at 10pm, and ended with the passage of the law at 17-16 votes, with four conservative critics in the package voting.The vote came after weekend negotiations following the conservative uprising over the package on May 16th.Four conservatives repeat the matter when the mammoth package first came before the House Budget Committee on Friday.…
Tampa, Fla. (WFLA) – For over a century, Ybor has been known as Cigar City. This is a title won through a generation of hand-covered craftsmanship that helped build the region’s economy, but the small cigar business said today’s economic pressures are threatening its legacy. The Tabanero Cigars have been rolling in Tampa for 15 years, but their owners say that legacy is not an issue when the margin disappears. He is now moving production overseas just to catch up. “As a small business, we have been a cigar lounge for quite some time, and we were hoping someone would…
The majority of the appeals court said the union failed to show it suffering from the kind of irreparable harm that justifies the interim injunction.On May 17, a federal court of appeals allowed the Trump administration to proceed with plans to exclude collective bargaining by workers in more than a dozen federal agencies.In a 2-1 decision, the District of Columbia Court of Appeals took sides with the Trump administration over the argument that the order is guaranteed for national security reasons, overturning a ruling that a lower court judge blocks the administration.The injunction issued by District Court Judge Paul Friedman…
Former Canadian diplomat Michael Cobligg says China’s recent demand for Canada to put aside the “normal” differences and work with the communist regime in pushing back U.S. tariffs is an attempt to drive the wedge between Ottawa and Washington to advance Beijing’s strategic goals.Kovrig appeared on CTV News’ power play on May 15th. Host Vassy Kapelos asked China’s ambassador Wang Di why he would choose to send such a message through the outlet “at this point” given the Chinese embassy had rejected interview requests from CTV for many years.”Short answer, because China is in a bad position now,” Kovrig said…