Schumer pledges fight against U.S. citizenship requirement for elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said Tuesday that the SAVE Act, a bill requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections, will not advance in the Senate, declaring…
Trump pledges swift pardons for January 6 protesters
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President-elect Donald Trump announced plans to “act very quickly” to pardon individuals convicted in connection with the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, reigniting sharp debate over accountability and the…
Biden Pledges $1 Billion to African Relief As American Hurricane Victims Left Out in Cold
President Joe Biden’s recent pledge of over $1 billion in humanitarian aid to Africa has ignited debates, especially among Americans in the South grappling with the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton.…
Trump Pledges to Dismantle Department of Education: Why Little Will Change in New Jersey
OPINION – So, imagine this: the federal Department of Education gets dismantled, sending control of schools directly back to each state. For New Jersey, that might sound like local freedom—but it could…
Governor Murphy Pledges to “Trump Proof” New Jersey
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is resolute in his mission to safeguard the state’s progressive values against federal policies he believes could undermine them. As part of his approach to “Trump-proof” New…
V.P. Harris Says U.S. Immigration Crisis is Ongoing, Pledges Safe Entry to Illegal Migrants
Washington, D.C. — Vice President Kamala Harris addressed the ongoing challenges at the southern U.S. border, emphasizing the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to addressing the root causes of migration and maintaining consistent engagement…
Governor Phil Murphy Pledges Support for Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has expressed his full support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. In a recent tweet, Murphy announced that he had spoken with Harris and committed to…
New York Pledges $5.4 Million Investment in LGBTQ+ Community Initiatives
ALBANY, NY— Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a significant $5.4 million investment aimed at supporting the LGBTQ+ community in New York. This includes a $4.4 million allocation to the Harlem SGL•LGBTQ Center…
G7 pledges swift aid for Ukraine, seeks to calm Middle East
By Crispian Balmer and Angelo Amante CAPRI, Italy (Reuters) -Group of Seven (G7) major powers pledged on Friday to bolster Ukraine’s air defences to counter increasingly deadly Russian attacks and told China…
EU’s lending arm pledges to speed up Ukraine spending
LONDON (Reuters) – The European Union’s lending arm, the European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a pledge to speed up the use of over 560 million euros ($595.90 million) it has ready…
Mexico presidential frontrunner pledges $13.6 billion for energy investments
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – The favorite to win Mexico’s presidential election in June, Claudia Sheinbaum, on Monday outlined a plan to invest $13.57 billion in new energy generation projects through 2030. The…
Netherlands pledges 4 billion euros in Ukraine military support through 2025
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -The Netherlands will provide Ukraine with an additional 1 billion euros ($1.06 billion) in military support this year, and has earmarked 3 billion euros for 2025, caretaker Dutch Prime Minister…
US pledges $47 million humanitarian aid for Sudan, neighboring countries
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Wednesday pledged about $47 million in new humanitarian assistance for the emergency response in Sudan and neighboring countries, including Chad and South Sudan, the U.S.…
Trump Pledges Pardons for January 6 ‘Hostages’ if He Wins in November
BEDMINSTER, NJ — In a controversial move, former President Donald Trump has vowed to pardon and release all individuals involved in the January 6 uprising at the U.S. Capitol Building. This declaration…
Germany’s Scholz pledges to meet 2% NATO spending target
By Matthias Inverardi and Andreas Rinke DUESSELDORF (Reuters) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday said defence companies could count on his government ramping up military spending and that it would meet…
China slams US ‘provocation’ in Taiwan Strait, pledges further drills
BEIJING (Reuters) – China criticised the United States on Thursday for causing “trouble and provocation” after the U.S. Navy sailed its first warship through the sensitive Taiwan Strait since presidential and parliamentary…
China pledges to take more forceful measures to support market confidence
BEIJING (Reuters) – China will take more forceful and effective measures to support market confidence, state media CCTV reported on Monday, citing a cabinet meeting, following a plunge in Chinese shares. The…
Poland sees higher 2024 deficit as govt implements pay rise pledges
By Anna Koper and Karol Badohal WARSAW (Reuters) – Poland’s revised 2024 budget pencils in a deficit of 184 billion zlotys ($46.44 billion), the government said on Tuesday, higher than previously forecast…
US sees no impact on Vietnam ties from Hanoi-Beijing defence pledges
By Francesco Guarascio HANOI (Reuters) – The United States will continue to closely cooperate with Vietnam, a U.S. official said after Hanoi announced last week strengthened ties with China, including on defence…
Venezuela’s Maduro pledges to permit oil, mines development in disputed territory
CARACAS/GEORGETOWN (Reuters) -Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said on Tuesday he would authorize oil exploration in an area subject to a dispute with Guyana, which said it would report his comments to the…
COP28 lines up new climate pledges – but do they work?
By Kate Abnett DUBAI (Reuters) – While the world’s climate diplomats huddle over draft decisions to be made at the end of this year’s U.N. climate summit, governments at COP28 are firing…
Harris to announce $900 million in pledges to boost women in green sectors
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will announce an initiative on Thursday to help women advance in important sectors such as clean energy, fisheries and environmental conservation in countries…
Walmart pledges $1 million aid for Israel victims
By Siddharth Cavale NEW YORK (Reuters) – Walmart Foundation, the philanthropy arm of the U.S. retailer, has pledged $1 million to an Israeli disaster relief and emergency medical service organization. Walmart’s donation,…
Argentina gov’t moves to calm FX market, pledges no post-election devaluation
By Jorge Otaola BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s government intervened in the foreign exchange market on Thursday to tamp down volatility ahead of the country’s general elections on Sunday, while officials said…
Patricia Bullrich: Argentine conservative pledges ‘backbone’ to fight inflation, crime
By Eliana Raszewski and Lucila Sigal BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentine conservative Patricia Bullrich, who many pegged just months ago as favorite to win the country’s presidential election, is now hoping her…
Washington Pledges To Increase Correctional Officers’ ‘Transgender Focused Training’ In Legal Settlement
Washington Pledges To Increase Correctional Officers’ ‘Transgender Focused Training’ In Legal Settlement Lillian Tweten on October 12, 2023 Disability Rights Washington (DRW) reached a settlement with the Washington Department of Corrections (DOC)…
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