Governmental Meetings: Week of October 20, 2025

By news@madrapp.org | on October 20, 2025 All Counties: Early Voting is ongoing at county registrar’s offices. Greene County: 32 Stanard Street, Stanardsville. Madison County: 414 N. Main Street, Madison. Orange County: 130 N. Madison Road,...

International officials and locals undercut Trump claims about Venezuela drug boats

President Donald Trump speaks to a gathering of top U.S. military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Va. (Andrew Harnik/Pool via AP) MEXICO CITY - The Trump administration’s justification for blowing up...

FSB foils terrorist attack on government building in Stavropol Region

MOSCOW, October 20. /TASS/. Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has thwarted a plot to attack the Georgievsky municipal district government building in the Stavropol Region, arresting a radicalized local resident, the FSB Public Relations...

B.C. government proposes secret negotiations between cities and First Nations

The Government of British Columbia is proposing legislative changes that would allow municipal governments to hold secret closed-door meetings when discussing confidential or “culturally sensitive” information shared by First Nations — a move the...

Global health is in retreat. It’s not all about Trump.

The Trump administration’s distrust of the U.N. and its World Health Organization is more pronounced than other nations’, but many of them, particularly in Europe, have pulled back funding to focus on defense, as Trump has demanded. Solidarity is...

What GOP Lawmakers Are Costing the US Economy to Avoid Funding Healthcare

Trump administration officials have been parrotting a $15 billion-per-week figure to estimate how much the now 20-day government shutdown is costing the U.S. economy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent bungled the numbers during a CNBC interview...

How Poland’s economic boom is fuelling a design revolution

Poland is a country that’s growing in strength both economically and militarily. Increasingly, the nation’s new-found confidence can be discovered in its burgeoning design scene Photography by Agniszka Wira featuring Kaśka Harasym Words by Grant...

GUEST BLOG: Talk Liberation – Global Tech Backlash: Governments and Corporations Fight Over Digital Control

In this edition: Canada Seeks Power to Instantly Shut Down Individuals’ Internet Access France Launches Investigation into Apple’s Siri Over Privacy Violations Australian Government to be Compensated for “AI Hallucination” Court Upholds NY’s Law...

Far right hits Macron’s government for Louvre heist as blame game begins

She later called France the “laughingstock of the world” and called on Culture Minister Rachida Dati — who has acknowledged “failures” in securing the world’s most visited museum in several interviews — to demand the resignations of the museum’s...

Speaker Johnson Says Democrats’ ‘No Kings’ Protests Prove Shutdown Is Political Spectacle

House Speaker Mike Johnson says Democrats’ ongoing government shutdown is driven by political theater, arguing that if President Donald Trump were truly a “king,” the government would be open — not closed. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Speaking at a...

Political Opinion: FGM Victims Need Access to Care and Justice

Female genital mutilation (FGM) is a difficult subject for some people to talk or think about, writes Sarah Owen, Luton North MP. But the discomfort of those who prefer to avoid the “taboo” topic only makes it harder for women and girls to report...

Kwara inaugurates oxygen plants for improved healthcare delivery

The Kwara government has inaugurated two Pressure Swing Absorption oxygen plants at General Hospital, Lafiagi, and Thomas Adewumi Teaching Hospital, Omu-Aran. The PSA oxygen plants were donated by the Global Fund. The commissioner for health,...

Historic Government Shutdown Reaches Day 20 as Stalemate Deepens

The United States has entered the 20th day of its full federal government shutdown — the longest of its kind in American history — with no breakthrough in sight as lawmakers brace for another week of failed votes and mounting economic strain. By...

The ESG Compliance Paradox: Balancing Political Headwinds with Regulatory Reality

The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) landscape in 2025 presents a fascinating and challenging paradox: while political rhetoric increasingly questions sustainability initiatives, regulatory requirements continue to march forward with...

Katie Piper and a host of stars mark World Sight Day 2025 with International Eye Care Charity Orbis

To celebrate World Sight Day, Orbis, the international eyecare charity, hosted an intimate breakfast event this morning at the historic St Pancras London Hotel, situated in King’s Cross. The gathering brought together high-profile people from the...

The origins of the crisis: An analysis of recent economic and political dynamics in Japan

If Japan reduces its dependence on the United States and improves its relations with China in the future, it could have a positive impact on the trade and economic dynamics throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Sometimes crises (political or...

Three UK regions given extra £20 million to boost science and technology

Greater Manchester, West Midlands and Glasgow City Region have been given an extra £20 million to support the growth of science and technology innovations. In an announcement ahead of the government’s Regional Investment Summit in Birmingham on...

Surviving Winter Travel: Health, Packing, and Safety Tips for Professionals on the Go

Winter travel can be as demanding as it is necessary, especially for professionals who don’t have the luxury of pausing their schedules due to cold climates. Whether attending meetings in snowy cities, visiting clients across frosty regions, or...

The privatization by stealth occurring in our Public health system

How do I put this in a nice way? I think Kiwis are very easily led by their ignorance and petty bigotry by astro turf right wing groups who manipulate that ignorance and petty bigotry into voting for their interests masquerading as self...

Trump’s Tariff Policy: Economic Masochism or a Power Play for the Wealthy?

Strip away the political messaging and America’s tariff strategy has little to do with national security; it’s a mechanism for power consolidation and discreet wealth transfer to the elite. These tariffs are doing a lot of harm without much good,...