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U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk Statement On Entry Into Force Of The U.S.-Colombia Trade...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 15, 2012 — This afternoon, United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk celebrated the entry into force of the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. “Today, the historic U.S.-Colombia trade agreement is in effect. It brings …

Trump’s AI-Powered World Wars

In the last few days, President Donald Trump has said that the U.S-Israel war on Iran will end soon, after oil prices jumped and the growing regional conflict continued to shake markets. After a wave of heavy bombardments throughout Iran, Secretary of War …

Colombia’s Petro Honors Jesse Jackson’s Values at His Funeral

Colombian President Gustavo Petro honored the memory of Jesse Jackson by attending the reverend’s funeral in Chicago. Credit: Presidency of Colombia. The president of Colombia, Gustavo Petro, took part this Friday in Chicago in the funeral of the Reverend …

Jesse Jackson’s Funeral in Photos: Obama, Clinton and Biden Speak

From former presidents to an NBA Hall of Famer to prominent pastors, stories of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.’s influence on American politics, corporate boardrooms and picket lines loomed large Friday during a marathon public celebration of life for the …

The Green party is barking mad

The enormous fun of Crufts has reminded us that Britain is a nation of dog lovers. Or maybe we’re kidding ourselves? Because policy documents on the Green party website reveal that they are ‘opposed to the wholesale breeding, manipulation and destruction …

American Citizenship and Other Myths

In widely quoted speeches delivered over the past couple of years, JD Vance has made the claim that he is more American than you. (Well, unless you happen to be his cousin, or a very distant nephew of James Madison.) “People whose ancestors fought in the …

Letters to the editor: March 11, 2026 (Epstein, disaster II, pretexts, maple trees and more)

The views and opinions expressed in our letters section are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Hudson Valley One. Submit a letter to the editor at deb@hudsonvalleyone.com. Letter guidelines: Hudson Valley …

International News Briefs for Monday, March 9, 2026

HAVANA TIMES – We bring you some of the top international news stories compiled by Democracy Now on Monday, March 9 2026. Toxic Black Raindrops Fall on Tehran Following U.S.-Israeli Attacks on Fuel Depots Mar 09, 2026 The United States and Israel are …

‘This is not a homegoing — this is a celebration,’ thousands gather at South Side church to honor the Rev. Jesse Louis ...

Dignitaries in attendance included former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Bill Clinton; former first lady Dr. Jill Biden; U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton; Vice President Kamala Harris; Gov. J.B. Pritzker; Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton; …

Obama Lawyer Asked Epstein for Advice on Private White House Dealings

But recently released emails from 2014 reveal that the counsel’s fondness for the “international man of mystery” inspired her to loop him into the inner sanctum of the federal government, going so far as to dish White House secrets to the convicted sex …

The Obama Administration's Prostitution Scandal And The Ruemmler-Epstein Connection

Remember Obama's 2012 Colombian prostitution scandal? Turns out, Jeffrey Epstein was involved... Newly released Department of Justice documents from the Epstein files have exposed a previously unknown connection between a 2012 White House advance-team …

Medea Benjamin on her Decades-long Fight Against the War Machine

Medea Benjamin is an anti-war activist and one of the co-founders of CODEPINK: Women for Peace. She’s spent decades fighting the American military-industrial complex, organizing protests against the invasion of Iraq in the early 2000s and interrupting …

U.S.-Mexico Border Update: Turmoil at DHS, Big Bend border wall, ICE detention deaths and expansion

With this series of updates, WOLA seeks to cover the most important developments at the U.S.-Mexico border. See past updates here. Your donation to WOLA is crucial to keeping these paywall-free and ad-free Updates going. Please contribute now and support …

Admiring Our Heroes for International Women’s Day: Celebrating Women Who Have Received EFF Awards 

For the last hundred years, women have had pivotal and far too often unsung roles in building and shaping the technology that we now use every day. Many have heard of Ada Lovelace’s contributions to computer programming, but far fewer know Mary Allen …

Ex-Obama Official Sought Epstein's Help Amid Reported White House Prostitution Scandal

Former Obama White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler turned to Jeffrey Epstein for help responding to allegations that she helped cover up an aide’s prostitution scandal, which emerged while she was under consideration to become attorney general, emails …

Drifted and demonized, ICE remains vital to U.S. security

The Minneapolis shootings renewed scrutiny of ICE, highlighting its post-9/11 mission creep, partisan clashes over immigration and federal-local tensions. Jan. 8, 2026: Protests broke out at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, U.S., in …

How Juanma and J Balvin Are Taking Colombia to the Table And Putting it on a Global Culinary Stage

Photo Credit: Philip Friedman When Michelin-starred chef Juan Manuel “Juanma” Barrientos and global superstar J Balvin reunited after 15 years of friendship, they didn’t just open a restaurant — they created a movement. Inside the partnership redefining …

Watch live: Homegoing service celebrates civil rights leader Jesse Jackson in Chicago

Updated March 6, 2026 at 12:53 PM EST For live updates of Rev. Jesse Jackson's service, head to WBEZ and the Chicago Sun Times' live blog. Former Presidents Barack Obama, Joe Biden and Bill Clinton are speaking at a celebration of the Rev. Jesse …

Rev. Jesse Jackson remembered as a S.C. native son who never forgot home

Rep. Jim Clyburn speaks about his friend Rev. Jesse Jackson during his memorial service at the South Carolina State House on Monday, March 2, 2026. Joshua Boucher The sweet sounds of “Amazing Grace’’ filled the corridors of the South Carolina State Capitol …

másLabor Hosts Complimentary H-2A Compliance Seminar in Valdosta, GA, Helping Agricultural Employers Navigate Process

Leading seasonal workforce provider joins industry experts to help agricultural employers meet H-2A compliance requirements and secure reliable seasonal labor CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- másLabor, the nation…

Aurex Announces 65,000 Square Feet of Ready-Now Manufacturing Capacity to Accelerate U.S. Defense Production

Huntsville and Denver sites are available immediately for classified programs, prototyping, manufacturing, systems integration and scaled defense production. HUNTSVILLE, AL, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Aurex today …

Firepoint Energy Appoints Ardour Capital as Financial Advisor to Support Capital Formation and Strategic Growth

SALTSBURG, PA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Firepoint Energy Inc., a critical minerals recovery company based in Saltsburg, Pennsylvania, today announced that it has entered into a financial advisory agreement with Ardour …

Libertarian Convention March 27 - 29 Welcomes Independent-Minded Voters to Lake Lure

The convention themed "Liberty Rising" celebrates 50 years as the strongest political alternative for independent voters RALEIGH, NC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Libertarian Party of North Carolina (LPNC) …

STARRS Releases a Case Study Document on the USAFA

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- STARRS releases today a 10-page January 2026 memo by Col. Doug “Stoli” Nikolai, USAF ret, USAFA ’89, Vice Chairman of the USAFA Board of Visitors, regarding a disciplinary …

Advanced Biofuels Canada Comments on Affordability, Energy Security Benefits of Low Carbon Fuels

Data consistently show that biofuels save drivers money at the pump VANCOUVER, CANADA, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Advanced Biofuels Canada Association (ABFC) released a statement by Fred Ghatala, President, on the stabilizing role of biofuels …

AMMWEC Attends DC Mayoral Iftar

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) participated in the Mayoral Interfaith Iftar in Washington, DC, continuing its mission of bringing …

OCR’s Ph.D. Project Agreements Put Universities on Notice: Partnership Eligibility Rules Matter

OCR agreements highlight that university partnership eligibility rules must align with Title VI and be clearly published. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil …

e.Republic Achieves Record Impact and Growth, Deepening Its Commitment to the $160B Government and Education Market

Five years of strong performance reflect rising demand for trusted intelligence, connections, and expertise in the evolving SLED market SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- e.Republic today highlighted five years …

Five Years After the Atlanta Spa Shootings, Historian Scott Kurashige Says the Story Is Still Being Misframed

American Peril author reflects on how anti-Asian violence was depoliticized after the 2021 attacks—and why the U.S. still hasn’t reckoned with what happened. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- When Scott Kurashige heard …

NYC interfaith Iftar: another powerful evening of unity

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) hosted a moving Interfaith Iftar in New York, bringing together leaders and community members from …

Alona Lebedieva: The EU’s New Economic Strategy – From Globalization to Economic Security

KYIV, UKRAINE, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The European Union is gradually transforming its economic model. What just a decade ago looked like an unconditional commitment to open markets and globalization increasingly resembles a new generation …

Argent LNG Submits Application to U.S. Department of Energy for Authorization to Export 25 MTPA of U.S. LNG

METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Argent LNG, LLC today announced that it has submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Energy seeking long-term, multi-contract authorization to export domestically …

President Trump’s Justice Department & Transportation Department Sue to Stop California’s Illegal EV Mandate

Attorney General Pamela Bondi and Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Justice Department, on behalf of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), has filed suit to stop California from imposing an illegal  …

New Orleans Resident Sentenced for Making Ransom Demand for Release of Kidnapping Victim

Grand jury indicts New York man charged with federal sexual exploitation crimes

CINCINNATI – A federal grand jury indicted the New York man who was arrested in late February on federal sexual exploitation charges filed in the Southern District of Ohio after investigation into a missing Colerain teenager revealed he was previously …

Federal grand jury indicts 3 defendants on charges related to public shootings

CINCINNATI – Three defendants allegedly involved in public shootings in Cincinnati have now been indicted by a federal grand jury.

Honduran National Illegally In The United States Sentenced To Over Eight Years For Trafficking Firearms, Including A ...

Bowling Green Man Sentenced to 27 Years and 6 Months in Federal Prison for Online Enticement of Minors

Wichita woman sentenced to prison for trafficking fentanyl

A Kansas woman was sentenced to 48 months in prison for drug trafficking.