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From midwife to fractured ally: the troubled U.S.–South Sudan relationship

South Sudan President, Salva Kiir (left), and the U.S. President Donald J. Trump, (right). JUBA, South Sudan — Once hailed as the chief international architect of South Sudan’s path to statehood, the United States now finds itself at odds with leaders in …

Ebola travel bans stir up Covid-era conflict over outbreak response

The WHO sees it quite differently. “Such measures are usually implemented out of fear and have no basis in science,” it said on May 17 in the same document that declared the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo a “public health emergency of …

‘Not a rational response’: Ebola experts decry plan to send infected Americans to Kenya

The 50-bed unit was set to open Friday, but a Kenyan court late Thursday temporarily suspended the plan after a lawsuit argued the ‌site could endanger public health. The next hearing is scheduled for Tuesday. “The facility is designed to provide access to …

Shock, awe, and economic fallout

Toggle section navigation Sections Print Executive summary The current administration’s 2025 interior immigration enforcement campaign has been promoted, in large part, as a labor market policy: remove unauthorized workers and create jobs for Americans. …

Is the US prepared for a deadly Ebola outbreak? | The Excerpt

Updated May 28, 2026, 9:34 a.m. ET On the Thursday, May 28, 2026, episode of The Excerpt podcast: As Ebola cases surge past 900 across Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan, the World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency. With no vaccine or …

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home

By Ahmed Aboulenein and Doina Chiacu WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - The United States is setting up a facility in Kenya to quarantine U.S. citizens who have been exposed to Ebola, and will not bring them home if they develop symptoms, the White House said …

The Red Sea Nations and the Iran Crisis

Part 4 of the Persian Gulf and Red Sea Nations Sudan, Egypt, Jordan, Israel The Republic of Sudan Sudan is a country in northeast  Africa with 465 miles of coastline on the Red Sea. Sudan’s population was 52 million in 2025. Geographically, it is the third …

AP News: Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration is planning to send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them to the United States, an administration official said Wednesday. The …

Trump administration plans Kenya facility for Americans exposed to Ebola abroad: Report

New York: President Donald Trump's administration is planning to send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them to the United States, an administration official said on Wednesday. The quarantine …

Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) designated for Ebola screening as Houston prepares for World Cup travel surge

HOUSTON – George Bush Intercontinental Airport has been designated as one of three U.S. entry points for travelers arriving from countries affected by an Ebola outbreak, as Houston prepares to host World Cup matches next month. Federal and local officials …

A Global War on Children

Originally published on TomDispatch. Sometimes, Donald Trump just doesn’t get the credit he deserves. In so many ways, he is indeed a record-setting president. Here’s just one example, as reported by Dave DeCamp of Antiwar.com. In early May, the U.S. …

What the Trump Administration Needs to Do to Contain the Ebola Outbreak

Two deadly outbreaks that could threaten Americans are unfolding simultaneously—Ebola in one part of the world, hantavirus in another—with mortality rates of 25 to 50 percent and 38 percent, respectively, and no approved vaccines or treatments for either. …

This Ebola Outbreak Will Be Hard to Contain

Quite abruptly, the world has jolted into another infectious-disease crisis. On Friday, Africa CDC confirmed a new Ebola outbreak, centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo; within two days, the World Health Organization declared the epidemic a …

Trump Decimated Our Global Health Network. Then Ebola Hit.

A health worker monitors visitors arriving at the Rodolphe Mérieux Laboratory, National Biomedical Research Institute in Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, on May 19, 2026. (Photo by Jospin Mwisha / AFP via Getty Images) AN OUTBREAK OF EBOLA in …

Trump ‘concerned’ about Ebola outbreak after American tests positive for deadly virus

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CDC Issues Entry Ban for Certain African Countries As WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak Health Emergency

Fresh off the heels of the nightmarish hantavirus cruise, the WHO is declaring an outbreak of Ebola in the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of 'international concern.'  WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global health emergency https:/…

Nuclear double standard as the pretext for war against Iran in alliance with Israel

For decades, Washington and Tel Aviv have promoted an Iranian nuclear weapons programme as justification for their relentless hostility towards the Islamic Republic. United States President Donald Trump has repeatedly said, “Iran cannot have a nuclear …

Putin is beating Trump in the global power struggle

When US President Donald Trump visited China last week, there were warm words and well-orchestrated photo opportunities with his host Xi Jinping, a leader Trump described as a “pretty cool guy”. But despite the pomp and ceremony, Trump left China without …

Israel kills 70 in Lebanon; Trump rejects Iran proposal; Putin says Ukraine war “coming to an end”

Iran says it seeks its “legitimate rights.” Iran proposal centers on an immediate ceasefire, sanctions relief, and guarantees against renewed attacks. Three tankers cross the Strait of Hormuz with trackers switched off. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …

Senator Daphne Campbell Leads Community-Wide Caravan to Stop Violence and Raise Awareness Across Miami-Dade County

NORTH MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community leaders, residents, bicyclists, motorists, faith-based organizations, and advocates from across Miami-Dade County are invited to participate in "A Caravan to Stop …

Five Key Moments: Working Americans Share The Personal Benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a recent Ways and Means Committee Tax Subcommittee hearing on how the Working Families Tax Cuts benefit hardworking Americans and small businesses, Republican witnesses – an adoptive father, small business owner, restaurant server, …

<p>On <b><u>Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:15am ET</u></b>, the Committee on House Administration will hold a hearing ...

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:15am ET, the Committee on House Administration will hold a hearing titled, “Oversight of the Architect of the Capitol: Addressing Past Lessons, Present Projects, and Future Challenges.” The hearing will be held in room 1310 …

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Hearing Entitled: Oversight of Prudential Regulators

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Hearing Entitled: “Converging Criminal Enterprises: Chinese Money Laundering Networks and Cartel Financing in the U.S. ...

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Hearing Entitled: Examining Local Needs in Disaster Recovery

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Field Hearing Entitled: “Examining the Structure of the Federal Reserve System”

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Hearing Entitled: “Future of Payments: Promoting Innovation and Fair Markets”

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Hearing Entitled: “From Wall Street to Main Street: The Future of How America Invests”

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Q-CTRL Defines the Path to Quantum Battlefield Information Dominance for Core Military Problems in Promising New Outlook

AI-powered infrastructure software is key to unlocking the potential of quantum computers, enabling impact for military operations in 2027. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Q-CTRL, the global leader in quantum …

American Heritage Partners Proudly Sponsors American Revolutionary War Memorial Dedication in Beaverton

American Heritage Partners (AHP) was honored to serve as a key sponsor for the American Revolutionary War Memorial at Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park. BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Heritage Partners ( …

Ahmad Welcomes Mayor’s Housing Plan, Calls for Focus on Seniors, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, Climate Resilience

Retired firefighter & Assembly candidate says Block by Block gets much right; leaves gaps on healthcare, aging in place, & lower Manhattan’s coastal resilience NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Furhan Ahmad …

Texas Cattle Rancher Turned Vegan Invites President Trump to Her Farmed Animal Sanctuary

Texas Cattle Rancher Turned Vegan Invites President Trump to Her Texas Farmed Animal Sanctuary AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A political dust-up over dietary choices in the Lone Star State has inspired a formal …

Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Joins WEDO Board of Advisors

The entrepreneur, philanthropist and House of Vanderbilt founder joins Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) as it expands its global mission NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, …

Air Force Veteran Releases Timely Booklet on Faith, Liberty, and America’s Founding Principles

As America nears its 250th anniversary, Tony Snodgrass’ God and America calls for renewed understanding of God-given rights, responsibility, ordered liberty. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As America prepares to …

May 29, 2026 Traffic Advisory

People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. The MBTA advises riders to purchase …

California Latino Groups and Leaders Overwhelmingly Endorse Anna Caballero for State Treasurer

Latino Leaders Cite Caballero’s Record Fighting for Working Families and Plan to Use the Treasurer’s Office to Stop California Taxpayer Dollars from Funding ICE SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Latino groups and …

Drunk Driving Accidents Remain a Leading Cause of Serious Traffic Injuries

Traffic safety agencies continue to report serious injuries and fatalities linked to impaired driving accidents across the United States. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legal Claim Assistant is highlighting …