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US strikes on Iran receive mixed reception from Connecticut politicians

President Donald Trump’s decision to strike three nuclear facilities in Iran has been met with mixed reception from Connecticut politicians. Rep. Rosa DeLauro stated that the move to launch direct military action without congressional approval “is a …

One-Man Declarations of War Threaten the Nation and the World | Opinion

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US bombs delayed Iran's nuclear program by months: Pentagon report

WASHINGTON − A preliminary Pentagon intelligence assessment has found the U.S. strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities set back Iran's nuclear program by a few months, according to a U.S. government source familiar with the intelligence findings. …

Did Connecticut Officials Just Lock a Political Foe in a Mental Hospital?

This article, written by Dawn Mattos of Griswold, Connecticut, is her first and was driven by a desire to expose what she sees as a serious civil rights violation against her friend and client, John J. Flynn. John J. Flynn of Norwalk, Connecticut, is a man …

President Trump wins immediate praise from Republicans in Congress after announcing strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans — and at least one Democrat — immediately praised President Donald Trump after he said Saturday evening that the U.S. military bombed three sites in Iran. “Well done, President Trump,” Sen. Lindsey Graham of South …

Why can't Democrats rein in Trump's use of military in Iran?

Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, said the Senate could vote June 26 or 27 on his proposal to curb Trump's use of the military in Iran unless he gets congressional approval. WASHINGTON – The Senate could vote as early as June 26 to curb President Donald …

State Police Investigators Association elects new President

Kurt Labuda is the new President of the State Police Investigators Association ALBANY- Senior Investigator Kurt Labuda has been elected as the new President of the State Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA). The NYSPIA is the 1100-member union …

Trump wins immediate praise from Republicans in Congress after strike on Iran

WASHINGTON (AP) — Congressional Republicans — and at least one Democrat — immediately praised President Donald Trump after he said Saturday evening that the U.S. military bombed three sites in Iran. “Well done, President Trump,” Sen. Lindsey Graham of …

This Week in Connecticut: New Connecticut College president looks to future

Lawmakers divided over President Trump's decision to attack Iran

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Lawmakers are expressing mixed reactions to President Trump's decision to launch an attack on Iran. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham praised the move, stating on social media that it was the "right call" and that the …

Eversource plans to power Connecticut through the incoming heat wave

Air conditioners and fans will be used around the clock in many homes and businesses between Sunday and Wednesday, as the state experiences extreme heat. BERLIN, Conn. — Connecticut is anticipating a difficult and potentially dangerous stretch of severe …

The Senate GOP’s Great Western Land Heist

The Owyhee Canyonlands still wake to the hush of sage wind and canyon light, where bighorns navigate basalt ledges and silence is a kind of song. That song, and many others, may soon be gated. Buried in the Senate reconciliation package lies a directive to …

Power & Politics: Gov. Lamont mulls signing controversial housing bill

Gov. Ned Lamont is deciding whether to sign a massive and controversial bill to address the housing crisis. News 12’s John Craven speaks to those for and against the bill. Dan O’Keefe, Connecticut’s Community and Economic Development commissioner, has just …

Rep. Jim Himes says he learned about U.S. attack on Iran on social media

A top Democrat on the Intelligence Committee says he learned about U.S. military strikes against Iran on social media. "This administration has been uniquely bad about responding to the constitutionally mandated jobs of oversight that we do," Rep …

Hakeem Jeffries Said Trump’s Attack on Iran Was Unconstitutional. What’s He Going to Do About It?

Americans are opposed to a war with Iran.  With voters on their side, some rank-and-file Democrats in Congress teamed up with a Republican to try to block President Donald Trump from launching just such a war. With limited support from Democratic Party …

What Chris Murphy Learned From the New Right

The unincorporated town of Saxapahaw, North Carolina, is a 300-mile drive from Washington, D.C. It’s about twice as far from Connecticut, the state that Chris Murphy represents in the United States Senate. So what was he doing hosting a town hall there, of …

How medical groups may preserve vaccine access — and bypass RFK Jr.

Vials of the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at a clinic in Texas. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon, File) Professional medical societies, pharmacists, state health officials and vaccine manufacturers, as well as a new advocacy group, are mobilizing behind the …

Conn. father and son EMTs carry on family EMS tradition

By Brian Zahn New Haven Register NEW HAVEN, Conn. — When he was in his fast-paced role as a dispatcher for American Medical Rescue, Michael Montanaro Jr. made a decision with some brief consequences with his father, an EMT with AMR. “I said, ‘I have to be …

Connecticut is second in the nation to recognize Diwali as state holiday

The State of Connecticut officially recognizes Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, as a state holiday. The bill received unanimous support from the legislature. The governor signed it into law earlier this month. Diwali is a religious holiday celebrated …

Krill Science Hub launches: 20 years of Antarctic research accessible

Krill Science Hub launches as a platform for peer-reviewed and published studies on Antarctica, making essential scientific research accessible to the public. OSLO, OSLO, NORWAY, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Krill Science Hub launches as …

Événement parallèle à l'ONU pour mettre l'accent sur la menace qui pèse sur les minorités religieuses en Syrie

Les professeurs Fabrice Balanche et Joshua Landis prendront la parole lors d'un événement organisé par CSI au Conseil des Droits de l'Homme le 1er juillet. PARIS, FRANCE, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Alors que la violence contre …

Sheikh Musa Drammeh to Receive 2025 AMMWEC Changemakers Award

Honoring Interfaith Leadership and Muslim-Jewish Solidarity in Washington D.C. WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The American Muslim & Multifaith Women's Empowerment Council (AMMWEC) is proud to announce …

Best Precious Metals IRA Companies for 2025: Trusted Firms for Gold and Silver IRAs

GoldenCrest Metals Ranked Best Overall; Colonial Metals, Lear Capital, and Noble Gold Also Recognized BEVERLY HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As inflation concerns and market volatility persist, more Americans are …

GBAC Launches 'Navigating the Nexus of AI & Geopolitics'

A decade of Dow 30 boardroom insights—reshaping strategy, capital deployment, talent priorities, and AI investment in the age of intelligent governance. LAUREL, MD, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Board Advisors Corp ( …

Side event at UN to focus on threat to Syria’s religious minorities

Professors Joshua Landis and Fabrice Balanche will speak at CSI-organized event at Human Rights Council on July 1 GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As violence against religious minorities in post-Assad Syria mounts, …

The HealthAI Global Regulatory Network Welcomes The United Kingdom as Its First Member Country

As part of HealthAI’s GRN, the UK’s MHRA will help shape international rules for AI in healthcare, speeding up access to safe tech in the NHS and worldwide. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HealthAI - The Global Agency …

Deal or Deception: The Kurdish Card in Erdogan’s New Game

The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has announced it will disband and end its decades-long armed insurgency. Is this a turning point in Turkey’s century-long conflict with its Kurdish population—or a political maneuver to secure President Erdogan's grip …

Javier Palomarez, USHBC CEO, Urges Congress to Protect Duty Drawback Program, Preserve US Manufacturing Competitiveness

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The United States Hispanic Business Council (USHBC) strongly opposes the proposed repeal of the duty drawback program in the U.S. House of Representatives’ version of H.R.1 - One …

The People, The President & The Constitution: Civil Dialogues and Kinder Institute

Democracy Project Focus Creates Safe Space for Civil Discourse HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Six months into the second Trump administration, Civil Dialogues heads back to the middle of the country to host a town hall …

OSCE convenes high-level Annual Security Review Conference to address the current security situation in the region

VIENNA, 24 JUNE 2025 – The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) will hold a two-day Annual Security Review Conference (ASRC) in Vienna on 25 and 26 June 2025. Organized this year by the Finnish 2025 OSCE Chairpersonship, the …

Diplomatic Protocol and Executive Leadership Take Center Stage at Landmark USIDHR Event in Bucharest

USIDHR hosts first-ever training in Romania, bringing global experts and 100+ professionals together for elite protocol and leadership education. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Romania’s capital became the …

Navigating Rising Tariffs: Shaping the Future of the HVAC Industry

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- This press release encapsulates the HVAC industry’s ongoing journey as it grapples with tariffs’ impact. By adapting and innovating, the sector can ensure growth and …

EPA Revisits Refrigerant Transition Rule to Balance Sustainability and Industry Needs

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a reconsideration of the Technology Transition Rule for refrigerants, a regulation initially established under the …

Inaugural Ascent to 55% Convening to Connect Statewide Leaders, Advance Education and Workforce Solutions

JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Education, business, and community leaders from across Mississippi will come together at the Jackson Convention Complex on October 15-16 for the inaugural Ascent to 55% Convening, a …

Decorated Veteran Lt. Col. Darin Gaub, New Book Offers Unflinching Reflection on Truth, Faith, and Freedom

“VERITAS VINCIT: A Soldier’s Perspective on Truth, Faith, Family, and Freedom” Now Available on Amazon DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lt. Col. (Ret.) Darin Gaub, a decorated U.S. Army veteran, geopolitical …

Moldovan law enforcement authorities work towards enhancing national threat assessment capabilities together with OSCE ...

Moldovan law enforcement authorities took steps to enhance their capability to assess  security threats facing the country at a workshop organized by the OSCE and Moldova’s General Police Inspectorate on 19 and 20 June in Chisinau. Through breakout …

OSCE Presence presents feasibility study for Research Centre on Local Development at Gjirokastra University

On 24 June, the OSCE Presence in Albania, in partnership with the University of Gjirokastra, presented the findings of a feasibility assessment for a Research Centre for Local Development. The event convened academic staff, government representatives, …

Promoting gender inclusion in cybersecurity: OSCE holds first expert workshop as part of Mentorship programme for women ...

SARAJEVO - The OSCE Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mission), with valuable support from the Embassy of the Czech Republic, held a two-day expert workshop in Sarajevo as part of the Mentorship programme for women cyber professionals. The programme aims …

Digital technologies as bridge between law enforcement and public: topic in focus at OSCE roundtable discussion

To explore how police can harness new and emerging technologies to strengthen community outreach and public engagement, the OSCE’s Transnational Threats Department brought together law enforcement and civil society representatives on 18 and 19 June for an …