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The Heritage Foundation Endorses Its Candidate for the Position at the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Trump nominee E.J. Antoni is receiving financial support from the foundation.

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Foundation Backs Candidate for BLS Leadership Position

The Heritage Foundation Endorses Its Candidate for the Position at the Bureau of Labor Statistics

In the world of politics, economics, and science, there have been several significant developments worth noting. Here's a roundup of some of the key events that have taken place recently.

Politics and Economics

  1. The ruling party in an unnamed region secured a resounding victory in elections, garnering more than twice as many votes as its closest competitor.
  2. Mexico has agreed to expand cooperation with Washington, although details of the deal remain under wraps to avoid nationalistic backlash.
  3. The US state of Louisiana may see National Guard troops deployed to New Orleans, with Republicans expressing support for this move. The White House is also planning to expand National Guard deployments to Democrat-run cities including New York, Chicago, and Seattle.
  4. The US intensified pressure on Latin America to crack down on cartels, pledging to help some countries and threatening military force against others.
  5. The Trump administration's request to scrap $5 billion of congressionally-approved foreign aid has Democrats questioning Republicans' commitment to any spending deal.
  6. Brazil's Supreme Court will begin hearing closing arguments in the trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of orchestrating a coup to stay in power.
  7. China's leader Xi Jinping declared China's rise to be "unstoppable" during a military parade showcasing China's latest weaponry.
  8. The European Union is considering new trade deals with Latin America as part of efforts to regain the initiative after making excessive concessions in an agreement with the US.
  9. A court ruling against President Donald Trump's move to use the National Guard in Los Angeles won't stymie his plans to bring the military to Chicago.
  10. Syria recently exported its first official crude oil shipment since 2010, marking the return of a key driver of its economy.
  11. Russia hammered Ukraine with 526 drones overnight, a further escalation of Moscow's aerial assault.
  12. The US military killed 11 people in a strike on a vessel officials said was carrying illegal narcotics off the coast of Venezuela.
  13. Britain and France are jointly hosting a meeting of European powers in Paris intended to "cement further military contributions" to help Ukraine fight Russia.
  14. The US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said military action against Latin America's cartels would continue.
  15. Guyana's President Irfaan Ali secured a second term after his party won an election that could determine the future of the world's newest petrostate.

Science and Health

  1. A cheap generic drug linked to increasing lifespans may work by protecting against DNA damage, research suggested.
  2. Rapamycin, an immunosuppressant often used in organ transplant patients, has also been shown to extend life in animals, including flies and mice.
  3. A study found that it appears to reduce DNA breakages in immune cells.
  4. Anti-aging science is gathering pace: A major review of the literature this week looked at genetic markers in different tissue types, developing an "epigenetic atlas" of aging.
  5. The digital token backing the Trump family's new cryptocurrency venture generated a paper windfall estimated at $5 billion after its trading debut.
  6. A landslide in western Sudan killed at least 1,000 people, intensifying hardship in a country besieged by years of civil war.
  7. A renewed push to include a bipartisan proposal scrutinizing US investments in China in must-pass defense legislation is being met with resistance.
  8. The city's murder rate is down this year.

Notable Individuals

  1. E.J. Antoni, an American economist currently nominated as the head of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is known as a close associate of Donald Trump, defending Trump's trade policies and criticizing labor statistics reporting under the Biden administration.
  2. China's leader Xi Jinping announced a Global Governance Initiative, which aims to rework the international system in China's vision.
  3. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., believes having the National Guard in a supporting role to free up more cops on the street would be enormously beneficial.
  4. The Trump administration's nominee to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, E.J. Antoni, is receiving support from The Heritage Foundation, with plans to invest up to six figures to push the ad on social media, TV, and through direct outreach.

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