U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, second from right, meets with business and human service leaders after speaking to the New England Council at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen gave different grades to some of President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees for top federal posts during a question-and-answer session before the New England Council Friday. As chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee working group that writes the FBI budget, Shaheen said he was sad that Director Christopher Wray decided he would resign three years before his term ends. “I think he’s done a very good job at the FBI and I am disappointed he is leaving before his term is up,” Shaheen said. Trump has already said he would nominate conservative activist Kash Patel to replace Wray. “I have serious concerns about what has been reported publicly about his (Patel's) statements of retribution and closing the FBI office on Day One and turning it into a museum and some of the other outrageous things he has said,” Shaheen said. On the flip side, Shaheen met with and gave high praise to Trump’s nominee for secretary of state, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, as the pair served together on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. “I think he is very well qualified and thoughtful in how he is approaching the state department,” Shaheen said. Trump has called for eliminating the Department of Education (DoE), but Shaheen complemented his nomination of Linda McMahon as commissioner of that agency. Shaheen worked with McMahon when was administrator in Trump’s first term of the Small Business Administration. “I found her to be very responsive, to be a good manager and to listen. I am hopeful all of that is a good sign” she could oppose doing away with the department, Shaheen said. “Those people who think we are going to get rid of it (Department of Education) have no idea what they are talking about, to be frank.” Shaheen said she learned the value of promoting education when as governor she provided state support so that all school districts would offer kindergarten. “Education is the most important place that we can invest in,” she added. GOP officials pounced on Shaheen’s comments to declare it’s time to get rid of the federal education bureaucracy. “This doesn't make the case for keeping the DoE, at all. Since its inception every single education metric had fallen except funding,” said Chris Maidment, spokesman for the N.H. Republican State Committee. “We can, and must, do so much better for our children.” Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., said New Hampshire coast guardsmen, timber industry leaders and farmers would all benefit from an emergency disaster spending bill Congress is considering in the final weeks President Biden is in office. Here, Shaheen posed with Mike Vlacich, a former regional administrator with the Small Business Administration who also once served as Shaheen's chief of staff. Kimberly Morin, a conservative activist, was even more critical. “Clearly, @SenatorShaheen is OUT-OF-TOUCH with how poorly public education is serving our children. It's time for her to retire,” Morin posted on X. Shaheen, 77, has not declared whether she will seek a fourth term when the current one ends in 2026, but the speculation is that she will. The voters put Shaheen back in the minority by giving Republicans control of the Senate this January. Despite that setback, Shaheen will make history as the first woman and ranking member of either party on the foreign relations panel. Congress is partly to blame for the U.S. being slow to respond to military equipment needs in assisting Ukraine to survive the Russian invasion, Shaheen said. “When you are trying to develop a wartime footing, you have to look at some of these things and provide flexibility” she said. The fall of the Assad regime in Syria was welcome, but it’s unclear what happens next, Shaheen said. “The bottom line here is we don’t yet know what is going to happen in Syria. It’s a defeat for (Russian dictator) Vladimir Putin and Iran which is very good news for us," Shaheen said. Shaheen recalled being on the winning side of a 10-7 Senate Foreign Relations Committee vote in 2013 to support then-President Barack Obama’s 2013 bid to get congressional authorization to launch airstrikes against Assad if he continued to use chemical weapons against his own people. The full Senate never voted on it after Assad committed to get rid of its chemical weapon stockpiles but there was evidence Assad continued to use them during a grueling civil war. “I thought we should have acted then, and we didn’t and we saw Syrians poisoned by their own government,” Shaheen added. By year’s end, Congress must pass two financial bills -- one a continuing resolution to keep the government operating and the other an emergency supplemental to deal with disaster assistance, Shaheen said. While the hurricanes down south and wildfires out west grabbed the most attention, the disaster bill would help closer to home by getting repairs for the New Hampshire Coast Guard after storms damaged a boathouse in New Castle, aid for the timber industry to fight off the spruce budworm coming from Canada and relief for Granite State farmers who lost much of their apple and stone fruit crops to storms last winter and spring. Shaheen said she would oppose, but will likely lose when the Senate GOP seeks “reconciliation” next year so it can pass bills border security and permanency to all of Trump’s 2017 tax cuts by a simple majority and avoid being blocked by a filibuster. Shaheen’s appearance was the 55th and final New England Council forum for 2024. “We saved the best for last senator,” said NEC President and CEO James Brett. klandrigan@unionleader.comNoneBTS Jin aka Kim Seokjin has once again proven why he holds a special place in the hearts of ARMYs worldwide. The talented vocalist recently showcased his impeccable character, sense of humour and enduring friendships, leaving fans in awe of his many qualities. Here's a glimpse into why Jin continues to earn praise and admiration. In a heartwarming video shared by fans during promotions for his debut solo album Happy, Jin reflected on RM's role as BTS' leader. He said, “RM was the smartest, the best speaker, thoughtful and inspired by his direction in music, so I don't think there was any disagreement that he should be the leader.” His heartfelt acknowledgement of RM's leadership emphasized the camaraderie and mutual respect shared within the group, leaving ARMYs teary-eyed and proud. SEOKJIN: "(RM) was the smartest, the best speaker, thoughtful, and inspired by his direction in music, so I don't think there was any disagreement that he should be the leader."🥹 JINxAIBA SINCE THOSE DAYS #Jinxあの頃からわたしたちは #JIN #BTSJIN #RM pic.twitter.com/xwRcudWrE8 BTS' Jin shares new photo with RM, Suga and J-Hope via Instagram. pic.twitter.com/J2XtStrtUS Jin's gentlemanly nature came to the forefront in a recent episode of his variety show, Run Jin. During the episode, comedian Yoo Min Sang made a joke about fellow guest Yoon Hwa’s appearance, commenting on the length of her legs. Jin quickly intervened, lightheartedly asserting that only he had the privilege of making such remarks about his guests. His humorous but firm response diffused the situation, earning applause for his tactful defence. This gesture has gone viral in Japan, particularly among feminist communities, who praised him for standing up against unnecessary remarks. Seokjin has went viral on Japanese side for standing up for women. He heard the guy making fun of her appearance and told him to shut up, in nicer words Near 100k likes and a lot of positive comments from Japanese feminist locals https://t.co/Htl8XUJ0IB pic.twitter.com/NNSCPnzWKw Once again, Jin delighted fans by becoming the master of ceremonies at a friend’s wedding. Known for his warmth and wit, Jin even adapted his viral hit Super Tuna to suit the joyous occasion. ARMYs couldn’t help but gush over how he brought his unique charm to the event, with many calling him the "sweetest friend anyone could have." Seokjin is the emcee for a friend’s wedding again 🤩 And the way they modified Super Tuna for the wedding 😂😂😂 Argh Seokjin is the sweetest 🥹 pic.twitter.com/AyUSGJCtPJ In another interview snippet, Jin shared how he remains connected with the other BTS members despite their individual schedules. “When the members get together, we think we are gonna do a live performance together,” he revealed. Jin also mentioned contacting J-Hope, saying, “I asked him if he wants to eat with me if he has time... We ate together twice, but not as often as before.” Fans were touched by his enduring bond with the group, which continues to thrive even as they pursue solo projects. Seokjin was asked what BTS members will do once reunited again: 🐹when the members get together we think we are gonna do a live performance together They still contact me. They want to perform together,I'm sure everyone is waiting. 🐹: I talked to Hobi today as well, I asked him... pic.twitter.com/8idBMtoKik From praising RM’s leadership to protecting a woman with his quick wit, Jin’s actions have left ARMYs filled with admiration. Fans took to social media to share their love for the BTS member, with one commenting, “ARMYs sure chose the right man!” Another wrote, “Kim Seokjin, you’re truly one of a kind.” Also Read: BTS Jungkook Reveals Reason Behind Considering Ian As His Stage Name; ARMYs Say 'How Beautiful...' Also Read: BTS Jin's Post Military Life: Kpop Group's Hyung Keeps ARMYs Entertained With Debut Album And Variety Shows
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A Saskatchewan legislature member who says his transgender children were targeted after an election campaign promise about school change rooms wants an apology from Premier Scott Moe. Opposition NDP member Jared Clarke told the legislative assembly this week his two 12-year-old daughters were subjects of a complaint for using a girls’ change room at a southeast Saskatchewan school. Clarke says there was a news article about the complaint and photos of his children shared online, resulting in his family receiving hate. He says Moe, who leads the Saskatchewan Party, made an announcement a day after the article was published promising to ban “biological boys” from girls’ changing rooms as his first order of business if he won the Oct. 28 election. Moe said during the campaign he did not know the identity of the children. He has since said he is no longer making the ban a legislative priority, as school boards are being consulted on a change room policy.Biden Commutes Sentence of U of Miami Booster and Ponzi Scheme Convict Nevin Shapiro
By CLAIRE RUSH President-elect Donald Trump has once again suggested he wants to revert the name of North America’s tallest mountain — Alaska’s Denali — to Mount McKinley, wading into a sensitive and decades-old conflict about what the peak should be called. Related Articles National Politics | Inside the Gaetz ethics report, a trove of new details alleging payments for sex and drug use National Politics | An analyst looks ahead to how the US economy might fare under Trump National Politics | Trump again calls to buy Greenland after eyeing Canada and the Panama Canal National Politics | House Ethics Committee accuses Gaetz of ‘regularly’ paying for sex, including with 17-year-old girl National Politics | Trump wants mass deportations. For the agents removing immigrants, it’s a painstaking process Former President Barack Obama changed the official name to Denali in 2015 to reflect the traditions of Alaska Natives as well as the preference of many Alaska residents. The federal government in recent years has endeavored to change place-names considered disrespectful to Native people. “Denali” is an Athabascan word meaning “the high one” or “the great one.” A prospector in 1896 dubbed the peak “Mount McKinley” after President William McKinley, who had never been to Alaska. That name was formally recognized by the U.S. government until Obama changed it over opposition from lawmakers in McKinley’s home state of Ohio. Trump suggested in 2016 that he might undo Obama’s action, but he dropped that notion after Alaska’s senators objected. He raised it again during a rally in Phoenix on Sunday. “McKinley was a very good, maybe a great president,” Trump said Sunday. “They took his name off Mount McKinley, right? That’s what they do to people.” Once again, Trump’s suggestion drew quick opposition within Alaska. “Uh. Nope. It’s Denali,” Democratic state Sen. Scott Kawasaki posted on the social platform X Sunday night. Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski , who for years pushed for legislation to change the name to Denali, conveyed a similar sentiment in a post of her own. “There is only one name worthy of North America’s tallest mountain: Denali — the Great One,” Murkowski wrote on X. Various tribes of Athabascan people have lived in the shadow of the 20,310-foot (6,190-meter) mountain for thousands of years. McKinley, a Republican native of Ohio who served as the 25th president, was assassinated early in his second term in 1901 in Buffalo, New York. Alaska and Ohio have been at odds over the name since at least the 1970s. Alaska had a standing request to change the name since 1975, when the legislature passed a resolution and then-Gov. Jay Hammond appealed to the federal government. Known for its majestic views, the mountain is dotted with glaciers and covered at the top with snow year-round, with powerful winds that make it difficult for the adventurous few who seek to climb it. Rush reported from Portland, Oregon.