Entity Index
1 direct match plus 431 related mentions across person references, story text, source records, and indexed tags.
Tehran protests actions of two French diplomats detained earlier this month, accusing them of violating diplomatic norms.
Showing 73-96 of 432 articles.
politics
City authorities in Sacramento, California, have started inspecting garbage, recycling, and organic waste bins to ensure proper sorting by residents.
Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 8:41 AM
politics
On July 26, 1892, Justice George Shiras Jr. was sworn into the United States Supreme Court, marking a notable event in Supreme Court history.
Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 8:40 AM
politics
Economist David Hebert highlights the long-term damage to US trustworthiness from Trump’s tariff actions, urging congressional reforms to limit discretionary tariff authority.
Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 7:37 AM
politics
President Donald Trump rejected approximately 6,000 clemency applications this month, contrasting with his stated belief in giving people a second chance.
Reason | Jul 27, 2026, 7:34 AM![The National Guard State Partnership Program is increasing understanding between African countries and the United States, the president of Senegal said here Sept. 19. “Each country can learn something from another,” President Abdoulaye Wade said in an interview here at the end of a two-day visit to Vermont. “The National Guard … will know better Africa, because to know a country is to know the people. You should have contact with the people. “We have invited the National Guard to Senegal. At any time, they would be welcome.” The West African country is paired with Vermont in the almost 20-year-old, 62-nation National Guard State Partnership Program. The SPP initially focused primarily on former Soviet Bloc countries after the collapse of the Soviet Union. It has expanded into Africa with the establishment of U.S. Africa Command and Defense Department emphasis on building partnership capacity. Wade’s visit here en route to the United Nations in New York included cultural visits and meetings with Vermont Gov. Jim Douglas; Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Dubie, the Adjutant General of the Vermont National Guard; and other elected and appointed state and local leaders, business executives and private citizens. It was Wade’s second visit to the United States and his first to his nation’s partner state. “I did not know where was Vermont,” Wade said, speaking in English, a second language after his native French, the official language stemming from 19th century French colonization. Senegal gained independence in 1960. “I am very, very happy to be here,” Wade said. “I regret only to have not been here before. … Now I think that beyond the [official partnership], we have an opportunity to establish relations between the Vermont private sector and Senegalese private sector.” The SPP has enriched Wade’s understanding of the United States, he said. “Generally, … we talk only to the federal people,” he said. “I had the opportunity to meet the governor. … I met also the mayor [of Burlington] and the [state legislative] representatives. “From this … I note that the officials of Vermont are very interested in knowing more about Senegal and to establish very good cooperation.” The warmth of Vermont Guardmembers and civilians, the green landscape and the prosperity of the 200,000-plus resident area were all striking to Wade, who quizzed civic leaders about the state’s economic model. “I was wondering how [this] number of people … could create this city which has the same level of development as the great cities of the states,” Wade said. Leaders explained the contribution of business, services and tourism to Vermont’s quality of life, Wade said. “I’m sure that coming back to my country I’ll take benefits from this short experience,” he said. Ambassadors have said that one of the benefits of the SPP – one program among combatant command and State Department tools – is that it establishes long-term relationships at the more personal state level, giving partner nations a better understanding of the United States. An individual state with one or two partnerships can develop closer relations than at the federal level, where government must juggle contacts with 193 sovereign states and additional states with de facto or emerging sovereignty. Vermont’s relationship with Senegal started as a purely military-to-military partnership that Wade characterized as very strong and based on mutual cooperation. Until the partnership’s establishment, the president was unaware of the American National Guard. “This was for me a surprise,” he said. “I did not know that the governor had the National Guard. … I was very impressed by the people. … I was impressed by the presence of women in this army, and the size of [the Guard’s] … military capacity. Senegal’s army will really benefit from cooperation with the [Vermont] National Guard.” Since it’s pairing with Vermont, the Senegalese military has introduced females into the noncommissioned officer ranks and also increased the profile of NCOs, for example by including NCOs in leadership meetings they previously were not invited to attend. The Vermont National Guard has contributed training and experience to Senegal’s army, Wade said. Among the president’s goals, with which he said the SPP can help, are: “First of all, the strengthening of the cooperation with our army,” he said. “We need many things. We need arms, we need trucks … we need training of our soldiers. We need also cooperation between the two armies for military exercises.” Wade also expressed interest in sending members of the Senegalese armed forces to U.S. military schools, and in pilot training. The president wants to improve the education of all Senegalese, he said. “Education is the most important thing we have to do,” he said. “It’s the basis of development. Senegal is the one country in the world that spends 40 percent of its budget on education. … This is to win long-term development.” That level of education spending might not be sustainable because of the need to invest in health and other sectors, he said. The president said he is interested in developing exchanges between Vermont professors and students and their Senegalese counterparts: academic researchers and medical assistance provider and educators. “I believe in research,” Wade said, especially related to agriculture, industry and production. Wade wants to establish stronger relations between Senegal’s emerging private sector and the United States, and increase Senegalese exports and U.S. business investment. The president talked with Vermont leaders about the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a decade-old U.S. initiative that offers tangible incentives to African countries to continue opening their national economies to the world at large and building free markets. Although Senegal is included, “We have not exported to the United States because … the state of our economy do not allow us,” Wade said. “We have not the capacity. … I call Americans … to come to Senegal, to invest in Senegal, to benefit from the AGOA advantages given by their own government.” Wade invited Vermont business leaders to visit Senegal, which he called “the jewel of Africa.” Senegal is also the African country geographically closest to the United States, being merely a seven-hour flight to the capital city of Dakar. Unlike many African nations, Senegal has a convertible currency pegged to the Euro, Wade said. It is a member of the 15-nation, 300-million population Economic Community of West African States. A 94-percent Muslim nation, Senegal, is one of the most stable democracies in Africa, according to the CIA World Factbook. To learn more about U.S. Army Africa visit our official website at <a href=" http://www.usaraf.army.mil " rel="nofollow">www.usaraf.army.mil</a> Official Twitter Feed: <a href=" https://twitter.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.twitter.com/usarmyafrica</a> Official YouTube video channel: <a href=" https://www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica " rel="nofollow">www.youtube.com/usarmyafrica</a>](/assets/images/2026-07-27T07-16-36-471Z-senegal-s-president-bassirou-diomaye-faye-launches-new-political-party-deepening-wikimedia-480.webp)
world
The creation of the Republican Patriots party marks a clear split between President Faye and his former ally, Ousmane Sonko, ahead of the 2029 presidential election.
Africanews | Jul 27, 2026, 7:16 AM
politics
President Trump delivered a series of jokes targeting media figures at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner, prompting a defense from CNN.
Daily Caller | Jul 26, 2026, 9:35 AM
politics
Applying standard wage and overtime laws to goat herders raises costs, risking the loss of a key wildfire prevention method in California.
Reason | Jul 26, 2026, 8:37 AM
general
The rise of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket has broadened access to insider information trading, raising ethical and regulatory concerns across various sectors.
Fox News Latest | Jul 25, 2026, 3:00 PM
general
The rise of prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket enables widespread betting on real-world events, prompting debates over insider information and regulation.
Fox News Latest | Jul 25, 2026, 2:49 PM
politics
On July 24, 1997, Justice William Brennan, a notable figure in Supreme Court history, passed away in the United States.
Reason | Jul 24, 2026, 11:59 AM
politics
A recent analysis argues the Supreme Court erred in its Loper Bright decision by misapplying the Administrative Procedure Act to Chevron deference.
Reason | Jul 24, 2026, 10:34 AM
politics
A legal analysis highlights errors in the Supreme Court's interpretation of Chevron deference in the Loper Bright case, emphasizing distinctions in the applicability of the Administrative Procedure Act.
Reason | Jul 24, 2026, 9:54 AM
politics
Reason magazine invites readers to share their thoughts on politics in an open thread format.
Reason | Jul 24, 2026, 8:18 AM
world
The US military targeted Iranian military command centers and maritime capabilities, aiming to reduce threats to commercial shipping in the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions.
Deutsche Welle | Jul 24, 2026, 7:59 AM
world
Mohammed Shahabuddin, a former ally of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, steps down halfway through his term, intensifying Hasina's isolation as she plans to return from exile.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 24, 2026, 7:32 AM
world
The United States intensified military actions in Iran as Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, causing oil prices to surge and prompting political responses in Washington.
France 24 English | Jul 24, 2026, 5:57 AM
politics
The tariffs, ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent, target dozens of countries amid controversy over their legal basis and economic impact.
Reason | Jul 24, 2026, 5:14 AM
politics
In remarks at the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, Justice Elena Kagan disputed the narrative that the Supreme Court consistently sides with the Trump Administration.
Reason | Jul 24, 2026, 4:12 AM
politics
Google is ordered to treat competitors fairly on its search results and Google Play Store following antitrust fines by the European Commission.
Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 11:58 PM
politics
A federal lawsuit challenging the production of a $1 coin featuring President Donald Trump has been voluntarily dismissed, though legal questions about the coin's design remain unresolved.
Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 10:37 PM
general
Former South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford joins a competitive Republican primary challenging President Trump's endorsed candidate Darline Graham in the special Senate election.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 9:37 PM
politics
American businesses face confusion as tariffs imposed under President Donald Trump expire with no clear guidance on future trade policy.
Reason | Jul 23, 2026, 9:26 PM
general
A University of New Hampshire poll shows Secretary of State Marco Rubio gaining ground on Vice President JD Vance in New Hampshire’s GOP primary, complicating Vance’s status as the likely 2028 Republican nominee.
Fox News Latest | Jul 23, 2026, 7:11 PM