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Trump Taps Mike Waltz for U.N. Ambassador Role Amid Signal Chat Controversy
Trump Taps Mike Waltz for U.N. Ambassador Role Amid Signal Chat Controversy Former national security adviser Mike Waltz is poised to take on a new diplomatic role following President Donald Trump’s announcement that he intends to nominate Waltz as the next U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. The move comes despite recent controversy involving Waltz and a high-level messaging group mishap that drew scrutiny over national security procedures. “From his time in uniform on the battlefield, in Congress and, as my National Security Advisor, Mike Waltz has worked hard to put our Nation’s Interests first. I know he will do the same in his new role,” Trump posted on Truth Social. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been named interim national security adviser, taking on the role alongside his other duties. Responding to the nomination, Waltz wrote on X, “I’m deeply honored to continue my service to President Trump and our great nation.” Waltz, who previously served as a congressman from Florida, had been on uncertain footing within the administration since March. At the time, he mistakenly added a journalist, Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, to a private Signal chat among national security officials that included discussions of military strikes in Yemen. The error, which quickly became public, fueled concerns over the handling of sensitive information. “I take full responsibility. I built the — I built the group,” Waltz said in a March interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News. “My job is to make sure everything’s coordinated.” Initially, Trump defended Waltz, telling NBC News, “Michael Waltz has learned a lesson, and he’s a good man.” But his support appeared to cool in recent weeks. Speaking to The Atlantic, Trump emphasized that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who also participated in the chat, was “safe.” When asked if Hegseth would outlast Waltz, Trump said, “Waltz is fine. I mean, he’s here. He just left this office. He’s fine. He was beat up also.” Despite public assurances, sources close to the administration revealed that Trump had privately expressed frustration with Waltz in the aftermath of the incident. Waltz was noticeably absent from a Rose Garden ceremony attended by senior officials, and he went unmentioned during Trump’s remarks. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the administration’s response, arguing that both Waltz and Hegseth should be held accountable. “Look, they should fire him, but they’re firing the wrong guy. They should be firing Hegseth,” Schumer said. Waltz, meanwhile, remained loyal. At a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, he praised Trump’s leadership, saying, “We’ve had 100 days of your leadership, with respect, with strength. It’s an honor to serve you in this administration, and I think the world is far better and far safer for it.” Previously considered for the U.N. ambassador post was Rep. Elise Stefanik, but Trump withdrew her nomination in March, citing the narrow Republican majority in the House. “She is phenomenal, number one. She is a friend of mine,” Trump said, “but we have a slim margin. We don’t want to take any chances.” Waltz’s nomination must be confirmed by the Senate, unlike his former post as national security adviser. The Signal chat episode is expected to be a point of contention during confirmation hearings. As a legislator, Waltz had advocated for a traditional conservative approach to foreign policy but gradually aligned with Trump’s more transactional worldview. He was seen as a balancing voice on Ukraine policy, favoring continued military aid while pushing for a diplomatic resolution. However, Trump has repeatedly voiced criticism of Ukraine and its president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, often rejecting calls for increased support. Waltz also struggled to maintain influence within the administration, often sidelined by Trump’s unpredictability and the rising prominence of special envoy Steve Witkoff, who has been central in talks with Vladimir Putin and Middle Eastern leaders. Trump’s appointment of Rubio to serve as interim national security adviser marks his third temporary leadership role this year. “Marco, when I have a problem, I call up Marco. He gets it solved,” Trump said at the Rose Garden event. Waltz’s future now rests in the hands of the Senate, where his ability to navigate a contentious confirmation process will determine whether he can represent the U.S. on the world stage at the United Nations. Adpated by ASEAN Now from NBC 2025-05-02 -
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Tourism Thailand Vows to End Dual Pricing Amid Growing Tourist Backlash
Want help at all Thailand have priced themselves out compared to neighbor countries but they dont get it. It want sink in that people talk and read on the net what's going on about prices.. crime..and many other things. Phuket is like Russia in a miniatyr and Pattaya going the same way . Arabs make problems everywhere and get away easy.Indians sleeping on the beaches and doing crime.Stabbings..shootings..robberies all overall u go I use to stay in Bangkok and hua-hin and i never experienced this kind of problems there Indians trying to sell me fake watches is the only one but i just say no and they leave me alone.I saw something happened in a bar i was because the bounser from another bar and a policeman confronted him and the bar manager was also present. I went over and asked what the problem was and he couldn't pay his bill about 1100 baht.The guy from USA Was really drunk.I tolded the manager and the 2 other ones i will pay for him.I did and problem solved.I even get a free drink from the manager.After they left the US guy checked his pocket and many thousands thai baht fell out on the floor .So i had money to pay the bill but was so pissed drunk he couldn't find it Well. .he asked who helped him with his bill and gave me back the 1100 baht.He was polite all the time this happened but didn't get more to drink.The staff stopped a taxi for him and get him back to his hotel.I meet this person later but then not so drunk and he apologize to the manager and everyone's happy. -
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Who wants to see Trump’s $20 billion civil suit involving CBS,go to trial?
The settlement would not be of merits to the case just that CBS/Paramount needs FCC approval for a sale of licensed broadcast properties. The case itself may be a dud as it is only about Texas consumer protection laws and Donald Trump does not fit the definition of 'consumer' under the Texas law. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Friday 2 May 2025
Police Investigators at Rattanathibet Station Overwhelmed by Caseload Picture courtesy of Matichon. An alarming mental health crisis has emerged among police investigators at Rattanathibet Police Station in Nonthaburi, with some officers experiencing severe depression and suicidal thoughts due to overwhelming workloads. The issue has prompted an internal investigation by the Royal Thai Police. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359472-police-investigators-at-rattanathibet-station-overwhelmed-by-caseload/ -
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Crime Police Investigators at Rattanathibet Station Overwhelmed by Caseload
Picture courtesy of Matichon. An alarming mental health crisis has emerged among police investigators at Rattanathibet Police Station in Nonthaburi, with some officers experiencing severe depression and suicidal thoughts due to overwhelming workloads. The issue has prompted an internal investigation by the Royal Thai Police. One 28-year-old investigator, who spoke to reporters under condition of anonymity, revealed he is suffering from major depressive disorder, insomnia, and suicidal ideation. Doctors from the Psychiatric Division of the Police General Hospital diagnosed him with severe depression and psychosis. He is among four investigators at the station currently receiving treatment for mental health issues. The officer said he began working at the station in February and found the workload increasingly unmanageable, particularly in the evenings. “After accepting new cases, my condition would spiral, and I felt like I didn’t want to live,” he said. Although he received some support from supervisors, doctors have advised him to resign, stating the pressure is aggravating his illness. He pleaded for additional staff at the station to help ease the burden. Police Colonel Phisut Chantasuwan, Superintendent of Rattanathibet Police Station, confirmed the gravity of the situation. He said the station operates with only 150 officers out of the 223 positions officially allotted, and the shortage is most acute among investigators. While the station requires 29 investigators, only 11 are currently available to work. Four are on medical leave due to stress-related illnesses. “Some investigators become visibly withdrawn or exhibit distressing behaviour, such as hitting their heads against walls,” Col. Phisut said. “We’ve had to bring in psychiatrists to assess staff mental health. It’s deeply worrying.” The superintendent said an ideal caseload would be around 70 cases per investigator annually. However, due to current staffing shortfalls, each officer is handling an average of over 200 cases per year, rising to approximately 500 cases per person when online reports are included. Rattanathibet ranks fifth in the country for online case volumes, processing nearly 4,000 annually. Col. Phisut has submitted multiple reports to higher authorities requesting reinforcements. “I’m under stress myself. When my team suffers, I suffer too. Delays in investigations affect public trust and satisfaction, and we receive complaints,” he admitted. He also revealed he has avoided mental health screening himself out of fear of diagnosis. In the short term, he suggested redeploying personnel from other departments to investigative roles based on workload assessments. However, he emphasised the long-term solution must include hiring sufficient investigators to meet the staffing quota approved by the Royal Thai Police. He also called for improvements to staff welfare and morale to prevent further deterioration. “The health of our officers is directly linked to the quality of public service,” he concluded. “If we want to serve the public well, we must first take care of our own.” Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-02. -
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China Accuses U.S. of COVID-19 Origins in Escalating War of Words
🤣 (so pay no mind to the gain of function research then... got it)
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