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US senator demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid Ticket hikes

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on FIFA to cover public transportation costs for the 2026 World Cup, following reports of massive fare hikes planned for host cities. Schumers demand came on Tuesday, April 14, after The Athletic reported that New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) is considering charging fans over $100 for a return trip from Manhattans Penn Station to MetLife Stadium, a journey that normally costs $12.90.The New York Democrat argued that the world governing body, which is projected to generate roughly $11 billion from the tournament, should not leave local residents and commuters to subsidize its windfall.The least FIFA can do is ensure New York residents can go to the stadium without being gouged at the turnstile, Schumer stated on X. I am demanding FIFA step up and cover transportation costs for host cities and states.New York Governor Kathy Hochul echoed these concerns, describing the rumored $100 fare as "awfully high" and emphasizing that the tournament should remain affordable.While an NJ Transit spokesperson claimed that ticket prices have not been finalized and dismissed current figures as "unconfirmed speculation," sources within the agency estimate that providing services for the eight matches at MetLife Stadium, including the final on July 19, will cost approximately $48 million. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has already pledged that these costs will not be placed on the backs of local taxpayers. The friction over transit pricing is not isolated to the New York-New Jersey region. Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority confirmed that return tickets from Boston to Gillette Stadium would jump from $20 to $80 during the tournament.As host cities grapple with the logistical expenses of the global event, the pressure on FIFA to redistribute its record-breaking revenue toward local infrastructure and accessibility continues to mount.  The post US senator demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid Ticket hikes appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

Apr 15, 202615 votes

US senator demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid Ticket hikes

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called on FIFA to cover public transportation costs for the 2026 World Cup, following reports of massive fare hikes planned for host cities. Schumers demand came on Tuesday, April 14, after The Athletic reported that New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) is considering charging fans over $100 for a return trip from Manhattans Penn Station to MetLife Stadium, a journey that normally costs $12.90.The New York Democrat argued that the world governing body, which is projected to generate roughly $11 billion from the tournament, should not leave local residents and commuters to subsidize its windfall.The least FIFA can do is ensure New York residents can go to the stadium without being gouged at the turnstile, Schumer stated on X. I am demanding FIFA step up and cover transportation costs for host cities and states.New York Governor Kathy Hochul echoed these concerns, describing the rumored $100 fare as "awfully high" and emphasizing that the tournament should remain affordable.While an NJ Transit spokesperson claimed that ticket prices have not been finalized and dismissed current figures as "unconfirmed speculation," sources within the agency estimate that providing services for the eight matches at MetLife Stadium, including the final on July 19, will cost approximately $48 million. New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has already pledged that these costs will not be placed on the backs of local taxpayers. The friction over transit pricing is not isolated to the New York-New Jersey region. Earlier this month, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority confirmed that return tickets from Boston to Gillette Stadium would jump from $20 to $80 during the tournament.As host cities grapple with the logistical expenses of the global event, the pressure on FIFA to redistribute its record-breaking revenue toward local infrastructure and accessibility continues to mount.  The post US senator demands FIFA pay World Cup transport bill amid Ticket hikes appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

Apr 15, 20267 votes

Republicans block Democratic resolution to limit Trump’s Iran War powers

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have blocked a Democratic attempt to officially end U.S. military operations against Iran.  The maneuver continues a pattern of the Republican-controlled Congress shielding President Donald Trumps executive authority as commander-in-chief amid an incredibly volatile period in the Middle East. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) presided over a brief "pro forma" session, adjourning the House before Democrats could move for unanimous consent on a resolution that would have demanded an immediate cessation of the military campaign. While the session was largely symbolic due to the ongoing Easter recess, Democratic leaders in both chambers have vowed to force binding war powers votes upon their return next week.The legislative push follows a week of extreme rhetoric from the White House. President Trumps recent warning that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran did not comply with U.S. demands sparked international outcry and intensified domestic calls for his removal.  Critics, including Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA), have pointed out that the 1949 Geneva Conventions strictly prohibit the targeting of civilian infrastructure or threats of total destruction. "Threatening genocide is not a negotiating tactic," Jacobs stated during a press conference outside the Capitol. Despite the rhetoric, Trump announced on Tuesday that he had agreed to a fragile ceasefire, just hours before a deadline for Tehran to reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. The administration has characterized the conflict as a decisive victory, though military officials warn that U.S. forces remain positioned to resume operations if the blockade is reinstated.The escalating conflict has fundamentally shifted the political landscape in Washington. While Democrats were previously hesitant to revisit the specter of impeachment following two unsuccessful attempts during Trumps first term, his recent military actions and threats to "bomb Iran into the Stone Age" have emboldened the opposition. Dozens of lawmakers are now openly discussing the use of the 25th Amendment or drafting new articles of impeachment. "There is literally a list of high crimes and misdemeanors that he has committed," said Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA), suggesting that these issues will be central to the upcoming November elections.The White House maintains that the Presidents actions fall within his rights to protect the U.S. through limited military operations. However, the conflict has reignited a fierce debate over the Constitutions "Power of the Purse" and the sole authority of Congress to declare war.Since the beginning of his second term in January 2025, Trump has consistently tested these boundaries, not only through military force in Iran and Venezuela but also through his stated intentions to withdraw from NATO and unilaterally adjust foreign tariffs.The post Republicans block Democratic resolution to limit Trumps Iran War powers appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

Apr 10, 20268 votes

Republicans block Democratic resolution to limit Trump’s Iran War powers

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have blocked a Democratic attempt to officially end U.S. military operations against Iran.  The maneuver continues a pattern of the Republican-controlled Congress shielding President Donald Trumps executive authority as commander-in-chief amid an incredibly volatile period in the Middle East. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) presided over a brief "pro forma" session, adjourning the House before Democrats could move for unanimous consent on a resolution that would have demanded an immediate cessation of the military campaign. While the session was largely symbolic due to the ongoing Easter recess, Democratic leaders in both chambers have vowed to force binding war powers votes upon their return next week.The legislative push follows a week of extreme rhetoric from the White House. President Trumps recent warning that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran did not comply with U.S. demands sparked international outcry and intensified domestic calls for his removal.  Critics, including Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA), have pointed out that the 1949 Geneva Conventions strictly prohibit the targeting of civilian infrastructure or threats of total destruction. "Threatening genocide is not a negotiating tactic," Jacobs stated during a press conference outside the Capitol. Despite the rhetoric, Trump announced on Tuesday that he had agreed to a fragile ceasefire, just hours before a deadline for Tehran to reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. The administration has characterized the conflict as a decisive victory, though military officials warn that U.S. forces remain positioned to resume operations if the blockade is reinstated.The escalating conflict has fundamentally shifted the political landscape in Washington. While Democrats were previously hesitant to revisit the specter of impeachment following two unsuccessful attempts during Trumps first term, his recent military actions and threats to "bomb Iran into the Stone Age" have emboldened the opposition. Dozens of lawmakers are now openly discussing the use of the 25th Amendment or drafting new articles of impeachment. "There is literally a list of high crimes and misdemeanors that he has committed," said Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA), suggesting that these issues will be central to the upcoming November elections.The White House maintains that the Presidents actions fall within his rights to protect the U.S. through limited military operations. However, the conflict has reignited a fierce debate over the Constitutions "Power of the Purse" and the sole authority of Congress to declare war.Since the beginning of his second term in January 2025, Trump has consistently tested these boundaries, not only through military force in Iran and Venezuela but also through his stated intentions to withdraw from NATO and unilaterally adjust foreign tariffs.The post Republicans block Democratic resolution to limit Trumps Iran War powers appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

Apr 10, 202611 votes

Republicans block Democratic resolution to limit Trump’s Iran War powers

Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have blocked a Democratic attempt to officially end U.S. military operations against Iran.  The maneuver continues a pattern of the Republican-controlled Congress shielding President Donald Trumps executive authority as commander-in-chief amid an incredibly volatile period in the Middle East. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) presided over a brief "pro forma" session, adjourning the House before Democrats could move for unanimous consent on a resolution that would have demanded an immediate cessation of the military campaign. While the session was largely symbolic due to the ongoing Easter recess, Democratic leaders in both chambers have vowed to force binding war powers votes upon their return next week.The legislative push follows a week of extreme rhetoric from the White House. President Trumps recent warning that "a whole civilization will die" if Iran did not comply with U.S. demands sparked international outcry and intensified domestic calls for his removal.  Critics, including Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA), have pointed out that the 1949 Geneva Conventions strictly prohibit the targeting of civilian infrastructure or threats of total destruction. "Threatening genocide is not a negotiating tactic," Jacobs stated during a press conference outside the Capitol. Despite the rhetoric, Trump announced on Tuesday that he had agreed to a fragile ceasefire, just hours before a deadline for Tehran to reopen the blockaded Strait of Hormuz. The administration has characterized the conflict as a decisive victory, though military officials warn that U.S. forces remain positioned to resume operations if the blockade is reinstated.The escalating conflict has fundamentally shifted the political landscape in Washington. While Democrats were previously hesitant to revisit the specter of impeachment following two unsuccessful attempts during Trumps first term, his recent military actions and threats to "bomb Iran into the Stone Age" have emboldened the opposition. Dozens of lawmakers are now openly discussing the use of the 25th Amendment or drafting new articles of impeachment. "There is literally a list of high crimes and misdemeanors that he has committed," said Representative Madeleine Dean (D-PA), suggesting that these issues will be central to the upcoming November elections.The White House maintains that the Presidents actions fall within his rights to protect the U.S. through limited military operations. However, the conflict has reignited a fierce debate over the Constitutions "Power of the Purse" and the sole authority of Congress to declare war.Since the beginning of his second term in January 2025, Trump has consistently tested these boundaries, not only through military force in Iran and Venezuela but also through his stated intentions to withdraw from NATO and unilaterally adjust foreign tariffs.The post Republicans block Democratic resolution to limit Trumps Iran War powers appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

Apr 10, 20269 votes

US lawmaker Riley Moore seeks pardon for de@th row inmate Sunday Jackson who k!lled a Fulani herdsman in self-defence (video)

US Congressman Riley M. Moore has called on the Nigerian government to pardon a farmer, Sunday Jackson, who was sentenced to death for k!lling a  Fulani herdsman who invaded his farm while trying to defend himself.  The Republican politician made the call while speaking in the U.S House of Representatives hearing on President Donald Trumps redesignation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC). According to him, the verdict convicting Jackson for defending himself is unfair. I would urge the Nigerian government to take a look at pardoning Sunday Jackson, who is an individual who was fighting for his own life, defending his life against one of these Fulani militants, Moore, a Republican, said during the hearing on Thursday. That Fulani militant lost his life in that struggle, and now that person, Sunday Jackson, is facing the d@ath penalty. Where is the justice in that?     View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaikejiblogofficial) In 2014, farmer Sunday Jackson was attacked on his farm in Codonti Forest by Buba Bawuro, a Fulani herdsman who had trespassed with his cattle in Adamawa State. According to Jackson, Bawuro pulled a kn!fe and st@bbed him multiple times during the altercation. In a struggle, Jackson managed to seize the knife and f@tally st@bbed Bawuro in the neck.  Jackson was subsequently arrested and charged with murdr, despite his consistent assertion that he acted in self-defence.  In 2021, a Yola court sentenced him to de@th by hanging, a decision the Supreme Court affirmed.  On Friday, March 7, 2025, the Supreme Court of Nigeria upheld the de@th sentence of Sunday Jackson. The post US lawmaker Riley Moore seeks pardon for de@th row inmate Sunday Jackson who k!lled a Fulani herdsman in self-defence (video) appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

Nov 21, 20257 votes

Christian K!llings: China will not dictate our foreign policy to us and we will not be lectured to by a Communist autocracy - US lawmaker slams China over remarks about Nigeria

Riley Moore, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, has said that China has no right to dictate Americas foreign policy. Moore made the statement while reacting to Chinas criticism of U.S. President Donald Trumps threat of military action in Nigeria, which Trump described as a measure to protect Christians from persecuti0n. On Wednesday, Mao Ning, spokesperson for Chinas Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that as Nigerias comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries internal affairs and thre@tening other countries with sanctions and force. In response, Moore dismissed Chinas position in a post on X, calling the Asian nation a communist autocracy. President Trump is absolutely right to defend our brothers and sisters in Christ who are suff3ring h0rrific pers3cution, and even martyrdom, for their faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Moore wrote. China will not dictate our foreign policy to us, and we will not be lectured to by a Communist autocracy that recently arrested 30 Christian pastors for their faith and throws ethnic minorities in concentration camps.  The confrontation underscores growing tensions between Washington and Beijing, driven by competing visions for global influence. While China has become the leading trading partner for many African nations, its foreign policy, under President Xi Jinping, is guided by principles such as mutual respect for sovereignty, non-aggression, non-interference, and peaceful coexistence. By contrast, U.S. influence on the continent has been strained in recent years due to foreign aid cuts, tariffs, and internal political divisions. The U.S. State Department maintains that American foreign policy must serve national interests, asking of every initiative: Does it make America safer, stronger, or more prosperous? Meanwhile, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the European Union (EU) have both reaffirmed their support for Nigerias sovereignty and territorial integrity, urging the international community to stand by countries in the region in their fight against terr0rism.The post Christian K!llings: China will not dictate our foreign policy to us and we will not be lectured to by a Communist autocracy - US lawmaker slams China over remarks about Nigeria appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

Nov 5, 202520 votes

Christian K!llings: China will not dictate our foreign policy to us and we will not be lectured to by a Communist autocracy - US lawmaker slams China over remarks about Nigeria

Riley Moore, a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, has said that China has no right to dictate Americas foreign policy. Moore made the statement while reacting to Chinas criticism of U.S. President Donald Trumps threat of military action in Nigeria, which Trump described as a measure to protect Christians from persecuti0n. On Wednesday, Mao Ning, spokesperson for Chinas Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that as Nigerias comprehensive strategic partner, China firmly opposes any country using religion and human rights as an excuse to interfere in other countries internal affairs and thre@tening other countries with sanctions and force. In response, Moore dismissed Chinas position in a post on X, calling the Asian nation a communist autocracy. President Trump is absolutely right to defend our brothers and sisters in Christ who are suff3ring h0rrific pers3cution, and even martyrdom, for their faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Moore wrote. China will not dictate our foreign policy to us, and we will not be lectured to by a Communist autocracy that recently arrested 30 Christian pastors for their faith and throws ethnic minorities in concentration camps.  The confrontation underscores growing tensions between Washington and Beijing, driven by competing visions for global influence. While China has become the leading trading partner for many African nations, its foreign policy, under President Xi Jinping, is guided by principles such as mutual respect for sovereignty, non-aggression, non-interference, and peaceful coexistence. By contrast, U.S. influence on the continent has been strained in recent years due to foreign aid cuts, tariffs, and internal political divisions. The U.S. State Department maintains that American foreign policy must serve national interests, asking of every initiative: Does it make America safer, stronger, or more prosperous? Meanwhile, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the European Union (EU) have both reaffirmed their support for Nigerias sovereignty and territorial integrity, urging the international community to stand by countries in the region in their fight against terr0rism.The post Christian K!llings: China will not dictate our foreign policy to us and we will not be lectured to by a Communist autocracy - US lawmaker slams China over remarks about Nigeria appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.

Nov 5, 20257 votes