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www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Loan or Bribe? Menendez Jurors Hear About $23,568 Mortgage Payoff.

Senator Menendez's wife dropped names in a meeting where a lawyer paid off her delinquent mortgage, without mentioning the senator's involvement. [ more ]
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1 month ago
New York City

Defense Blames Senator Menendez's Wife as Bribery Trial Starts

Blame for bribery charges on Senator Menendez placed on his wife, who hid her dire finances and source of income from him. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Who Are Key Players in the Menendez Case?

Senator Robert Menendez and his wife are accused of participating in a bribery scheme exchanging political favors for money and gifts. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Loan or Bribe? Menendez Jurors Hear About $23,568 Mortgage Payoff.

Senator Menendez's wife dropped names in a meeting where a lawyer paid off her delinquent mortgage, without mentioning the senator's involvement. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Defense Blames Senator Menendez's Wife as Bribery Trial Starts

Blame for bribery charges on Senator Menendez placed on his wife, who hid her dire finances and source of income from him. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

Who Are Key Players in the Menendez Case?

Senator Robert Menendez and his wife are accused of participating in a bribery scheme exchanging political favors for money and gifts. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

We're in a pivotal moment in American history. We cannot retreat | Bernie Sanders

Americans have faced pivotal moments in history, shaping the nation's trajectory. [ more ]
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1 month ago
US Elections

Top US ethics watchdog investigating Trump over dinner with oil bosses

Crew is investigating Trump's Mar-a-Lago meeting with oil executives for potential legal action. [ more ]
#influence-peddling
www.mediaite.com
1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Jon Stewart Rips Nancy Pelosi, Hunter Biden in Segment Calling Out F*cking Awful' Corruption in Politics

Jon Stewart criticizes political figures for corruption, highlighting issues like stock trading and influence peddling. [ more ]
The American Conservative
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

What I Learned About Hunter Biden as Opinion Editor of the New York Post

Going after Hunter Biden's personal scandals aims to isolate him from his father's political corruption, rather than achieving justice or accountability. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Left-wing politics

Jon Stewart Rips Nancy Pelosi, Hunter Biden in Segment Calling Out F*cking Awful' Corruption in Politics

Jon Stewart criticizes political figures for corruption, highlighting issues like stock trading and influence peddling. [ more ]
The American Conservative
2 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

What I Learned About Hunter Biden as Opinion Editor of the New York Post

Going after Hunter Biden's personal scandals aims to isolate him from his father's political corruption, rather than achieving justice or accountability. [ more ]
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#senator-menendez
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
New York City

No Jurors Seated on First Day of Menendez Corruption Trial

Jury selection began for Senator Menendez's federal corruption trial in New York, expecting a lengthy trial lasting until the Fourth of July. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
New York City

Former N.J. Attorney General Takes the Stand in Menendez Bribery Trial

Former NJ attorney general, Gurbir S. Grewal, testified against Senator Menendez in a bribery trial involving favors exchanged for bribes. [ more ]
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1 month ago
New York City

No Jurors Seated on First Day of Menendez Corruption Trial

Jury selection began for Senator Menendez's federal corruption trial in New York, expecting a lengthy trial lasting until the Fourth of July. [ more ]
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2 weeks ago
New York City

Former N.J. Attorney General Takes the Stand in Menendez Bribery Trial

Former NJ attorney general, Gurbir S. Grewal, testified against Senator Menendez in a bribery trial involving favors exchanged for bribes. [ more ]
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The Atlantic
1 month ago
US Elections

The GOP's Strange Silence on an Indicted Democrat

Republicans are hesitating to criticize a Democrat charged with bribery and acting as a foreign agent, possibly due to concerns about drawing attention to their own leader's legal issues. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Europe politics

Ahead of EU elections, is the bloc ready to ward off spies? DW 04/25/2024

Recent suspected espionage cases add to existing foreign influence scandals involving EU parliamentarians, raising concerns about public confidence in the European Parliament elections. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Europe news

How Russian interference is impacting Czech politics DW 04/19/2024

European Union leaders agreed to launch a task force to counter Russian interference in the upcoming European elections. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Europe news

Is Russian interference impacting Czech domestic politics? DW 04/19/2024

EU launches task force to counter Russian interference in European elections. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Europe news

How Russian interference is impacting Czech politics DW 04/19/2024

European Union leaders agreed to launch a task force to counter Russian interference in the upcoming European elections. [ more ]
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2 months ago
Europe news

Is Russian interference impacting Czech domestic politics? DW 04/19/2024

EU launches task force to counter Russian interference in European elections. [ more ]
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www.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
UK news

Labour demands police probe into suspended Tory MP over bad people' payoff claims

Labour demands police probe into allegations of campaign fund misuse by suspended Tory MP amidst sleaze scandal in Rishi Sunak's party. [ more ]
Miami Herald
2 months ago
Miami

Miami commissioner had 'carte blanche' over brother's campaign tied to corruption case

Renier Díaz de la Portilla distanced himself from political activities linked to alleged money laundering scheme by his brother.
Contributions from a lobbyist representing a wealthy couple were tied to securing political support for a $10 million sports dome project. [ more ]
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www.mediaite.com
2 months ago
London

Laurence Fox's Barred From London Mayor Race Over Invalid Paperwork

Laurence Fox's bid for London mayor was blocked due to invalid paperwork
Fox alleged pure political corruption as the reason behind his exclusion [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

Laurence Fox's London mayor hopes end after errors filling in forms

Laurence Fox failed to submit correct nomination forms for London mayoral elections.
London Elects rejected Fox's nomination due to errors in submission. [ more ]
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2 months ago
London

Laurence Fox's Barred From London Mayor Race Over Invalid Paperwork

Laurence Fox's bid for London mayor was blocked due to invalid paperwork
Fox alleged pure political corruption as the reason behind his exclusion [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

Laurence Fox's London mayor hopes end after errors filling in forms

Laurence Fox failed to submit correct nomination forms for London mayoral elections.
London Elects rejected Fox's nomination due to errors in submission. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Europe news

The Walkway to Nowhere: A Monument to Hungary's Patronage Politics

Mayor misused EU grant funds for personal gain
E.U. funds used for political benefits [ more ]
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3 months ago
EU data protection

Is Croatia's new whistleblower law a danger for journalism? DW 03/18/2024

The Croatian parliament passed a controversial amendment criminalizing the forwarding of police information to journalists.
Critics accuse the government of weakening mechanisms to prevent corruption and view the law as suppressing democracy. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
3 months ago
Los Angeles

A new dawn for Latino politicians in L.A. County's 'corridor of corruption'

Sordid past of political corruption in Southeast Los Angeles County with predominantly Latino officials in cities like Bell and Vernon.
Potential shift towards positive change and a focus on restoring faith in government among Latino officials in Southeast Los Angeles County. [ more ]
time.com
4 months ago
London politics

Pakistan's Imran Khan Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Revealing State Secrets

Former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his party deputy have been sentenced to 10 years in prison each for revealing official secrets.
The verdict is seen as a blow to Khan's political career and comes ahead of the parliamentary elections in Pakistan. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago
SF politics

Calls grow for Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to resign following launch of FBI investigation

Mayor Thao's lawyer clarified she is not the target of the federal investigation despite FBI raids on her home. [ more ]
The Atlantic
6 days ago
Writing

The 1970s Movie That Explains 2020s America

Chinatown, despite being 50 years old, still resonates with themes of money, power, and political corruption. [ more ]
The Nation
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Trump Has Slurred Black-Led Cities Before. In Milwaukee, He's Paying For It

Trump uses majority-Black cities negatively, Democrats respond tactfully, and Trump's actions are criticized. [ more ]
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1 week ago
New York City

George Norcross, Democratic Power Broker, Is Charged With Racketeering

George E. Norcross III, a prominent Democratic figure in New Jersey, was charged with racketeering along with others, leading to tarnished political reputation in the state. [ more ]
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