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fromArs Technica
23 hours ago

RFK Jr. may be about to demolish preventive health panel, health groups fear

"This is very worrying, because if past is prologue, it may suggest that they are preparing to eliminate or emasculate the committee," Peter Lurie, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, told The New York Times.
Public health
#academic-freedom
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

More Than 180 Academic Leaders Condemn Trump's Overreach'

Higher education leaders unitedly oppose the Trump administration's overreach, fearing it threatens academic freedom and financial stability in universities.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

European universities offer scientific asylum' to US researchers fleeing Trump's cuts

Belgium's Vrije Universiteit Brussel offers academic positions to US researchers fleeing political interference and funding cuts under the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

More Than 180 Academic Leaders Condemn Trump's Overreach'

Higher education leaders unitedly oppose the Trump administration's overreach, fearing it threatens academic freedom and financial stability in universities.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

European universities offer scientific asylum' to US researchers fleeing Trump's cuts

Belgium's Vrije Universiteit Brussel offers academic positions to US researchers fleeing political interference and funding cuts under the Trump administration.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

The Wall Street Journal Tsk-Tsks Trump for Calling for Netanyahu's Trial to Be CANCELLED, IMMEDIATELY'

President Donald Trump claimed the corruption trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is a 'Witch Hunt' and should be cancelled or he should be pardoned.
US politics
#fulbright-program
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Almost all of the Fulbright board resigns, citing Trump administration interference

The Fulbright Program board resigned due to political interference by the Trump administration undermining its authority.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Almost all of the Fulbright board resigns, citing Trump administration interference

The Fulbright Program board resigned due to political interference by the Trump administration undermining its authority.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Fulbright board resigns over alleged Trump administration interference

The entire Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board resigned due to alleged political interference from the Trump administration.
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#state-department
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#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will

The Trump administration asserted authority to fire administrative law judges without cause, challenging existing legal protections.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Emerging from a collective silence, U.S. universities organize to fight President Trump

University leaders have united against perceived government overreach threatening academic independence.
NYC politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Federal prosecutors are still resigning over Eric Adams

Federal prosecutors refuse to drop the corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, emphasizing their commitment to legal obligations over political pressure.
Science
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Why Trump's push for 'gold-standard science' has researchers alarmed

The Trump administration's 'gold-standard science' initiative is seen as undermining scientific integrity by infusing politics into research.
US politics
fromNature
1 month ago

Trump's call for 'gold standard science' has prompted an outcry: here's why

Trump's executive order aims to enhance scientific integrity but raises concerns about political interference in U.S. science.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will

The Trump administration asserted authority to fire administrative law judges without cause, challenging existing legal protections.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Emerging from a collective silence, U.S. universities organize to fight President Trump

University leaders have united against perceived government overreach threatening academic independence.
NYC politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Federal prosecutors are still resigning over Eric Adams

Federal prosecutors refuse to drop the corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, emphasizing their commitment to legal obligations over political pressure.
Science
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Why Trump's push for 'gold-standard science' has researchers alarmed

The Trump administration's 'gold-standard science' initiative is seen as undermining scientific integrity by infusing politics into research.
US politics
fromNature
1 month ago

Trump's call for 'gold standard science' has prompted an outcry: here's why

Trump's executive order aims to enhance scientific integrity but raises concerns about political interference in U.S. science.
more#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Democrats seek to insulate security for judges from executive branch politics

Congressional Democrats aim to protect judicial independence by transferring control of the U.S. Marshals Service to the federal judiciary.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 month ago

NIH killed grants on orders from Elon Musk's DOGE

Elon Musk's DOGE is intervening in NIH funding processes, leading to substantial cuts and raising concerns about political interference in scientific research.
#higher-education
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

This State University Has a Plan to Take on Trump

Higher education leaders are uniting against funding cuts and political interference, emphasizing solidarity as essential for the future of education.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
US news

Good Morning, News: PGE Forest Park Plan Faces Frosty Reception in City Hall, (Some) Oregon Colleges Join the Resistance, and RFK Jr. Continues to Show No Regard for Health or Human Services

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

This State University Has a Plan to Take on Trump

Higher education leaders are uniting against funding cuts and political interference, emphasizing solidarity as essential for the future of education.
fromPortland Mercury
2 months ago
US news

Good Morning, News: PGE Forest Park Plan Faces Frosty Reception in City Hall, (Some) Oregon Colleges Join the Resistance, and RFK Jr. Continues to Show No Regard for Health or Human Services

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Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
2 months ago

EFF Leads Prominent Security Experts in Urging Trump Administration to Leave Chris Krebs Alone

The Trump Administration's investigation of Christopher Krebs is viewed as politically motivated, threatening cybersecurity professionals' ability to report truthfully.
#justice-department
NYC politics
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago

Adams Prosecutors Resign, Saying DOJ Asked Them to 'Confess'

Three federal prosecutors resigned over pressure to admit wrongdoing in a corruption case against NY Mayor Eric Adams.
NYC politics
fromtime.com
4 months ago

New York Federal Prosecutor Danielle Sassoon Resigns After DOJ Drops Eric Adams Charges

Justice Department officials resigned after orders to dismiss corruption charges against NYC Mayor Adams amid concerns over political interference.
NYC politics
fromBloomberglaw
2 months ago

Adams Prosecutors Resign, Saying DOJ Asked Them to 'Confess'

Three federal prosecutors resigned over pressure to admit wrongdoing in a corruption case against NY Mayor Eric Adams.
NYC politics
fromtime.com
4 months ago

New York Federal Prosecutor Danielle Sassoon Resigns After DOJ Drops Eric Adams Charges

Justice Department officials resigned after orders to dismiss corruption charges against NYC Mayor Adams amid concerns over political interference.
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Public health
fromDefector
2 months ago

An Interview With A Fired CDC Health Communications Manager | Defector

Boim's wrongful termination from the CDC sparked collective action among fired employees to advocate for public health workers.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Trump Needs Someone to Blame

The Federal Reserve chairman's independence is traditionally protected, but recent presidential actions raise questions about this norm.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Despite Livia Tossici-Bolt's conviction, the US is not finished with making abortion a UK culture war issue | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The US administration's involvement in UK abortion buffer zone issues reflects an alarming trend of political interference and ideological conflict.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Opinion | The MAGA Culture War Comes for Georgetown Law

Federal officials are attempting to dictate educational curricula, specifically concerning diversity and inclusion programs, which poses constitutional concerns.
Recent actions against Perkins Coie by Trump highlight potential retaliatory political motivations influencing legal sanctions.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

'Stand Up for Science' rally expected to draw thousands to D.C.

Scientists are organizing protests to advocate for funding and autonomy in research amid political challenges.
US Elections
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

Romania's far-right candidate, championed by Vance and Musk, detained by police

The leading candidate in Romania's presidential election was detained by police amidst accusations of interference and criticism over democratic processes.
fromemptywheel
4 months ago

Emil Bove's Missing Documents - emptywheel

The Acting Deputy Attorney General concluded that the dismissal is necessary due to appearances of impropriety and potential risks of interference with the upcoming elections.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

Braverman wrong to slam Met over rally - report

Ch Insp of Constabulary Andy Cooke stated, 'Political figures like Suella Braverman should voice concerns regarding police conduct privately to avoid undermining public trust in law enforcement.'
New York City
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