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SF politics
fromCalifornia Post
1 day ago

YouTuber Nick Shirley decimates Gavin Newsom over fraud: 'enemy to the people of California'

Conservative YouTuber Nick Shirley accused Gov. Gavin Newsom of protecting fraudsters instead of investigating alleged taxpayer program abuse documented in his viral video.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Tens of thousands of prisoners in England and Wales at risk of cell fires

The government abandoned its pledge to make all prison cells fire-safe by end of 2027, leaving tens of thousands of prisoners at risk despite knowing for nearly two decades that a quarter of prison places are unsafe.
Washington DC
fromAbove the Law
2 days ago

Even A George W. Bush Judge Thinks This White House Argument Is Ridiculous - Above the Law

A federal judge rejected the Trump administration's argument that demolishing the White House East Wing to build a $400 million ballroom constitutes a mere alteration, expressing exasperation with the government's legal position.
fromWIRED
2 days ago

FCC Enforcement Chief Offered to Help Brendan Carr Target Disney, Records Show

Noting that he had been a broadcaster himself, Hadley wrote that the 'absolute lack of accountability has always confused (and sickened) me,' telling Carr and Delacourt: 'Please, do not let up, and let me know if I can help in any way.'
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Rogue' HHS Staffer Changed Agency Voicemail to Thanks for Calling Domino's Pizza!' After Influx of Protest Calls

But when taxpayers caught on to their deception and flooded HHS phone lines, officials responded in the most childish manner possible. They changed their voicemail recording to say: Thank you for calling Domino's Pizza. This is how HHS officials are responding to their betrayal of MAHA and their complete failure to shut down Fauci's legacy of puppy abuse.
Non-profit organizations
Fundraising
fromGothamist
2 days ago

Jersey City says it desperately needs $150M in state aid. That would obliterate records.

Jersey City seeks record $150 million state aid to address a $255 million budget deficit, equivalent to 28% of its annual budget, while the new mayor implements cost-cutting measures and warns of inevitable tax increases.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 days ago

Thursday's Headlines: Backed into a Corner Edition - Streetsblog New York City

Governor Hochul promotes auto insurance deregulation backed by Uber and major insurers spending millions on lobbying, while facing increased scrutiny from press corps over corporate influence.
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

This Dorchester resident brings trash to City Hall to raise awareness of the litter problem in Boston

A Boston activist collects discarded city infrastructure and deposits it at City Hall to highlight government neglect and resource misallocation.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

Todd Blanche's Top Priority Appears To Be Keeping Key Epstein Files From Seeing Light Of Day - Above the Law

The Deputy Attorney General allegedly intervened to block the DEA from releasing an unclassified 69-page document about a 2015 investigation into Epstein and associates for drug trafficking and money laundering, contradicting transparency promises.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Trump's Deputy AG Talks Pizzagate and Conspiracy Theories in Lengthy Interview Focused Almost Entirely On Epstein

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche dismissed conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein and defended the DOJ's prosecution efforts against perpetrators.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Ric Grenell Says Veteran Joe Kent Just Needed to Shut Up and Salute' Instead of Resigning From Trump Admin Over Iran War

Trump official Ric Grenell criticized Joe Kent's resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center, arguing that government appointees must implement presidential policies without public dissent.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
3 days ago

Editorial | Is there no relief for NYC in its ongoing public bathroom woes? | amNewYork

New York City has struggled for 20 years to expand public bathroom access despite multiple mayoral initiatives, pilot programs, and significant financial investments with minimal concrete results.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Queens mother sues New York City over removal of baby without court order

New York City's Administration for Children's Services removes over 1,300 children annually without court orders, with emergency removals accounting for approximately half of all abuse and neglect cases, raising constitutional concerns about unlawful family separations.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

The Kent warning: When truth escapes the war machine

A senior counterterrorism official resigned publicly stating Iran poses no imminent threat and the war is driven by Israeli pressure, raising questions about how many officials silently share these concerns.
#charter-reform
from48 hills
3 days ago
SF politics

Plan to 'streamline' commissions faces widespread opposition at supes hearing - 48 hills

Those with power prefer minimal Charter protections to maintain flexibility, while those without power seek Charter protections to preserve their governmental engagement opportunities.
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
SF politics

Mayor Lurie, Sup. Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures Aimed at Reforming City Charter

San Francisco Mayor Lurie and Board President Mandelman propose three charter reforms for November 2026 that would tighten ballot initiatives, expand mayoral authority, and overhaul contracting rules, facing labor opposition over concentrated power concerns.
SF politics
from48 hills
3 days ago

Plan to 'streamline' commissions faces widespread opposition at supes hearing - 48 hills

Those with power prefer minimal Charter protections to maintain flexibility, while those without power seek Charter protections to preserve their governmental engagement opportunities.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
1 week ago

Mayor Lurie, Sup. Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures Aimed at Reforming City Charter

San Francisco Mayor Lurie and Board President Mandelman propose three charter reforms for November 2026 that would tighten ballot initiatives, expand mayoral authority, and overhaul contracting rules, facing labor opposition over concentrated power concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Rayner: government cannot just go through the motions in the face of decline'

Angela Rayner warns Labour's survival is at stake and criticizes the government's plan to increase indefinite leave to remain qualification from five to ten years as un-British.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 days ago

Pam Bondi's DOJ Lowers Hiring Standards After Driving Away Lawyers With Actual Experience - Above the Law

The Department of Justice has eliminated the one-year legal experience requirement for prosecutors, allowing hiring of individuals without prior legal practice experience.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed for congressional Epstein probe

Attorney General Pam Bondi must testify before Congress in April regarding the Trump administration's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the Department of Justice's handling of the Epstein investigation.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Stephen A. Smith Slams Pete Hegseth's War on the Media: Why Not Just Ask the Press to Wear Pom Poms!'

ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for attacking journalists and dismissing legitimate press questions as anti-Trump bias rather than professional inquiry.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Juries want fairness in court and don't just obey the government. That's why ministers are attacking them | Michael Mansfield

Labour government's proposal to reduce jury trials by half threatens a fundamental democratic institution developed over eight centuries, undermining constitutional safeguards against government excess and arbitrary governance.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Jeanine Pirro Crashes Out - Above the Law

Trump administration officials target Federal Reserve Chair Powell through investigations into building renovation costs, seeking justification to remove him for policy disagreements on interest rates and tariffs.
fromJezebel
4 days ago

ICE's Latest Victims Were 41 and 31 and Healthy Before They Died on the Agency's Watch

On Friday, Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal was arrested while preparing to drop his kids off at school in Richardson, Texas. The 41-year-old Afghan immigrant had helped U.S. special forces with its military operations in Afghanistan since 2005, and was evacuated-by the federal government-to the U.S. in 2021 with his wife and six kids. He was pronounced dead Saturday morning.
US news
Law
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

Legal Ethics Roundup: New DOJ Attorney Rule Sparks Opposition, Rebuke For Judge's 'Vulgar Barroom Talk,' Invisible Ethics For Lawmakers & More - Above the Law

Department of Justice attorneys are departing en masse due to pressure to ignore legal ethics rules, resulting in poorly prepared briefs, unprepared attorneys, and violated court orders.
UK politics
fromTheregister
5 days ago

Horizon redress still a mess, MPs say

Over a year after warnings, Post Office Horizon scandal compensation schemes remain slow and bureaucratic, leaving thousands of sub-postmasters waiting for payouts despite £1.4 billion already distributed.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Inquiry launched into HMRC anti-fraud scheme that wrongly cut child benefits

The UK's National Audit Office is investigating an HMRC anti-fraud scheme that wrongly stripped 23,794 families of child benefit payments using flawed Home Office travel records that failed to document return journeys.
#freedom-of-information
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario wants to change its FOI rules to keep some records secret. Here's what you need to know | CBC News

Ontario proposes exempting the premier, cabinet ministers, and parliamentary assistants from freedom-of-information laws, retroactively eliminating existing requests and reducing government accountability.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Watchdog says he 'can't trust ministers' with Sturgeon inquiry files

Scotland's information commissioner threatens legal action against the Scottish government for repeatedly failing to release documents about Nicola Sturgeon ethics investigation and missing freedom of information deadlines.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Ontario wants to change its FOI rules to keep some records secret. Here's what you need to know | CBC News

Ontario proposes exempting the premier, cabinet ministers, and parliamentary assistants from freedom-of-information laws, retroactively eliminating existing requests and reducing government accountability.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Watchdog says he 'can't trust ministers' with Sturgeon inquiry files

Scotland's information commissioner threatens legal action against the Scottish government for repeatedly failing to release documents about Nicola Sturgeon ethics investigation and missing freedom of information deadlines.
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Grenfell Tower stairwell handprints to be saved but Arabic script hasn't been preserved'

Arabic text reading 'Allahu Akbar' from Grenfell Tower's 18th floor stairwell was removed in December 2025 and will not be preserved in any memorial, sparking criticism from the Grenfell community.
NYC politics
fromNew York Daily News
1 week ago

NYC no longer covering legal bills for Tim Pearson in sex harassment, retaliation suits

New York City will cease taxpayer-funded legal representation for former Mayor Adams aide Tim Pearson in sexual harassment and retaliation lawsuits after Corporation Counsel Steve Banks reviewed new evidence.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Ethics adviser rejects Tory call for inquiry into PM over Mandelson appointment

The prime minister's ethics adviser found no grounds to investigate Sir Keir Starmer over Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment, determining proper procedures were followed.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
1 week ago

NYC taxpayers won't fund defense of 2 former Adams allies' sexual misconduct suits

New York City stopped funding legal defense for two former NYPD officials accused of sexual misconduct after public pressure over taxpayer money use.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 week ago

Dead reckoning: nobody does the real math on affordable housing

No state or federal government tracks total public subsidy per affordable housing unit across all funding sources, creating a critical data gap for policy evaluation.
EU data protection
fromPrivacy International
1 week ago

Our key achievements from 2025

Organizations successfully challenged governments and corporations on data exploitation and technology misuse, achieving regulatory compliance rulings and policy reforms that protect hundreds of millions of people globally.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Trump's war in Iran marks the culmination of his imperial presidency | Mohamad Bazzi

Trump has established an imperial presidency with unprecedented self-aggrandizement, consolidating power through executive actions and culminating in an open-ended war against Iran, enabled by collapsed accountability in Washington.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Oakland schools in crisis...on the podcast

Oakland Unified School District faces severe budget crisis with 400+ positions cut and $50 million in additional cuts needed, while teachers nearly struck over conditions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

BBC World Service funding freeze risks opening door to hostile states', MPs say

Freezing BBC World Service funding risks allowing hostile state media to gain influence while undermining international trust in British broadcasting during a critical period of global instability.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Dem Senator Directly Blames Hegseth And Trump Budget Cuts For Bombing of Iranian Girls' School

The argument is that, a couple of years ago, I worked alongside my colleagues to pass into law something called the Civilian Protection Center. This is something that's at the Department of Defense, at the Pentagon—something that has personnel who are focused on this effort of ensuring protection of civilians, of reducing the risks that we see unfold here.
US politics
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Legalweek's Annual Judicial Panel: A Clear And Present Danger To Our Judges - And The Rule Of Law - Above the Law

Federal judges face escalating threats, harassment, and violence from those who disagree with their rulings, creating a crisis threatening judicial independence and the rule of law.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Why the hell did Starmer pick Mandelson? The latest mug on the media round had no idea | John Crace

A Cabinet minister was hastily assigned to defend Peter Mandelson's controversial appointment on morning media, armed only with talking points about the prime minister's apology and lacking substantive explanation for the rushed vetting process.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

No 10 denies Mandelson files cover-up' claims as PM admits appointment was mistake

Downing Street has been forced to deny allegations of a cover up in the release of files related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson after accusations the prime minister misled MPs over the vetting process. Speaking for the first time since the first tranche of files were published on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer took personal responsibility for his mistake in appointing Lord Mandelson as his US ambassador and reiterated his apology to Jeffrey Epstein's victims.
UK politics
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox's Dana Perino Confronts Trump Cabinet Secretary Over Tanker Tweet: That Wasn't True, It Caused a Lot of Market Disruption'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright acknowledged a false tweet about U.S. Navy escorting an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz, taking responsibility and committing to personal approval of future posts.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
8 months ago

MAGA woman thrown off city council for posting about throwing gays off buildings & using n-word - LGBTQ Nation

Florida councilwoman Judi Fike sued her city after suspension for posting obscene, racist, and homophobic tweets spanning from 2015 onward, claiming the publication was a political attack.
#political-scandal
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Minister defends PM's handling of Mandelson appointment

A senior minister defended Sir Keir Starmer's handling of Lord Mandelson's US ambassador appointment despite acknowledging government damage, citing reforms to power structures after accepting a mistake.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago

Starmer Was Warned of a Reputational Risk Due to Mandelson - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Government documents reveal Lord Peter Mandelson maintained significant ties with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein before his appointment as UK ambassador to the United States, raising reputational concerns.
#insurance-fraud
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Hochul's Car Insurance Plan Blows Fraud Way Out Of Proportion: Stats - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's auto insurance reform relies on fraud claims unsupported by prosecution data, with fewer than 0.4% of reported fraud cases resulting in convictions.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Thursday's Headlines: Another Outlet Heard From Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York State diverted tens of millions from a fraud-fighting fund to general law enforcement operations instead of combating insurance fraud as intended.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Hochul's Car Insurance Plan Blows Fraud Way Out Of Proportion: Stats - Streetsblog Empire State

Governor Hochul's auto insurance reform relies on fraud claims unsupported by prosecution data, with fewer than 0.4% of reported fraud cases resulting in convictions.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
1 week ago

Thursday's Headlines: Another Outlet Heard From Edition - Streetsblog New York City

New York State diverted tens of millions from a fraud-fighting fund to general law enforcement operations instead of combating insurance fraud as intended.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Bipartisan Group of Senators Call for Probe Into DOJ's Epstein Files' Redactions

U.S. senators requested a GAO investigation into the Trump Justice Department's release of Jeffrey Epstein files, alleging inadequate redactions of victim information while heavily redacting details about powerful alleged coconspirators.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starmer overruled warning of reputational risk' over Mandelson appointment, files show

Keir Starmer overruled security officials' warnings about reputational risks and Epstein connections when appointing Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, despite receiving documented evidence of their concerns.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Mandelson documents raise questions about Starmer's decision-making

Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador to Washington and subsequent dismissal over Epstein links continues creating political problems for Prime Minister Keir Starmer despite Mandelson maintaining a public profile.
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump Energy Secretary Accused of Manipulating Oil Markets With Deleted Post

The American Navy, he wrote, had "successfully escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz to ensure oil remains flowing." The post on X was deleted minutes later, after "oil prices slid at their steepest pace in years," according to the Wall Street Journal. The White House press secretary later acknowledged publicly that Wright's claim was false.
World news
Washington DC
fromEsquire
1 week ago

Pete Hegseth Sure Knows How to Spend Government Money

The Pentagon spent $93 billion in September 2025 on frivolous purchases including luxury items like grand pianos, expensive seafood, and Apple devices instead of military necessities.
#lord-mandelson
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

PM warned of 'reputational risk' over Mandelson's Epstein links

Lord Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador faced warnings about reputational risks from his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, which continued after Epstein's 2008 conviction.
fromDefector
1 week ago

Report: Unflattering Pictures Of Pete Hegseth Got Photographers Banned From Pentagon Briefings | Defector

According to two sources who spoke to the Post under the condition of anonymity, photographers from several news outlets were banned from Pentagon press briefings because they had previously published photos that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's staff found unflattering.
Media industry
fromLEVEL Man
1 week ago

The Anatomy and Evolution of a Trump Lie

Within days, multiple independent analyses - including Bellingcat, CNN, and CBS News - found that the weapon used was a Tomahawk cruise missile. Only the United States in this conflict possessed Tomahawk missiles. Israel was not operating in the area. A preliminary U.S. assessment leaked to CBS News concluded the U.S. was "likely responsible", possibly due to outdated intelligence misidentifying the area as an IRGC military site.
US politics
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

State report urges NYC to better track outcomes for rising homeless population

NYC's homelessness spending tripled to $368 million annually, yet street homelessness continues growing despite successful shelter placement of 97% of the homeless population.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

I Do Whatever the F*ck I Want': Noem Sidekick Trump Is Interrogating Staff About Reportedly Boasted Prez Would Pardon Him

Corey Lewandowski reportedly claimed immunity from consequences by stating Trump would pardon him for any actions taken during his government role.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Police oversight board needs more resources and authority, Oakland auditor says

Oakland's Police Commission is severely understaffed, preventing it from fulfilling its oversight responsibilities and delaying the police department's two-decade federal reform program.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Nick Clegg hits out at deeply unfair' university tuition fees system

Nick Clegg acknowledges the university tuition system is unfair for students and suggests oversight of student loan terms, while accepting responsibility for fee increases during his government.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Starmer warned cabinet against overly deferential' relations with devolved governments

Keir Starmer instructed cabinet ministers to avoid excessive deference to devolved governments and be prepared to make spending decisions independently, sparking controversy over Westminster's approach to devolution.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

Federal oversight protects student borrowers. Some of it has stopped, watchdog says

The U.S. Department of Education ceased oversight of federal student loan servicers in February 2025, eliminating record accuracy reviews and call monitoring, creating risks of billing errors and misinformation for borrowers.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 week ago

NYC Council Pushes Ahead With Pay Raise Plan

New York City Council is advancing a pay increase package for elected officials during a budget crisis, bypassing the standard quadrennial commission review process.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

James Comer Says Trump DOJ Shut Down Epstein Investigation

Rep. Comer claims Trump's DOJ ordered New Mexico to halt a 2019 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's ranch, raising questions about government failures in prosecuting Epstein.
NYC politics
fromHoodline
1 week ago

Kaz Daughtry Accused Of Handing NYPD Placards To Unauthorized People

Former NYC deputy mayor Kaz Daughtry allegedly distributed unauthorized NYPD parking placards, prompting the department to void permits and instruct officers to seize invalid placards.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Whistleblower Alleges Frmr DOGE Employee Absconded With Americans' Private Data

A former DOGE staffer allegedly planned to share sensitive Social Security databases containing records of over 500 million Americans with his private employer, potentially constituting an unprecedented security breach.
#trump-administration
fromTruthout
1 week ago
US politics

Plurality of Americans Back Firing Multiple Trump Cabinet Members

A majority of voters support President Trump's firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, with 55% approving and 15% disapproving, amid scandals including FEMA gutting, court order violations, and misuse of taxpayer funds for personal advertising.
fromwirehub.medianewsgroup.com
2 weeks ago
US politics

Trump ousts Noem as frustrations build among White House officials, GOP lawmakers

President Trump removed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and nominated Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin as her replacement due to her conduct and performance issues.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Plurality of Americans Back Firing Multiple Trump Cabinet Members

A majority of voters support President Trump's firing of DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, with 55% approving and 15% disapproving, amid scandals including FEMA gutting, court order violations, and misuse of taxpayer funds for personal advertising.
Washington DC
fromTelecompetitor
1 week ago

Washington, D.C. : No BEAD funds for you

Washington, D.C. received no BEAD Program funding due to inflated costs, spurious locations, and a 90% bid reduction that raised questions about actual broadband needs.
Washington DC
fromFortune
1 week ago

Trump fires NTSB member who calls it a 'political hit job,' leaving crash board short-staffed amid 1,000+ probes | Fortune

The White House fired NTSB member Todd Inman citing alcohol use, staff harassment, and meeting absences, but Inman denies allegations and plans legal action.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Son of Brit couple trapped in Iran asks Trump for help after being let down' by UK

A British couple imprisoned in Iran's Evin prison during US-Israeli conflict appeals to Donald Trump for help after feeling abandoned by the British government.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
1 week ago

Inside the Race for County Chair: Financial Woes, Homeless Services, and Capitulating to Trump

Shannon Singleton and Julia Brim-Edwards are competing for Multnomah County Board chair in a November ranked choice election, with former Commissioner Sharon Meieran also considering a run.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 03.10.26 - Above the Law

Major legal developments include Anthropic's Defense Department lawsuit, judicial rulings on illegal appointees, law firm mergers, antitrust settlements, AI legal services expansion, Supreme Court shadow docket debates, and ChatGPT litigation over legal advice.
New York City
fromCity Limits
1 week ago

Opinion: Payment Delays to City's Legal Nonprofits Put Thousands at Risk

New York City's chronic delays in paying nonprofit contractors for essential services force organizations to subsidize public services with private funds, jeopardizing their financial stability and ability to serve vulnerable residents.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Healey calls on aviation company operating at Hanscom to cut ties with ICE

Governor Healey urges Signature Aviation to end its partnership with ICE, which uses Hanscom Field for deportation flights coordinated through the company's essential aviation services.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 week ago

Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon White House tapes, dies at 99

Alexander Butterfield's 1973 revelation of Nixon's secret White House recording system fundamentally altered the Watergate investigation and ultimately led to Nixon's resignation.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

The Justice Department Is Lowering Its Ethical Guardrails - Above the Law

The Justice Department eliminated a policy classifying senior political appointees as 'further restricted' under the Hatch Act, removing safeguards requiring election law enforcers to maintain strict political neutrality.
fromKqed
1 week ago

Bay Area Family Torn Apart by Deportation | KQED

So we are seeing them be more aggressive and less likely to be called to account. Over the past year, the administration has dismantled many of the internal watchdog offices at the Department of Homeland Security, enabling agents to act with impunity.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 03.09.26 - Above the Law

After about-face on withdrawing lawsuits against law firms, Justice Department uncorks almost 100 pages of vitriol against federal judges for ruling against the administration generally.
Law
fromAxios
1 week ago

Judge rules Kari Lake's tenure leading USAGM was invalid

The judge's ruling that Kari Lake's actions shall have no force or effect is a powerful step toward undoing the damage she has inflicted on this American institution that we love. Even as we work through what this ruling means for colleagues harmed by her actions, it brings renewed hope and momentum to the next phase of our fight: restoring VOA's global operations and ensuring we continue to produce journalism, not propaganda.
Media industry
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

U.S. Judge says Kari Lake broke law in overseeing Voice of America

Lake satisfies the requirements of neither the statute nor the Constitution. He declared all of Lake's actions over the past year to be null and void. That includes the layoffs of more than 1,000 journalists and staffers at the U.S. Agency for Global Media and the Voice of America.
Media industry
California
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 weeks ago

Santa Clara County miffed at Newsom's CARE Court criticism - San Jose Spotlight

Governor Newsom criticized Santa Clara County for insufficient CARE Court petitions and placed it on a 'CARE ICU' list, while county leaders and advocates argue their holistic mental health approach extends beyond this single program.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Kristi Noem's $220 million DHS ad campaigns cost more than some of Hollywood's biggest hits

During Noem's appearance before Congress on Tuesday, Senator John Kennedy, among other lawmakers from both sides of the political aisle, pressed Noem about the department's spending of taxpayer dollars, including a $220 million ad contract. The ads, which Noem said were intended to encourage undocumented immigrants to leave the US, included footage of the now-former secretary riding a horse in front of Mount Rushmore while delivering stern messages about border enforcement.
US politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Mayor Lurie and Supervisor Mandelman Introduce Ballot Measures to (Of Course) Give Lurie More Power

The three charter reform measures Lurie and Mandelman have proposed are 1) giving the mayor powers currently held by independent City Hall commissions, 2) making it harder to put ballot measures on San Francisco election ballots, and 3) making the City Administrator's term ten years instead of five years, and giving the Administrator more authority over contracts.
SF politics
#dhs-leadership
US politics
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

Kristi Noem's tenure at DHS ended in the most humiliating way possible - Queerty

Kristi Noem was fired as DHS Secretary while delivering a speech where she falsely acted as if still leading the department, continuing a pattern of misrepresentation throughout her tenure.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

With Kristi Noem Out, Can a Hamstrung FEMA Rebuild - Even Under Trump?

Kristi Noem was fired as DHS secretary after facing criticism for misleading Congress about ad spending and was accused of illegally obstructing FEMA operations and disaster relief.
US politics
fromQueerty
2 weeks ago

Kristi Noem's tenure at DHS ended in the most humiliating way possible - Queerty

Kristi Noem was fired as DHS Secretary while delivering a speech where she falsely acted as if still leading the department, continuing a pattern of misrepresentation throughout her tenure.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

With Kristi Noem Out, Can a Hamstrung FEMA Rebuild - Even Under Trump?

Kristi Noem was fired as DHS secretary after facing criticism for misleading Congress about ad spending and was accused of illegally obstructing FEMA operations and disaster relief.
US politics
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

IRS chief reveals nobody was fired for illegally sharing data with ICE 'approximately 42,695 times' | Fortune

IRS CEO Frank Bisignano declined to answer congressional questions about unlawful taxpayer data disclosures to immigration enforcement, citing ongoing litigation and stating no employees were disciplined.
#dhs-leadership-change
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Gay congressman celebrates Trump firing "glam" DHS "failure" Sec. Kristi Noem - LGBTQ Nation

President Trump fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem due to poor performance and negative headlines, replacing her with anti-LGBTQ+ Senator Markwayne Mullin.
US politics
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Gay congressman celebrates Trump firing "glam" DHS "failure" Sec. Kristi Noem - LGBTQ Nation

President Trump fired DHS Secretary Kristi Noem due to poor performance and negative headlines, replacing her with anti-LGBTQ+ Senator Markwayne Mullin.
Miscellaneous
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

'Cover-Up': A reporter against the impunity of power and the horror of war

Seymour Hersh, an 88-year-old investigative journalist with six decades of experience, has exposed major government abuses including the My Lai massacre, Abu Ghraib prison abuses, and alleged CIA pipeline sabotage, now featured in the Netflix documentary Cover-Up.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Covid inquiry chair defends 200m cost and four-year process on final day

The UK Covid-19 public inquiry, costing over £200 million and completing hearings in under four years, examined pandemic response across all four nations with over 350 witnesses and 600,000 documents reviewed.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Transparency fears over plan to redact 2,000 staff names on Commons register

MPs plan to redact 2,000 parliamentary staff names from a decades-old register, reducing transparency on lobbying activities despite safety concerns being the stated rationale.
Law
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

President Trump, Pam Bondi sued over sale of TikTok assets

A public integrity organization sued President Trump and Attorney General Bondi for allegedly violating federal law by approving TikTok's sale to Trump allies instead of enforcing divestiture requirements.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Covid-19 inquiry is sounding a clear warning. If it's not heeded, yet more lives will be lost | Ben Connah

The UK Covid-19 inquiry is unprecedented in scope, examining a pandemic that affected every person across all four nations, with investigations covering political decisions, healthcare systems, care homes, children's welfare, economic impact, and societal changes.
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Morning Docket: 03.05.26 - Above the Law

When the Framers conceived of the separation of powers, they never planned for, 'what if one branch doesn't want any powers?' The Senate voted to NOT have a vote on approving Iran strikes, creating constitutional uncertainty about how the system functions when branches decline to exercise their designated authorities and responsibilities.
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90 Percent of Student Discrimination and Harassment Complaints Were Dismissed Last Year. Here's Why. | Nonprofit Quarterly | Civic News. Empowering Nonprofits. Advancing Justice.

President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education has created a crisis that critics long feared: leaving marginalized students vulnerable to misconduct with little federal intervention. A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), a nonpartisan arm of Congress, paints a damning picture of how mass layoffs and the slashing of resources at the agency have significantly impacted the civil rights of students.
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