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US politics
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1 day ago

Local voters file lawsuit to block Santa Clara County sales tax measure from the November ballot

Santa Clara County residents are suing to block a proposed sales tax increase, alleging it violates state constitutional provisions for special elections.
fromTheregister
3 days ago

GAO wants IT data management plan prioritized or ended

The TBM framework implementation by the federal government has largely stalled, requiring immediate attention or cessation.
#serbia
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Secret Service and US military engineers face scrutiny over raising river water level for Vance's birthday

Demands for answers on altering Ohio's Caesar Creek Lake water level for personal use by the Trump administration raise ethical concerns.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Ex-guard at California women's prison sentenced to 224 years for sexual abuse

A former California correctional officer, Gregory Rodriguez, was sentenced to 224 years for sexual abuse of women in prison.
US politics
fromPoynter
1 week ago

Press freedoms can slip away - Poynter

Press freedoms in the U.S. are at risk, requiring vigilance against creeping censorship and threats.
Threats to press freedom often appear gradually, necessitating proactive measures to address them.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Sean Duffy Breaks Silence On Clash with Elon Musk

Duffy clarified a disagreement with Musk over air traffic controllers, asserting that he would not fire critical personnel despite pressures from DOGE.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The biggest problem for Starmer and co: the machinery of government is broken and they can't fix it | Martin Kettle

The report lays bare the reasons why prisons have become so consistently overcrowded over so many years to the point of frequent near-collapse.
US politics
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

House Republican Warns His State's GDP Has Decreased by 6% Under Trump: It's All About Trade'

Rep. Don Bacon warns that Trump’s firing of public officials for unfavorable data undermines trust in the U.S. economy and government system, indicating significant negative repercussions.
US politics
fromDatabreaches
2 weeks ago

New York Upgrades Its Firewall Against Cyberattacks

"Protecting the public is government's most important responsibility, but attacks on critical infrastructure put essential services and the people who rely on them at risk."
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Trump fired America's economic data collector. History shows the perils.

When political leaders meddle in government data, it rarely ends well. For instance, Greece faked deficit numbers for years, leading to a crippling debt crisis.
US news
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Trump's Transportation 'Funding Freeze' Was Just the Tip of the Iceberg, GAO Says - Streetsblog USA

Trump administration funding freeze threatens U.S. transportation future and reveals serious funding vulnerabilities.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Commentary: In America's hardest-fought congressional district, voters agree: Release the Epstein files

Both Zamora and Medeiros agree on the demand for transparency regarding Jeffrey Epstein's case, despite having opposing views on Trump.
#politics
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

You Will Never See a More Vivid Example of What Is Running Through Republicans' Heads Right Now Than This

Joni Ernst's response during a town hall highlights the disconnect between elected officials and constituents over critical policy issues.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Rayner warns Starmer UK faces another summer of riots if Labour fails to deliver

The UK government must address economic insecurity and public concerns to avoid unrest similar to last year's riots.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Police behaviour at protests not changed since Orgreave, say activists

Basically, they are there as agents of the state, and we end up seeing it time after time after time. And there will be further injustices perpetrated because the police do what they do.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Difficult' state of NHS maternity care is due to Tory inaction, inquiry head says

The previous government’s inaction on maternity care failures has led to rising reports of birth trauma and significant issues in England's wards.
Public health
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why is it so hard for the authorities to win public trust? Maybe because they keep lying to us | Gaby Hinsliff

The Afghan superinjunction serves as a focal point for conspiracy theorists, suggesting deep state deception and incompetence within the British government.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spies and SAS personnel among 100-plus Britons included in Afghan data leak

A significant data leak occurred involving personal details of spies, soldiers, and Afghan applicants for relocation due to a departmental error.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What do the Afghan leaks tell us about state secrecy in Britain? We're entering a dangerous era | Theo Burges

Lifting of a superinjunction reveals national security used to cover a political scandal affecting Afghans linked to the UK.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

Trump administration pulls $4 billion from California's high-speed rail

I have officially freed you from funding California's disastrously overpriced, HIGH SPEED TRAIN TO NOWHERE. This boondoggle has cost Taxpayers Hundreds of Billions of Dollars.
US politics
#data-breach
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'No, it wasn't me' - Patrick O'Donovan denies leaking 'garbage' claims that An Post is on 'brink of financial collapse'

An Post's CEO vehemently criticized a newspaper report about the company's dire financial situation as inaccurate and irresponsible.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

We failed those who protected us': Readers react to UK's Afghan data breach

A significant data breach at the Ministry of Defence compromised sensitive information about Afghan refugees, shrouded in a two-year cover-up.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Prevent scheme missed chances with Amess and Southport killers, report says

The report found that Prevent suffered from a long string of failings while trying to deradicalise the man who later assassinated Sir David Amess. Much blame is attributed to poor judgment and lack of communication regarding the assessment and mentoring process.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Serious questions to answer' over Afghan data breach, says Keir Starmer

Conservative ministers must answer questions about a secret scheme to resettle Afghan nationals after a significant data breach.
#cuba
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Coalition anger as half of reforms at RTE are 'delayed'

Government officials express frustration over the slow progress and lack of details regarding changes at RTÉ, emphasizing that other organizations would face harsher criticism for such delays.
Miscellaneous
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ex-Tory minister says Afghan resettlement scheme was most hapless display of ineptitude' he saw in government live

UK inflation rose unexpectedly to 3.6% in June, driven primarily by fuel and food prices.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

John Healey and MPs bask in nauseating non-mea culpas over secret Afghan relocation scheme | John Crace

Government negligence endangered thousands of Afghans and culminated in a significant data leak amid a cover-up.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Will the Government Ever Do Right by Mahmoud Khalil?

Mahmoud Khalil is suing the Trump administration for his kidnapping and wrongful arrest, seeking accountability for the government's abuses under the Federal Tort Claims Act.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Letters: Invented emergencies shroud Supreme Court in secrecy

Whether we agree or disagree with the Supreme Court's most recent emergency rulings, we're all victims of a supreme injustice when the issues being decided don't comply with Supreme Court requirements for emergencies.
US politics
#grenfell-tower
#fema
#corruption
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Infected blood victims not listened to' by ministers, says UK inquiry chair

Victims of the infected blood scandal are urging for a fairer and faster compensation system.
US politics
fromwww.thelocal.es
1 month ago

Spain's PM won't quit over scandals and confirms plan to tackle corruption

Sanchez presents an OECD-designed anti-corruption plan amid a scandal involving former allies.
#kenya
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

CNN Reporter Snapped At By Testy Officials At Texas Flood Disaster Press Conference

The Texas flood disaster has resulted in 108 fatalities, raising concerns over emergency response protocols and communication.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Poor MoD decisions resulted in Afghan commandos being wrongly abandoned, judge finds

Defective decision-making led to Afghan commandos being wrongly rejected for sanctuary after the Taliban takeover.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Did National Weather Service cuts lead to the Texas flood disaster? We don't know | Rebecca Solnit

Blame for the Independence Day floods in Texas may stem from political agendas regarding the National Weather Service's staffing shortages.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French court dismisses government Covid response probe

The investigating committee of the Court of Justice of the Republic has decided to dismiss the case, prosecutor general Remy Heitz said on Monday, without offering details.
France politics
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

It is not right': Lords urge government to end no-hope' indefinite jail terms

The government has been urged to resentence prisoners serving indefinite jail terms who cannot gain any hope of release.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago

'What are they hiding?' Florida lawmakers shut out of Alligator Alcatraz

The state's shifting justification for not letting them in - first a flat denial, then vague 'safety concerns' - only fueled suspicions.
US politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Kuenssberg: Starmer's first year ends in shambles, but could he still turn it around?

"What genius!" they mocked. They predicted drama, although not a disaster like this. The gory consequences of the decision to try and change the law on welfare this week are there for all to see.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

The Irish Independent's View: Housing reforms are a good start, but trust has to be rebuilt

Ending magical thinking in housing policy could address longstanding issues.
fromFingerlakes1.com
1 month ago

Medicaid fraud crackdown in New York: $13M recovered so far | Fingerlakes1.com

New York State has announced a major statewide crackdown on Medicaid transportation fraud, recovering over $13 million from 25 companies accused of defrauding the Medicaid system.
US politics
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Palestine Action spraying paint is not terrorism. As ministers abuse their powers, I feel a duty to speak out | Juliet Stevenson

Government inaction persists despite widespread public appeals for humanitarian intervention in Gaza.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why did India lose jets to Pakistani fire in May fight?

Government constraints on military response during conflict led to significant losses of aircraft, igniting political controversy.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Serbia: Police clash with anti-government demonstrators DW 06/28/2025

Student-led protests in Belgrade demand early elections and challenge President Vucic's rule amidst ongoing anti-government demonstrations.
SF politics
fromNon Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
1 month ago

Federal Workers Are Organizing for Democracy-from the Inside Out - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

In 2025, federal workers lead the Federal Unionists Network to combat governmental dismantling and advocate for a strong, accountable public service.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Ontario environment minister said 'we are on track' to meet 2030 climate targets. Internal docs disagree | CBC News

Ontario is projected to miss its climate change target for greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, raising concerns about policy effectiveness.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Government feared 'harassing' Post Office victims over claims

Government efforts to compensate victims of the Post Office scandal deemed insufficient, leaving many victims without fair compensation.
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

June 14 March

The Nation emphasizes the importance of independent journalism in holding power accountable.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Reviews show Tories wasted billions of pounds on HS2, transport secretary to say

The previous Conservative government's mismanagement of HS2 has led to excessive costs and wasted taxpayer money, as identified in recent reviews.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Watch: Sen. Padilla gets emotional in comments to Senate about forced removal from Noem's event

Sen. Alex Padilla emphasizes the need for peaceful protest against the Trump administration in response to his recent arrest at a press event.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Rachel Reeves defends Starmer's delay in launching grooming gangs inquiry

Rachel Reeves emphasized that Keir Starmer's new inquiry on child sexual exploitation is a genuine step towards prioritizing victims, moving beyond past hesitations for broader investigation.
UK politics
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

IRS isn't checking the performance of its identity proofing vendor

The IRS is relying on ID.me's own assessments of its solutions' performance, compromising independent verification of the identity proofing it requires for online applications.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Handcuffing a U.S. Senator Is a Warning

The concept of 'competitive authoritarianism' is increasingly relevant in light of recent governmental conduct, particularly the treatment of Senator Alex Padilla.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

After Getting Shoved to Ground and Handcuffed by Feds, Senator Alex Padilla Goes on Media Blitz

Padilla explained he was in a conference room awaiting a briefing when he asked to attend the press conference and was quickly overwhelmed by agents.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Chair of L.A. County sheriff oversight commission says he is being forced out

I expected as a matter of courtesy that you would want to speak with me and hear me out.
Los Angeles
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth Can't Name Constitutional Provision Empowering Trump to Send Marines to LA During Senate Grilling

Sen. Baldwin challenged Defense Secretary Hegseth on the constitutional authority for deploying Marines to California amid protests.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Government 'smashing the law' over failure to provide assessment of needs to kids within six-month window, teen campaigner Cara Darmody says

Let's cut straight to the chase - I'm here today to call out the blatant Assessments of Needs law-breaking by the Taoiseach and the Government.
UK politics
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Up to 13,000 retired civil servants and ministers checked for 'serious' incorrect pension payments as one owes 280,000

NSSO to address pension errors impacting public officials, with liabilities from hundreds to €280,000.
Scoping exercise underway to identify extent of pension miscalculations.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Miliband says funding plan means Sizewell C will happen as Green party criticises spending UK politics live

We're not going to apologise for the actions we took to stabilise the economy. That's what happened last year. The chancellor came into office, saw a massive black hole in the nation's finances.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

MPs ask minister if he will claw back Thames Water executive bonuses

Thames Water executives received questionable bonuses despite financial turmoil, prompting calls for accountability and recovery of funds.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Astounding' negligence revealed: governments turn blind eye to staggering prison death toll

57 inmates died from hanging using known ligature points in prisons, underscoring systemic governmental failure.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NYC Congress members fume after being denied access to ICE detainment centers in Lower Manhattan: This is not Russia' | amNewYork

Congressmembers Velazquez and Espaillat were denied access to an immigrant detention center in NYC, raising concerns about oversight and transparency.
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: San Mateo County's return to death penalty is wrong

The return of the death penalty is widely opposed and viewed as a major failure.
Performance-based pay for politicians can enhance accountability for elected officials.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'Horrific... absolutely unacceptable' - Taoiseach on nursing home revelations, but says HIQA is still fit for purpose

Micheál Martin defends HIQA despite shocking findings about privately-run nursing homes' care for the elderly.
Law
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's Budget Bill Would Gut the Judiciary's Power to Enforce Court Orders

The proposed legislative provision threatens the enforcement power of federal judges against government officials who disobey court orders.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Elon Musk Melts Down, Claims Trump Is In The "Epstein Files" and That's the Reason They Haven't Been Released

Elon Musk claims Donald Trump has a closer connection to Jeffrey Epstein than previously known, hinting at potential revelations.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New Zealand PM mulls privacy laws after aide secretly recorded sex workers'

Proposals for new privacy laws in New Zealand may arise after allegations of unauthorized recordings by a government aide.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

The Irish Independent's View: Revelation of emergency housing costs delivers another crushing blow to Government's credibility

The government's approach to the housing crisis is failing, leading to excessive taxpayer costs and a record number of families in emergency accommodation.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Opinion: Under Trump, are we entering the cruelest era in American history?

Government policies have led to unprecedented suffering, marked by a normalization of cruelty under recent administrations.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Hearing scheduled to begin process of removing San Mateo Co. Sheriff Christina Corpus

The San Mateo Board of Supervisors is starting the process to remove Sheriff Christina Corpus due to serious misconduct allegations.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Will Starmer's defence review actually solve any problems?

The government's long-awaited strategic defence review (SDR) is finally set to be published on Monday, promising an in-depth look at the true state of Britain’s armed forces.
UK politics
San Francisco
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Taves: No one's in charge. Newsom must fill California's homelessness leadership vacuum

California's homeless issue suffers from divided responsibility between local and state authorities.
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