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San Francisco
fromMission Local
38 minutes ago

In wake of nonprofit's implosion, S.F. supervisor calls for audit of Rec and Parks Dept.

Legislation to audit San Francisco's Recreation and Parks department is being proposed amid concerns over the Parks Alliance's financial practices.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
38 minutes ago

In wake of nonprofit's implosion, S.F. supervisor calls for audit of Rec and Parks Dept.

Legislation to audit San Francisco's Recreation and Parks department is being proposed amid concerns over the Parks Alliance's financial practices.
fromAbove the Law
2 hours ago

Kristi Noem Thinks Habeas Corpus Is A Deportation Spell - Above the Law

"Well, habeas corpus is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country, and to suspend their right to advancement..."
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 day ago

Mortgage industry now concerned with 'too little government'

"More than $93,000 of the final price of a new home is due to government regulations. We are concerned this will reduce competition and increase costs for borrowers."
NYC real estate
#human-rights
#ireland
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding, no sanitary products - what those seeking asylum 'faced in four-star Dublin hotel'

Asylum seekers in Dublin faced inadequate housing conditions despite being placed in a four-star hotel.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding, no sanitary products - what those seeking asylum 'faced in four-star Dublin hotel'

Asylum seekers in Dublin faced inadequate housing conditions despite being placed in a four-star hotel.
US news
fromHarvard Gazette
6 days ago

Harvard amends lawsuit to push back against new funding cuts - Harvard Gazette

Harvard's lawsuit against the Trump administration challenges funding cuts as unconstitutional, threatening vital research.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The Trump administration's attacks on oversight of executive power

The Trump administration is dismantling checks on presidential power by targeting inspector general offices.
Social justice
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Oversight agency finds Trump's federal worker firings unlawful, asks for some employees to be reinstated

Trump's mass firings of probationary employees were ruled unlawful by a federal oversight agency, allowing for potential job reinstatement.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why independent agencies were created to be independent

Trump aims to expand executive control over independent agencies, challenging long-standing traditions.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

White House claims Elon Musk does not run DOGE in new filing

The leadership structure of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) remains unclear, particularly regarding Elon Musk's role.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Not A Lot of It Makes Sense': CNN Anchor Hammers Elon Musk's Leadership of DOGE, Firing And Rehiring Employees

Trump's administration is asserting that cabinet secretaries, not Elon Musk, retain authority over government agencies amid recent controversies.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

The Trump administration's attacks on oversight of executive power

The Trump administration is dismantling checks on presidential power by targeting inspector general offices.
Social justice
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Oversight agency finds Trump's federal worker firings unlawful, asks for some employees to be reinstated

Trump's mass firings of probationary employees were ruled unlawful by a federal oversight agency, allowing for potential job reinstatement.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why independent agencies were created to be independent

Trump aims to expand executive control over independent agencies, challenging long-standing traditions.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 months ago

White House claims Elon Musk does not run DOGE in new filing

The leadership structure of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) remains unclear, particularly regarding Elon Musk's role.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Not A Lot of It Makes Sense': CNN Anchor Hammers Elon Musk's Leadership of DOGE, Firing And Rehiring Employees

Trump's administration is asserting that cabinet secretaries, not Elon Musk, retain authority over government agencies amid recent controversies.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Report on false alerts sent during L.A. fires calls for more regulation, scrutiny

It's clear that there's still so much reform needed, so that we have operating systems that people can rely on and trust in the future.
Los Angeles
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Now it will take 4 to 6 months to remove Sheriff Corpus

"County contractor Alfonso Estrada suggested a removal process for Sheriff Christina Corpus that her attorney called unfair, asserting the board should not act as accuser and judge."
SF politics
#elon-musk
DC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Judge orders Elon Musk and Doge to produce records about cost-cutting operations

Musk's Doge operations are under scrutiny for potentially unconstitutional authority.
A federal judge has ordered documents revealing staff identities related to Musk's government efficiency efforts.
Law
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

DOGE can keep accessing government data for now, judge rules

The judge shows potential receptivity to the state AGs' concerns about Musk's role and authority amid allegations of executive overreach.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US: Judge won't block Musk from firing federal workers DW 02/19/2025

Judge Chutkan raises concerns over Elon Musk's authority in federal employee firings but denies immediate restraining order to block actions of DOGE.
DC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Judge orders Elon Musk and Doge to produce records about cost-cutting operations

Musk's Doge operations are under scrutiny for potentially unconstitutional authority.
A federal judge has ordered documents revealing staff identities related to Musk's government efficiency efforts.
Law
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

DOGE can keep accessing government data for now, judge rules

The judge shows potential receptivity to the state AGs' concerns about Musk's role and authority amid allegations of executive overreach.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

US: Judge won't block Musk from firing federal workers DW 02/19/2025

Judge Chutkan raises concerns over Elon Musk's authority in federal employee firings but denies immediate restraining order to block actions of DOGE.
#cybersecurity
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

House Dems demand DOGE 'immediately terminate' unauthorized AI use

Democratic Congress members demand clarification on unauthorized AI usage in government agencies, highlighting data privacy risks and the need for oversight.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Democrats worry DOGE may have violated privacy, cybersecurity law in taking NLRB data

Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

House Dems demand DOGE 'immediately terminate' unauthorized AI use

Democratic Congress members demand clarification on unauthorized AI usage in government agencies, highlighting data privacy risks and the need for oversight.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago
Privacy professionals

Democrats worry DOGE may have violated privacy, cybersecurity law in taking NLRB data

#grace
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
UK news

'She's happy and living a meaningful life' - solicitor responsible for 'Grace' meets Norma Foley after concerns raised about report

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
UK news

'She's happy and living a meaningful life' - solicitor responsible for 'Grace' meets Norma Foley after concerns raised about report

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
UK news

'She's happy and living a meaningful life' - solicitor responsible for 'Grace' meets Norma Foley after concerns raised about report

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
UK news

'She's happy and living a meaningful life' - solicitor responsible for 'Grace' meets Norma Foley after concerns raised about report

fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Sinn Fein's John Brady to chair high-profile Public Accounts Committee

Mairead Farrell will take over as chairperson of the Finance Committee, a critical role previously held by Fianna Fáil TD John McGuinness, emphasizing her influence in scrutinizing public expenditure.
SF politics
#fda
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Trump's FDA nominee, Marty Makary, faces his first test

Marty Makary, criticized FDA's leadership, now seeks to lead the agency, highlighting a potential shift in its operational culture.
SF food
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

The FDA is Suspending Quality Checks on Milk and Diary Products Because of Firings

The FDA's suspension of dairy quality testing indicates regression in food safety measures due to workforce cuts.
Food safety in the U.S. is jeopardized by reduced capabilities within the FDA.
US news
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Trump's FDA nominee, Marty Makary, faces his first test

Marty Makary, criticized FDA's leadership, now seeks to lead the agency, highlighting a potential shift in its operational culture.
SF food
fromwww.esquire.com
3 weeks ago

The FDA is Suspending Quality Checks on Milk and Diary Products Because of Firings

The FDA's suspension of dairy quality testing indicates regression in food safety measures due to workforce cuts.
Food safety in the U.S. is jeopardized by reduced capabilities within the FDA.
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth's Patriotic Duty Is to Resign

Hegseth has bungled one issue after another. His anti-wokeness campaign has removed I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings from the Naval Academy's library while leaving Mein Kampf on its shelves.
US politics
NYC politics
from48 hills
1 month ago

Fielder proposal to protect unhoused families runs into opposition from 'moderates' - 48 hills

The board voted on a resolution to halt evictions from shelters but faced opposition from conservative supervisors concerned about evidence of the issue.
#doge
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

User with Russian IP address tried to log into NLRB systems following DOGE access, whistleblower says

A Russian IP attempted to access NLRB systems right after DOGE's alleged data extraction, raising security concerns.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

User with Russian IP address tried to log into NLRB systems following DOGE access, whistleblower says

A Russian IP attempted to access NLRB systems right after DOGE's alleged data extraction, raising security concerns.
US Elections
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | GOP senator proposes bill to claw back $46M owed in taxes by IRS workers

GOP Sen. Joni Ernst introduces legislation to ensure IRS employees fulfill tax obligations and hold them accountable to the same rules they enforce.
US politics
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Defense Sec Hegseth in Signalgate Pentagon watchdog probe

The Pentagon is investigating Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over his use of Signal for government discussions, questioning potential security breaches.
#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: How Lack of Data Privacy Enables Oppression

Government data collection amplifies surveillance, jeopardizing privacy, especially for marginalized groups who face inequity and discrimination in accessing basic services.
Privacy professionals
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: How Lack of Data Privacy Enables Oppression

Government data collection amplifies surveillance, jeopardizing privacy, especially for marginalized groups who face inequity and discrimination in accessing basic services.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Indian parliament's lower house passes controversial Muslim endowments bill

The reform of the waqf laws seeks to integrate non-Muslims into the management of Muslim endowments, raising fears among Muslims of potential dispossession and mismanagement.
Right-wing politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

'Twitter Files' journalist Matt Taibbi spars with Biden's disinfo czar in censorship hearing: 'We don't need a truth squad'

The American government has no role in protecting citizens from speech. The whole idea of the system that was designed by Jefferson and Madison is that the American people view each other as adults who are capable of sorting out the truth for themselves.
US politics
#foreign-policy
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Top Democrats ask Rubio for answers on now-canceled $400 million Tesla plan

Congressional Democrats criticized the canceled $400 million Tesla vehicle purchase for potentially violating procurement laws and enriching Elon Musk.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Top Democrats ask Rubio for answers on now-canceled $400 million Tesla plan

Congressional Democrats criticized the canceled $400 million Tesla vehicle purchase for potentially violating procurement laws and enriching Elon Musk.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

S.F. is weak and ineffective at preventing conflicts of interest, report finds

"City departments routinely fail to screen panelists for conflicts of interest before seating them on panels that judge bids for contracts, risking ties to awarded groups."
NYC politics
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

After Trump fires FTC commissioners, could Fed's Powell be next?

The firings of FTC commissioners raise concerns about the potential impact on governmental stability and independence, especially regarding economic oversight.
Pets
fromWashington Post
7 years ago

Wounded pigs and dehydrated ducks: Questions arise about how the Agriculture Department treats its animals

USDA faces backlash for poor animal treatment in labs, including euthanasia of healthy kittens and neglect of various animals.
Privacy professionals
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Harvard doctors sue Trump after research removed from government website for references to the LGBTQ+ community

The Trump administration faces a lawsuit for removing medical articles important for LGBTQ+ healthcare from a government website.
Miami food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Florida Home Insurers Blamed Storm Losses for Rapid Rate Hikes as Parent Companies and Affiliates Made Billions

Florida's home insurance premiums are under scrutiny for potential unjustified hikes linked to profit-shifting practices by insurers.
#public-spending
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Inside story of the swelling costs of doomed 6.7m Arts Council project, as Cabinet left furious

fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Inside story of the swelling costs of doomed 6.7m Arts Council project, as Cabinet left furious

#pesticides
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Wandsworth told it must fix 'serious failings' in council housing

Wandsworth Council is facing significant fire safety and property condition issues, as highlighted by a report from the Government's Regulator of Social Housing.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

With the CFPB on Pause, Here's How to Protect Yourself

Consumers must be more vigilant due to reduced regulatory oversight.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is currently facing operational challenges and reduced enforcement.
UK news
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

US chides UK for seeking encryption backdoor

US official criticizes UK for pressuring Apple on encryption backdoor, citing potential risks to American privacy and security.
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