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France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

France spent 90,000 countering research into impact of Pacific nuclear tests

France's CEA spent significant resources disputing research on the adverse impacts of nuclear tests in French Polynesia, revealing accountability concerns.
#press-freedom
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Miranda Devine: Pitiful lefty White House press corps whines about access after barely making a peep when Biden was AWOL in office

Biden's administration faces criticism for limiting press access, in contrast to Trump's more open media engagement.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Defense Sec. Hegseth puts new limits on press access at the Pentagon

The Pentagon is imposing new restrictions on journalists, limiting access to key areas to enhance national security.
US politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Miranda Devine: Pitiful lefty White House press corps whines about access after barely making a peep when Biden was AWOL in office

Biden's administration faces criticism for limiting press access, in contrast to Trump's more open media engagement.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Defense Sec. Hegseth puts new limits on press access at the Pentagon

The Pentagon is imposing new restrictions on journalists, limiting access to key areas to enhance national security.
NYC politics
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Trump admin lifts hold on offshore wind farm, doesn't explain why

Construction of Empire Wind has resumed, but reasons for the hold and its end remain unclear.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Perrier owner scrutinised after France reportedly covered up illegal water filter treatment

The French government concealed a scandal about illegal filtering treatments used by Nestle on Perrier mineral water.
#fbi
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

MAGA Influencers Slam Trump AG Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files

MAGA influencers are frustrated with the lack of transparency regarding the DOJ's Epstein files, questioning if the government is protecting powerful elites.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
3 months ago

Scoop: FBI finds secret JFK assassination records after Trump order

The new JFK assassination records, totaling 14,000 pages, may challenge information release protocols within the government.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

SignalGate Should Serve as a Cautionary Tale for Republicans Why Isn't It?

A new wave of transparency is emerging in government, elicited by public demand for accountability.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago

MAGA Influencers Slam Trump AG Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files

MAGA influencers are frustrated with the lack of transparency regarding the DOJ's Epstein files, questioning if the government is protecting powerful elites.
Miscellaneous
fromAxios
3 months ago

Scoop: FBI finds secret JFK assassination records after Trump order

The new JFK assassination records, totaling 14,000 pages, may challenge information release protocols within the government.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

SignalGate Should Serve as a Cautionary Tale for Republicans Why Isn't It?

A new wave of transparency is emerging in government, elicited by public demand for accountability.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago

Federal report reveals the cause of mysterious drone sightings - but major mystery remains

The alignment of the aircraft gave the appearance to observers on the ground of them hovering in formation while they were actually moving directly at the observers.
US politics
#doge
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

We found a DOGE guy at NASA because his Google Calendar was public

Doge staff, including Riley Sennott, are linked to both NASA and the Trump administration, revealing their opaque hiring processes through a publicly accessible calendar.
NYC startup
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

We found a DOGE guy at NASA because his Google Calendar was public

Doge staff, including Riley Sennott, are linked to both NASA and the Trump administration, revealing their opaque hiring processes through a publicly accessible calendar.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

'I believe the number abused by him in Ireland alone could be closer to 500' - victim of disgraced surgeon Michael Shine calls for sealed review to be opened

A victim of disgraced surgeon Michael Shine insists on making the sealed report by retired judge TC Smyth available to the public, emphasizing the need for transparency.
UK news
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 weeks ago

Ex-HUD official claims trillions spent on underground bunkers

Fitts claimed during an interview that there is an extraordinary underground and undersea infrastructure in the U.S., comprising over 170 bases connected by transportation systems.
Silicon Valley real estate
#new-york-budget
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Taxpayers - and politicians - will have just hours to review Hochul's $254 billion NY state budget before voting begins

New York lawmakers face a rushed vote on a massive budget package without adequate public and legislative review.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Taxpayers - and politicians - will have just hours to review Hochul's $254 billion NY state budget before voting begins

New York lawmakers face a rushed vote on a massive budget package without adequate public and legislative review.
#trump-administration
Privacy professionals
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Firing of FOIA officers leaves experts worried about public records access under Trump - Poynter

Timely access to public records is hindered by recent staff firings, raising concerns under the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

What to Know About the JFK Files and Why They're Being Released Now

Trump is determined to release JFK assassination documents without redactions, emphasizing transparency over historical events.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Says He'll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday

President Trump is set to release approximately 80,000 files on JFK's assassination, promising no redactions.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

White House launches news-style site to promote favorable coverage of Trump

The Trump administration created a government website exclusively for positive coverage of the president, sidelining traditional news media.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

HHS guts the teams that fulfill public records requests for health agencies

The Trump administration's job cuts at HHS jeopardize public access to health records under FOIA.
Privacy professionals
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Firing of FOIA officers leaves experts worried about public records access under Trump - Poynter

Timely access to public records is hindered by recent staff firings, raising concerns under the Trump administration.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

What to Know About the JFK Files and Why They're Being Released Now

Trump is determined to release JFK assassination documents without redactions, emphasizing transparency over historical events.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Says He'll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday

President Trump is set to release approximately 80,000 files on JFK's assassination, promising no redactions.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

White House launches news-style site to promote favorable coverage of Trump

The Trump administration created a government website exclusively for positive coverage of the president, sidelining traditional news media.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

HHS guts the teams that fulfill public records requests for health agencies

The Trump administration's job cuts at HHS jeopardize public access to health records under FOIA.
#ai-technology
Data science
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Ignoring citizens' privacy to build a centralized database and track people

The consolidation of government data for tracking immigrants raises concerns about privacy and accuracy.
The Trump administration's executive order endorses data sharing across federal agencies.
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
NYC startup

DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations

Data science
fromFlowingData
1 month ago

Ignoring citizens' privacy to build a centralized database and track people

The consolidation of government data for tracking immigrants raises concerns about privacy and accuracy.
The Trump administration's executive order endorses data sharing across federal agencies.
fromWIRED
4 weeks ago
NYC startup

DOGE Put a College Student in Charge of Using AI to Rewrite Regulations

#public-engagement
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Ends 50+ Years of Public Input in HHS Rulemaking Process

HHS policy change removes public input from certain rulemaking processes, raising concerns about harmful impacts without stakeholder engagement.
Public health
fromTruthout
2 months ago

RFK Jr. Ends 50+ Years of Public Input in HHS Rulemaking Process

HHS policy change removes public input from certain rulemaking processes, raising concerns about harmful impacts without stakeholder engagement.
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: FOIL'ed Again Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Department of Transportation has 16 staff dedicated to processing FOIL requests, but responses often take over six months.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Open up Our Data And Information Portals For Better Government Transparency

New York City struggles with transparency in government and campaign finance, necessitating improvements in data accessibility and civic engagement.
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Meet Your Candidates: Dante Arnwine and Jamell Henderson Strive to Unseat Incumbent in District 41

NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Wednesday's Headlines: FOIL'ed Again Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The Department of Transportation has 16 staff dedicated to processing FOIL requests, but responses often take over six months.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

Open up Our Data And Information Portals For Better Government Transparency

New York City struggles with transparency in government and campaign finance, necessitating improvements in data accessibility and civic engagement.
fromBKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Meet Your Candidates: Dante Arnwine and Jamell Henderson Strive to Unseat Incumbent in District 41

#cdc
fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Public health

RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records teams, despite "transparency" promises

fromCbsnews
1 month ago
Public health

RFK Jr. purges CDC and FDA's public records teams, despite "transparency" promises

#elon-musk
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Musk's Team Must Produce Documents to Comply With Open Records Laws, Judge Says

Elon Musk's government unit must comply with public disclosure laws, according to a federal judge's ruling.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Unsure if Musk Plans to Fire Federal Workers Who Don't Respond to Email: I Guess You Get Fired'

Elon Musk's email to federal employees requires responses, but Trump was unclear about the implications of not responding.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
3 months ago

The DOGE savings tracker wants you to think it's transparent-but its visualizations are misleading

The updated DOGE website emphasizes government transparency but presents questionable savings figures, undermining trust in its data.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US news

Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for 'radical transparency' from government

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Musk's Team Must Produce Documents to Comply With Open Records Laws, Judge Says

Elon Musk's government unit must comply with public disclosure laws, according to a federal judge's ruling.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Unsure if Musk Plans to Fire Federal Workers Who Don't Respond to Email: I Guess You Get Fired'

Elon Musk's email to federal employees requires responses, but Trump was unclear about the implications of not responding.
Non-profit organizations
fromFast Company
3 months ago

The DOGE savings tracker wants you to think it's transparent-but its visualizations are misleading

The updated DOGE website emphasizes government transparency but presents questionable savings figures, undermining trust in its data.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago
US news

Trump signs order to study how to expand IVF and calls for 'radical transparency' from government

fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

San Jose leader made unusual move to change staff email addresses - San Jose Spotlight

Kamei's request for email changes is unusual and raises concerns about transparency, especially following her silence on serious allegations against a former councilmember.
NYC politics
#trump
Women in technology
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

FTC removes posts critical of big tech from its website | TechCrunch

The FTC has removed over 300 critical blog posts against Big Tech under former chair Lina Khan.
The deletions reflect a shift in regulatory vigilance towards corporations.
Privacy technologies
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

AT&T technician Mark Klein, who exposed secret NSA spying, dies | TechCrunch

Mark Klein, whistleblower on NSA surveillance, has passed away at 79, revealing significant government access to American internet data.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Release of technology secretary's use of ChatGPT will have Whitehall sweating

The Freedom of Information Act is causing concerns among officials due to increased scrutiny from disclosures regarding personal and AI-based communications.
#extraterrestrial-life
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

80 years of lies and deception': is this film proof of alien life on Earth?

The documentary 'The Age of Disclosure' claims the US government has hidden evidence of extraterrestrial life, sparking both intrigue and skepticism.
Privacy professionals
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

80 years of lies and deception': is this film proof of alien life on Earth?

The documentary 'The Age of Disclosure' claims the US government has hidden evidence of extraterrestrial life, sparking both intrigue and skepticism.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Revealed: the guide the MoD uses to keep its secrets secret

The MoD's censorship guide outlines when government documents can remain classified, potentially hindering historical transparency.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Trump's Spy Chief Urged to Declassify Details of Secret Surveillance Program

The new surveillance provision raises severe privacy concerns, according to Senator Wyden.
Transparency in surveillance practices is essential to protect civil liberties.
The ACLU urges declassification to limit NSA's sweeping authority.
Privacy experts challenge intelligence claims regarding wiretap estimations.
SF real estate
fromWIRED
2 months ago

Here's a Map of the For-Sale Government Properties the GSA Pulled From Its Website

The GSA published and then removed a list of federal properties for sale, raising concerns about transparency.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

No big new revelations in Justice Department's release of Jeffrey Epstein files

The first wave of documents released about Jeffrey Epstein includes largely known information, raising questions about the Justice Department's intent for transparency.
US news
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

AG Pam Bondi Releases The Epstein Files'

The Epstein Files release raised concerns about transparency and the adequacy of disclosed information.
Media industry
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Mississippi Judge Orders Newspaper to Delete From Its Website Editorial Critical of City Officials

A Mississippi judge's order to erase a critical editorial violates First Amendment press freedoms, raising concerns over governmental transparency and media independence.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Aspiring public watchdogs sought for next Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury

The Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury seeks public participants to oversee government efficiency, transparency and corruption, with applications due March 28 for the 2025-2026 term.
East Bay (California)
#public-interest
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

All Gonna Be Released, Uncle Sam!' Trump Vows MLK, JFK, RFK Assassination Secrets Will Be Made Public in Coming Days'

Trump plans to declassify documents on key historical assassinations to promote government transparency.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

All Gonna Be Released, Uncle Sam!' Trump Vows MLK, JFK, RFK Assassination Secrets Will Be Made Public in Coming Days'

Trump plans to declassify documents on key historical assassinations to promote government transparency.
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