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US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Administration Forces Out More Senior Justice Dept. Officials

The Trump administration's recent personnel changes at the Justice Department emphasize loyalty over experience, alarmingly undermining its independence.
US politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Trump Cabinet members 2025: Patel, Rubio, Vought running multiple agencies

Trump's approach to federal appointments disrupts traditional roles, with officials holding multiple positions complicating agency operations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Appointees Fire 2,000 U.S.A.I.D. Employees and Put Others Worldwide on Leave

The Trump administration's mass layoffs at U.S.A.I.D. aim to cut foreign aid drastically.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

He Was a Conspiracy Theorist Podcaster. Trump Loved Him. Now He's the FBI's Deputy Director.

Trump's appointment of Dan Bongino to the FBI raises concerns about politicization and undermines agency professionalism.
Washington DC
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Inside Dan Bongino's Impressive Property Portfolio as Donald Trump Names Him FBI Deputy Director

Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent, has been appointed as FBI deputy director, raising concerns over his lack of traditional FBI experience.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Trump Administration Forces Out More Senior Justice Dept. Officials

The Trump administration's recent personnel changes at the Justice Department emphasize loyalty over experience, alarmingly undermining its independence.
US politics
fromAxios
4 months ago

Trump Cabinet members 2025: Patel, Rubio, Vought running multiple agencies

Trump's approach to federal appointments disrupts traditional roles, with officials holding multiple positions complicating agency operations.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Appointees Fire 2,000 U.S.A.I.D. Employees and Put Others Worldwide on Leave

The Trump administration's mass layoffs at U.S.A.I.D. aim to cut foreign aid drastically.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
4 months ago

He Was a Conspiracy Theorist Podcaster. Trump Loved Him. Now He's the FBI's Deputy Director.

Trump's appointment of Dan Bongino to the FBI raises concerns about politicization and undermines agency professionalism.
Washington DC
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Inside Dan Bongino's Impressive Property Portfolio as Donald Trump Names Him FBI Deputy Director

Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent, has been appointed as FBI deputy director, raising concerns over his lack of traditional FBI experience.
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US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Senate confirms Kash Patel, fierce critic of FBI, to head the bureau

Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI Director despite bipartisan concerns over his qualifications and temperament.
Washington DC
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

White House pulling Dave Weldon's nomination to run CDC

The White House withdrew Dave Weldon's nomination for CDC director shortly before his confirmation hearing.
EU data protection
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Social Security Commissioner Reportedly Ousted After Denying Elon Musk Access to Sensitive Files'

Michelle King was ousted as acting commissioner of the SSA after denying Elon Musk's DOGE access to sensitive agency files.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors

The White House's sudden firing of two career prosecutors raises concerns about presidential overreach.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Top Lawyers, Jan. 6 Prosecutors Urge DC Court to Investigate Trump Appointee for Violations of His Oath of Office' in Scathing Letter

Ed Martin's controversial past raises red flags regarding his suitability as U.S. Attorney, prompting calls for investigation by a group of attorneys.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Senate confirms Kash Patel, fierce critic of FBI, to head the bureau

Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI Director despite bipartisan concerns over his qualifications and temperament.
Washington DC
fromCbsnews
3 months ago

White House pulling Dave Weldon's nomination to run CDC

The White House withdrew Dave Weldon's nomination for CDC director shortly before his confirmation hearing.
EU data protection
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Social Security Commissioner Reportedly Ousted After Denying Elon Musk Access to Sensitive Files'

Michelle King was ousted as acting commissioner of the SSA after denying Elon Musk's DOGE access to sensitive agency files.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors

The White House's sudden firing of two career prosecutors raises concerns about presidential overreach.
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Top Lawyers, Jan. 6 Prosecutors Urge DC Court to Investigate Trump Appointee for Violations of His Oath of Office' in Scathing Letter

Ed Martin's controversial past raises red flags regarding his suitability as U.S. Attorney, prompting calls for investigation by a group of attorneys.
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