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#campaign-finance
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC pol wants Cuomo cut off from taxpayer funds in mayor campaign: 'Not following the rules'

Council member calls for investigation into Cuomo's campaign financing practices.
Cuomo allegedly violated campaign finance rules according to local officials.
Calls for accountability in political fundraising and public matching funds.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Jasmine Crockett branded a hypocrite for taking $370k from PACs, business trips to Hamas-supporting Qatar: records

Jasmine Crockett misrepresented her PAC contributions by claiming she accepted none, while evidence shows she received nearly $400,000 from PACs.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

NYC pol wants Cuomo cut off from taxpayer funds in mayor campaign: 'Not following the rules'

Council member calls for investigation into Cuomo's campaign financing practices.
Cuomo allegedly violated campaign finance rules according to local officials.
Calls for accountability in political fundraising and public matching funds.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Jasmine Crockett branded a hypocrite for taking $370k from PACs, business trips to Hamas-supporting Qatar: records

Jasmine Crockett misrepresented her PAC contributions by claiming she accepted none, while evidence shows she received nearly $400,000 from PACs.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

WATCH: Mike Lee Goes Stone Cold Silent, Flees from Reporter Pressing Him Over MN Shooting Posts

Sen. Mike Lee faced backlash for posts trivializing a targeted shooting incident in Minnesota, evading questions about his statements while being confronted by reporters.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Louise Casey criticises Tories for politicising her grooming gangs report UK politics live

I'm disappointed by it, to put it mildly. I really hoped and hope still that the report is so clear, it's so straightforward. We need to change some laws.
UK politics
#labour-party
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Labour MP arrested on suspicion of rape and child sex offences

A Labour MP has been arrested for serious sexual offences, leading to his suspension from the party amid an ongoing police investigation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
UK politics

Louise Casey is right: children must be saved from grooming gangs. But the culture warriors must be ignored | Polly Toynbee

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Labour MP arrested on suspicion of rape and child sex offences

A Labour MP has been arrested for serious sexual offences, leading to his suspension from the party amid an ongoing police investigation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
UK politics

Louise Casey is right: children must be saved from grooming gangs. But the culture warriors must be ignored | Polly Toynbee

#democracy
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Sen. Padilla and our diminishing democracy are violently slammed to the ground and cuffed by Trump's regime

The violent removal of Sen. Alex Padilla from a press conference exemplifies a troubling disregard for democratic processes and civil discourse.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
6 days ago

Sen. Padilla and our diminishing democracy are violently slammed to the ground and cuffed by Trump's regime

The violent removal of Sen. Alex Padilla from a press conference exemplifies a troubling disregard for democratic processes and civil discourse.
#reproductive-rights
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

France's premier faces questions from an inquiry on a Catholic school abuse scandal

Quality journalism is essential in critical times, relying on donations to maintain coverage and accessibility without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Brianna Ghey's mother hits out at potential watering down of Online Safety Bill

The call for stronger online safety measures is emphasized, highlighting the urgency due to youth vulnerability.
Public donations support independent journalism, ensuring access to critical reporting for all.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Tories demand ministers get a grip' after Manchester Arena bomber's brother's attack

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism amidst critical U.S. issues, while addressing a serious prison security incident involving Hashem Abedi.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

France's premier faces questions from an inquiry on a Catholic school abuse scandal

Quality journalism is essential in critical times, relying on donations to maintain coverage and accessibility without paywalls.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Brianna Ghey's mother hits out at potential watering down of Online Safety Bill

The call for stronger online safety measures is emphasized, highlighting the urgency due to youth vulnerability.
Public donations support independent journalism, ensuring access to critical reporting for all.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Tories demand ministers get a grip' after Manchester Arena bomber's brother's attack

The Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism amidst critical U.S. issues, while addressing a serious prison security incident involving Hashem Abedi.
#andrew-cuomo
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Nursing-home kin rip Cuomo COVID lawsuit dismissal: 'He should be in prison'

The lawsuit against Andrew Cuomo regarding nursing home deaths during COVID-19 was dismissed, leaving families of victims frustrated and concerned about his political ambitions.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

House Republicans ask DOJ to charge Andrew Cuomo for lying about 'calculated cover-up' of NY nursing home deaths

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Nursing-home kin rip Cuomo COVID lawsuit dismissal: 'He should be in prison'

The lawsuit against Andrew Cuomo regarding nursing home deaths during COVID-19 was dismissed, leaving families of victims frustrated and concerned about his political ambitions.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
NYC politics

House Republicans ask DOJ to charge Andrew Cuomo for lying about 'calculated cover-up' of NY nursing home deaths

#immigration-policy
fromTruthout
6 days ago
SF politics

Senator Padilla Forcibly Removed From Kristi Noem Press Conference Touting ICE Crackdown

SF politics
fromTruthout
6 days ago

Senator Padilla Forcibly Removed From Kristi Noem Press Conference Touting ICE Crackdown

Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference, raising concerns over law enforcement and political accountability.
#press-conference
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Imagine What They're Doing to Farm Workers!' Senator Gets Emotional as He Recounts Being Manhandled By Federal Agents at Presser

fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago
Black Lives Matter

Imagine What They're Doing to Farm Workers!' Senator Gets Emotional as He Recounts Being Manhandled By Federal Agents at Presser

#congress
#trump-administration
US news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Faces of the Republican Party

The Trump administration's actions are causing significant global and domestic turmoil, prompting a rise in accountability journalism.
US news
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Sh*t Gets Real

The Trump administration's actions are causing unprecedented chaos and repression, and independent journalism is crucial for accountability.
US news
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Trumkmusp

The Trump administration's actions are causing significant turmoil at home and abroad, leading to a demand for resilient journalism.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'Blatantly illegal': Mass. leaders react to Trump officials leaking war plans through group chat

Accidental leak of military plans by Trump administration raises concerns over national security and competence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Senator Fires Back at White House Over Demand He Apologize'

Sen. Chris Van Hollen defends due process rights, emphasizing the importance of constitutional protections against the Trump administration's actions.
US news
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

The Faces of the Republican Party

The Trump administration's actions are causing significant global and domestic turmoil, prompting a rise in accountability journalism.
US news
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Sh*t Gets Real

The Trump administration's actions are causing unprecedented chaos and repression, and independent journalism is crucial for accountability.
US news
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Trumkmusp

The Trump administration's actions are causing significant turmoil at home and abroad, leading to a demand for resilient journalism.
US politics
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

'Blatantly illegal': Mass. leaders react to Trump officials leaking war plans through group chat

Accidental leak of military plans by Trump administration raises concerns over national security and competence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Senator Fires Back at White House Over Demand He Apologize'

Sen. Chris Van Hollen defends due process rights, emphasizing the importance of constitutional protections against the Trump administration's actions.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Bass wasn't the only one deleting texts during the firestorms. Supervisor Barger did too

Mayor Karen Bass and Supervisor Kathryn Barger are criticized for deleting texts during January firestorms, raising concerns about transparency and public records.
#human-rights
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

A moment of judgment has come at last: not just for Netanyahu but for his enablers | Owen Jones

Western politicians are increasingly anxious about their complicity regarding the conflict in Gaza, prompting urgent discussions on accountability.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

A moment of judgment has come at last: not just for Netanyahu but for his enablers | Owen Jones

Western politicians are increasingly anxious about their complicity regarding the conflict in Gaza, prompting urgent discussions on accountability.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Gets Cornered in Hearing, Insists She's Proud' To Vote for Bill She Trashed Just Yesterday

Rep. Greene expressed regret over a provision in a spending bill banning state regulation of AI for a decade, claiming ignorance of its existence.
#government-oversight
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Commentary: Illinois' Transit Funding Flop Should Be Cautionary Tale for CA - Streetsblog California

In Illinois, the legislators that were fighting for transit were desperately trying to find new money to fill RTA's budget chasm. A tax on deliveries, tolls, reallocating other sales takes...all of these fixes were proposed and shot-down.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Raskin Tells MSNBC's Mohyeldin There is NO Justification' for Terror Like in Boulder, Not Even the War in Gaza

Raskin emphasized that no ideological motivation can justify violence or terror, stressing the need to confront hatred and anti-Semitism in America.
Black Lives Matter
#democratic-party
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who railed about 'defending democracy' after 2020, faces discipline in his own party for election interference

Rep. Adriano Espaillat faces potential suspension after an ethics probe found he engaged in misconduct during a party election.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Rep. Adriano Espaillat, who railed about 'defending democracy' after 2020, faces discipline in his own party for election interference

Rep. Adriano Espaillat faces potential suspension after an ethics probe found he engaged in misconduct during a party election.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

The week in whoppers: McIver's ICE blame, Abrams' egotistical fantasy and more

Rep. McIver misattributes blame to ICE agents for escalating a confrontation during a protest outside the Newark detention center.
#dail-eireann
#donald-trump
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Why Trump's Epic Crypto Corruption Will Go Unpunished

Trump's corruption is unprecedented in American political history, marked by sheer scale and lack of accountability.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

He Is A Criminal!' AOC Calls Trump Everything From Rapist To Stock Cheat In Rally Speech

AOC lambasts Trump, alleging market manipulation and calling for an end to congressional stock trading.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Why Trump's Epic Crypto Corruption Will Go Unpunished

Trump's corruption is unprecedented in American political history, marked by sheer scale and lack of accountability.
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

He Is A Criminal!' AOC Calls Trump Everything From Rapist To Stock Cheat In Rally Speech

AOC lambasts Trump, alleging market manipulation and calling for an end to congressional stock trading.
#france
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

Breaking: French far-right leader Le Pen found guilty in embezzlement trial

Marine Le Pen and eight co-defendants found guilty of misuse of European Parliament funds, potentially barring her from public office.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 months ago

Breaking: French far-right leader Le Pen found guilty in embezzlement trial

Marine Le Pen and eight co-defendants found guilty of misuse of European Parliament funds, potentially barring her from public office.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Jake Tapper Battles Megyn Kelly About His Coverage of Biden

Kelly insisted that the gaffe about Walorski demanded further scrutiny. "You just forgot that Jackie Walorski was dead... You lowered the flags... 13 days before you sat with him."
US politics
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Oncologist who worked with Joe Biden said president should not choose White House doctor

Emanuel argued that an independent group of doctors should oversee the White House physician role, highlighting the need for transparency in presidential health matters.
US politics
#public-safety
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | AOC's district saw a 70% crime surge - more than double NYC average: 'She doesn't care'

Crime rates have surged significantly in AOC's district, igniting frustration among residents regarding her leadership and attention to community issues.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago
East Bay (California)

A look at Loren Taylor's history on the Oakland City Council

Candidates often retract promises once in office; historical legislative actions can indicate future policy directions.
Examining past voting records helps elucidate how candidates may govern if elected.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | AOC's district saw a 70% crime surge - more than double NYC average: 'She doesn't care'

Crime rates have surged significantly in AOC's district, igniting frustration among residents regarding her leadership and attention to community issues.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tory MP claims 1,100 for purchase of freely available Who's Who books

A Tory MP claimed over £1,100 for Who's Who books despite them being available for free in Parliament.
MP expenses policies allow for claims on certain materials, but the discretion leads to controversial filings.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

FBI chief Kash Patel turns tables on Democrat accusing him of weaponizing bureau

"Ma'am, you want to know who was targeted by a weaponized FBI? Me." Patel defended himself against allegations of targeting political figures linked to his book.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

House Democrat Celebrates Scott Bessent Telling Her Peter Navarro Isn't Joining Upcoming Trade Talks: Thank God For That!'

I'm sorry, Congresswoman, but that would not benefit the United States.
US politics
NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Chris Cuomo Tears Into Coward' Senator for Bailing on Show at Last Minute: What a Punk Ass Move'

Cuomo blasts Sen. Kennedy for bailing last minute, labeling him a coward and a punk for avoiding public accountability.
#trump
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Judiciary's Last Stand

Trump's attack on the rule of law represents a significant political threat to America's legal institutions, unprecedented since the Civil War.
US politics
fromwww.twincities.com
1 month ago

Trump says it's Biden's economy, but businesses and economists beg to differ

Trump claims credit for stock market gains and blames Biden for losses, raising questions about presidential responsibility for economic performance.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Minister 'starts to take women's health seriously'

"I think the minister is starting to take women's health more seriously but there is a way to go. It's good that the minister has accepted the findings of the public health report into women's health."
UK politics
#ice
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Careless People tracks Facebook's transformation as a political entity, revealing its alarming indifference to user safety and ethical considerations during major global events.
World politics
NYC politics
fromAol
1 month ago

NYC pol accused of blocking critics from posting on her social media and dares naysayer to take her to court: 'Not democratic'

Brooklyn Assembly member Emily Gallagher is accused of censoring critics on social media, raising First Amendment concerns.
#national-security
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Is That True?' Abby Phillip Presses House Republican After He's Accused of Taking Money from Musk

Elon Musk's involvement with military briefing raises concerns about security conflicts due to his business interests in China.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Senate Intelligence Committee Questioned CIA Director and Others on Atlantic Group Text

Senate Intelligence Committee hearing highlighted tensions over classified information and media involvement in intelligence discussions.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Is That True?' Abby Phillip Presses House Republican After He's Accused of Taking Money from Musk

Elon Musk's involvement with military briefing raises concerns about security conflicts due to his business interests in China.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Senate Intelligence Committee Questioned CIA Director and Others on Atlantic Group Text

Senate Intelligence Committee hearing highlighted tensions over classified information and media involvement in intelligence discussions.
#letitia-james
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

AG Tish's alleged mortgage fraud: Letters to the Editor - April 18, 2025

Letitia James faces potential prosecution for alleged mortgage fraud, sparking public scrutiny and calls for accountability.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
NYC politics

Conservatives gloat after Trump admin refers NY AG Letitia James for potential prosecution: 'Karma'

Letitia James faces a criminal referral for alleged mortgage fraud, sparking criticism and claims of hypocrisy from conservatives.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

AG Tish's alleged mortgage fraud: Letters to the Editor - April 18, 2025

Letitia James faces potential prosecution for alleged mortgage fraud, sparking public scrutiny and calls for accountability.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Conservatives gloat after Trump admin refers NY AG Letitia James for potential prosecution: 'Karma'

Letitia James faces a criminal referral for alleged mortgage fraud, sparking criticism and claims of hypocrisy from conservatives.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Trump's FCC chair threatens Comcast, demands changes to NBC news coverage

Carr's recent actions to investigate news distortion complaints indicate a willingness to pursue formal proceedings against major networks like NBC, CBS, and ABC.
Media industry
NYC politics
from48 hills
2 months ago

What if the DA broke the law? Where is the outrage from all the tough-on-crime folks? - 48 hills

Brook Jenkins' actions in accessing and leaking confidential data highlight a double standard in accountability for public officials.
SF politics
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Campaign notebook: City Hall purge, doxxing, big tech money and oppo research

The termination of Leigh Hanson and revelations from FBI investigations overshadowed the Oakland mayoral race.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Lawyer queries Reform UK investigation into Rupert Lowe

Rupert Lowe's legal team questions the independence of a bullying investigation against him, claiming it was politically influenced.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

With this damning of Le Pen, France can be the anti-Trump'. It's a bold path others should follow| Alexander Hurst

The French justice system imposed a five-year ban on Marine Le Pen for embezzlement, reinforcing that no one is above the law.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump AG Pam Bondi is Sticking To Safe Space Fox News Hits Time To Stop Hiding

Bondi’s exclusive appearances on Fox highlight a strategy that limits public access to the attorney general, prioritizing loyalty to Trump over broader accountability.
US politics
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Michelle O'Neill did not break Ministerial Code over McMonagle explanation, report finds

"Never for a second did I see Michael McMonagle" - First Minister Michelle O'Neill. This statement highlights the disconnect between the leaders and their associates amid the controversy.
UK news
US politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Tlaib: Democrats Rage Over Yemen Strike Leak, But Not at the Strike Itself

Political accountability is being debated over the leaks rather than the civilian impact of airstrikes on Yemen.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A Climate of Truth by Mike Berners-Lee review a white-hot takedown of environmental policy

UK expansion of oil and gas production is strategically misleading, as it fails to address global market realities affecting energy prices.
NYC politics
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

Opinion: NYC Workers Ask NYC Candidates to Divest Our Pensions from War

Candidates must commit to divesting New York City's pension funds from Israeli securities to maintain moral integrity alongside fossil fuel divestment.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Mother's anger as disabled son (9) 'used' in 'election stunt' for 3.6m funding that never materialised

"I think it is very low. We were promised the money and it was never given," says Denise McGahern, expressing her frustration over unfulfilled funding commitments.
Fundraising
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

CNN Calls BS on Gavin Newsom in Brutal Fact Check

During a controversial interview with Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk this month, Newsom attempted to distance himself from some of his more liberal policies in the past, including the use of the term Latinx.
SF LGBT
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

We ran the wrong headline about the fired FTC commissioners

The firings of FTC commissioners highlight challenges in journalistic integrity and the limits of language in reporting controversial legal actions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Covid changed our lives and not for the better | Letters

The silence surrounding the ongoing impact of Covid, including preventable deaths and the psychological toll on all age groups, raises serious concerns about political accountability.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Child with cerebral palsy 'used as prop' for Minister's unfulfilled cash promise two days before local elections, Dail told

Tánaiste Simon Harris admitted that it was true that no emergency funding was ever provided, highlighting a significant failure in the government’s promises for children with special needs.
UK politics
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