#political-appointments

[ follow ]
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Farage urges Starmer to appoint Reform peers to House of Lords

Nigel Farage demands the right for Reform UK to nominate peers to the House of Lords, citing electoral support and democratic disparity.
#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
US politics

Trump's Half-Assed Lawyers Didn't Even Include A Table Of Authority When They Tried To Justify Flooding L.A. With Troops - Above the Law

US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Want a Federal Job? Get Ready to Pledge Allegiance to Trump.

The Trump administration's new hiring initiatives are designed to politicize the federal workforce and undermine diversity policies.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

The Fox-to-Trump Funnel sweeps up Jeanine Pirro of 'The Five'

Jeanine Pirro's appointment as acting U.S. attorney for D.C. signifies an ongoing influx of Fox News personalities into high-level Trump administration positions.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Trump Taps Judge Jeanine For Key DOJ Role After Consulting Evening Cable Lineup - Above the Law

Ed Martin's removal from the DC US Attorney search underscores a tumultuous political landscape.
Trump's appointment of Jeanine Pirro reflects ongoing controversial decision-making in the administration.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago
US politics

Trump's Half-Assed Lawyers Didn't Even Include A Table Of Authority When They Tried To Justify Flooding L.A. With Troops - Above the Law

US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

Want a Federal Job? Get Ready to Pledge Allegiance to Trump.

The Trump administration's new hiring initiatives are designed to politicize the federal workforce and undermine diversity policies.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Trump fires Democrats on Consumer Product Safety Commission

Trump's administration is testing presidential power limits by firing Democratic commissioners from independent agencies.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
3 months ago

Trump Taps Judge Jeanine For Key DOJ Role After Consulting Evening Cable Lineup - Above the Law

Ed Martin's removal from the DC US Attorney search underscores a tumultuous political landscape.
Trump's appointment of Jeanine Pirro reflects ongoing controversial decision-making in the administration.
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

All remaining DOGE staff are in political positions, despite concerns of 'burrowing in'

Members of the Department of Government Efficiency retain political appointments despite allegations of converting to career roles.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Ex-Sun editor David Dinsmore to take up government communications role

David Dinsmore will take a senior communications role in government, focusing on improving communications operations.
#supreme-court
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba's term as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor ends

Alina Habba's interim term as New Jersey's federal prosecutor ended without confirmation amid political opposition.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak joins Goldman Sachs as senior adviser

Rishi Sunak has been appointed as a senior adviser at Goldman Sachs, reflecting a trend of politicians moving into finance.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump's pick for appeals judge seen as 'ill-suited' to lifetime appointment

Bove's nomination to the federal court raises concerns about loyalty overrides merit in judicial appointments.
Germany news
fromeuronews
2 months ago

Ambassador to Ukraine Jager to become Germany's new spy chief

Martin Jäger appointed as new head of Germany's Federal Intelligence Service, succeeding Bruno Kahl.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

He was fired under Biden. Under Trump, he's now leading an immigration court

Matthew O'Brien, a controversial immigration judge, has been rehired and promoted, raising questions about judicial neutrality in immigration cases.
#library-of-congress
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump's Attempted Library of Congress Takeover Thwarted as Two of His Appointees Were Escorted Off the Premises': CBS News

Trump's attempts to appoint officials to the Library of Congress faced challenges after the abrupt firing of Dr. Carla Hayden and the escorting off premises of two appointees.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump's Attempted Library of Congress Takeover Thwarted as Two of His Appointees Were Escorted Off the Premises': CBS News

Trump's attempts to appoint officials to the Library of Congress faced challenges after the abrupt firing of Dr. Carla Hayden and the escorting off premises of two appointees.
fromPoynter
3 months ago

Trump's Fox News pipeline shows no signs of slowing - Poynter

Ms. Pirro has several attributes that have endeared her to Mr. Trump: She is on his television every day, defending him with husky-voiced vehemence as a member of 'The Five'; she incurred personal risk to trumpet his election lies; and she is apparently willing to ditch a lucrative TV career, on short notice, to bail him out of an embarrassing jam.
Major League Baseball
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Weaponization czar Ed Martin quietly probed Russiagate foes for months, teases 'No limit to the targets'

President Trump appointed Ed Martin as a weaponization czar following failed Senate nomination, indicating a shift in strategic focus.
US politics
fromThe Verge
3 months ago

Trump illegally fires Democrats on Consumer Product Safety Commission

Trump's removal of CPSC appointees challenges Supreme Court precedent and raises concerns over regulatory independence.
#jeanine-pirro
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

It's Good TV': Chris Hayes Marvels at Jeanine Pirro's Most Unhinged Moments After Trump Appoints Her as U.S. Attorney

Trump appointed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney, marking another instance of his administration's ties to the network.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

It's Good TV': Chris Hayes Marvels at Jeanine Pirro's Most Unhinged Moments After Trump Appoints Her as U.S. Attorney

Trump appointed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney, marking another instance of his administration's ties to the network.
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Trump taps MAHA influencer for surgeon general, replacing first pick

Casey Means has said she earned a medical degree at Stanford University but dropped out of a residency program because she was frustrated the health-care system did not focus enough on the root causes of poor health.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

A Trump-appointed Californian shakes up civil rights unit at the Justice Department

In the letter, seven senators, including California's Padilla and Schiff, expressed concerns about directives from Harmeet Dhillon that seem to undermine voter protections and civil rights.
Left-wing politics
Germany news
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Conservative journalist and publisher appointed Germany's new culture minister

Wolfram Weimer appointed as Germany's culture minister reflects conservative values, despite critiques regarding his lack of arts experience.
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

Anti-trans Alabama doctor appointed to HHS role formerly held by Rachel Levine has offered surgical care to transgender men

Christine’s nomination has already sparked an outcry from advocates who accuse him of hypocrisy and political opportunism. His views conflict with the ethos of gender-affirming care.
SF LGBT
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Gove gets peerage in Sunak's resignation honours list

Michael Gove has been awarded a seat in the House of Lords in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list.
[ Load more ]