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US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

More Than 180 Academic Leaders Condemn Trump's Overreach'

Higher education leaders unitedly oppose the Trump administration's overreach, fearing it threatens academic freedom and financial stability in universities.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Emerging from a collective silence, U.S. universities organize to fight President Trump

University leaders have united against perceived government overreach threatening academic independence.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

This State University Has a Plan to Take on Trump

Higher education leaders are uniting against funding cuts and political interference, emphasizing solidarity as essential for the future of education.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Opinion: Harvard's decision was the only option preserving integrity

The Trump administration's demands of Harvard indicate a serious challenge to academic independence and highlight the weaponization of federal funding.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago
US politics

Universities (finally) band together, fight "unprecedented government overreach"

American higher education faces significant threats from government overreach and political interference, prompting a call for unity and action among institutions.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

More Than 180 Academic Leaders Condemn Trump's Overreach'

Higher education leaders unitedly oppose the Trump administration's overreach, fearing it threatens academic freedom and financial stability in universities.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Emerging from a collective silence, U.S. universities organize to fight President Trump

University leaders have united against perceived government overreach threatening academic independence.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

This State University Has a Plan to Take on Trump

Higher education leaders are uniting against funding cuts and political interference, emphasizing solidarity as essential for the future of education.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
US news

Opinion: Harvard's decision was the only option preserving integrity

The Trump administration's demands of Harvard indicate a serious challenge to academic independence and highlight the weaponization of federal funding.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago
US politics

Universities (finally) band together, fight "unprecedented government overreach"

American higher education faces significant threats from government overreach and political interference, prompting a call for unity and action among institutions.
more#higher-education
Privacy professionals
fromDatabreaches
1 week ago

EFF Leads Prominent Security Experts in Urging Trump Administration to Leave Chris Krebs Alone

The Trump Administration's investigation of Christopher Krebs is viewed as politically motivated, threatening cybersecurity professionals' ability to report truthfully.
#eric-adams
NYC politics
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Federal prosecutors are still resigning over Eric Adams

Federal prosecutors refuse to drop the corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, emphasizing their commitment to legal obligations over political pressure.
NYC politics
fromBloomberglaw
2 weeks ago

Adams Prosecutors Resign, Saying DOJ Asked Them to 'Confess'

Three federal prosecutors resigned over pressure to admit wrongdoing in a corruption case against NY Mayor Eric Adams.
NYC politics
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Federal prosecutors are still resigning over Eric Adams

Federal prosecutors refuse to drop the corruption case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams, emphasizing their commitment to legal obligations over political pressure.
NYC politics
fromBloomberglaw
2 weeks ago

Adams Prosecutors Resign, Saying DOJ Asked Them to 'Confess'

Three federal prosecutors resigned over pressure to admit wrongdoing in a corruption case against NY Mayor Eric Adams.
more#eric-adams
Public health
fromDefector
2 weeks ago

An Interview With A Fired CDC Health Communications Manager | Defector

Boim's wrongful termination from the CDC sparked collective action among fired employees to advocate for public health workers.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Trump Needs Someone to Blame

The Federal Reserve chairman's independence is traditionally protected, but recent presidential actions raise questions about this norm.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Despite Livia Tossici-Bolt's conviction, the US is not finished with making abortion a UK culture war issue | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

The US administration's involvement in UK abortion buffer zone issues reflects an alarming trend of political interference and ideological conflict.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will

The Trump administration asserted authority to fire administrative law judges without cause, challenging existing legal protections.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trump's axing of L.A. federal prosecutor part of broader war on perceived legal enemies

The firing of prosecutor Adam Schleifer signals a broader campaign by the White House against perceived political adversaries within the Justice Department.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

European universities offer scientific asylum' to US researchers fleeing Trump's cuts

Belgium's Vrije Universiteit Brussel offers academic positions to US researchers fleeing political interference and funding cuts under the Trump administration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump allies begin attack on EPA and rules protecting US drinking water

Trump's allies are targeting EPA policies to facilitate a rollback of environmental regulations and scientific integrity measures enforced during previous administrations.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will

The Trump administration asserted authority to fire administrative law judges without cause, challenging existing legal protections.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Trump's axing of L.A. federal prosecutor part of broader war on perceived legal enemies

The firing of prosecutor Adam Schleifer signals a broader campaign by the White House against perceived political adversaries within the Justice Department.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

European universities offer scientific asylum' to US researchers fleeing Trump's cuts

Belgium's Vrije Universiteit Brussel offers academic positions to US researchers fleeing political interference and funding cuts under the Trump administration.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump allies begin attack on EPA and rules protecting US drinking water

Trump's allies are targeting EPA policies to facilitate a rollback of environmental regulations and scientific integrity measures enforced during previous administrations.
more#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | The MAGA Culture War Comes for Georgetown Law

Federal officials are attempting to dictate educational curricula, specifically concerning diversity and inclusion programs, which poses constitutional concerns.
Recent actions against Perkins Coie by Trump highlight potential retaliatory political motivations influencing legal sanctions.
fromSacramento Bee
2 months ago
SF politics

Hundreds rally in Sacramento against federal science cuts: 'Never been an issue before'

The protest highlighted scientists' concerns over funding cuts and political interference in scientific research under the Trump administration.
US Elections
fromWashington Post
2 months ago

Romania's far-right candidate, championed by Vance and Musk, detained by police

The leading candidate in Romania's presidential election was detained by police amidst accusations of interference and criticism over democratic processes.
#corruption-charges
NYC politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

New York Federal Prosecutor Danielle Sassoon Resigns After DOJ Drops Eric Adams Charges

Justice Department officials resigned after orders to dismiss corruption charges against NYC Mayor Adams amid concerns over political interference.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Prosecutor Quits Trump's DOJ in Brutal Letter: Find Someone Else Enough of a Coward to File Your Motion'

Scotten resigned to protest perceived political interference in legal matters regarding NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
NYC politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

New York Federal Prosecutor Danielle Sassoon Resigns After DOJ Drops Eric Adams Charges

Justice Department officials resigned after orders to dismiss corruption charges against NYC Mayor Adams amid concerns over political interference.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Prosecutor Quits Trump's DOJ in Brutal Letter: Find Someone Else Enough of a Coward to File Your Motion'

Scotten resigned to protest perceived political interference in legal matters regarding NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
more#corruption-charges
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Business

Political interference in central banks risks economic harm, ECB president warns

Political interference in central banking can destabilize inflation control efforts.
Miscellaneous
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Europe reaffirms strong ties with US despite Trump policy concerns

European leaders are focusing on maintaining strong ties with the US despite uncertainties around Trump's policies.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Big tech is picking apart European democracy, but there is a solution: switch off its algorithms | Johnny Ryan

Musk's political maneuvers signal a serious threat to Europe's democracy through manipulation of tech platforms.
#suella-braverman
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Braverman criticised for pro-Palestinian mob' comment in report she ordered herself

Braverman's public criticism of police on protests led to her dismissal, highlighting issues of political interference in policing.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
New York City

Braverman wrong to slam Met over rally - report

Suella Braverman's public criticism of the Met Police was deemed inappropriate and undermining to the integrity of law enforcement.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

Braverman criticised for pro-Palestinian mob' comment in report she ordered herself

Braverman's public criticism of police on protests led to her dismissal, highlighting issues of political interference in policing.
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago
New York City

Braverman wrong to slam Met over rally - report

Suella Braverman's public criticism of the Met Police was deemed inappropriate and undermining to the integrity of law enforcement.
more#suella-braverman
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
11 months ago

Trump Demands That Supreme Court Rescue Him From Conviction

The U.S. Supreme Court faces credibility crisis due to conservative justices' partisan actions and ties, including Alito's flag-flying and Thomas's far-right connections.
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