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#federal-reserve
fromFortune
2 days ago
US politics

Wall Street is scared that we're looking at the end of the Fed's independence

fromFortune
2 days ago
US politics

Wall Street is scared that we're looking at the end of the Fed's independence

US politics
fromThe Atlantic
4 months ago

Trump Needs Someone to Blame

The Federal Reserve chairman's independence is traditionally protected, but recent presidential actions raise questions about this norm.
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Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

Scientists fear political meddling after Ontario premier vows to 'catch' anyone testing on dogs | CBC News

Political interference in science is a concern after Ontario's premier vowed to ban animal research involving dogs and cats.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

Russia's hybrid war on Moldovan democracy DW 08/07/2025

Moldova faces Russian interference aimed at undermining its democratic elections and promoting a pro-Russian government.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Trump doubles down on his decision to fire BLS chief after disappointing jobs report

Trump claims the jobs report is 'rigged' against him and defends the firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics chief.
#trump
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#higher-education
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months 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 politics
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

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
3 months 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.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months 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.
more#higher-education
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Beirut Port blast victims say five years later, justice feels a bit closer

The Beirut port explosion's investigation is gaining momentum despite political interference, with hopes for full justice five years after the tragedy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Freud Museum faces inquiry over bullying and board misconduct claims

A group of 20 writers, academics, and psychoanalysts alleges serious governance issues at the Freud Museum, leading to political interference and an alienating atmosphere.
London politics
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

Whistleblower scientists outline Trump's plan to politicize and dismantle NSF

NSF employees warn Congress that the Trump administration's actions threaten the agency's integrity and independence.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A disaster for all of us': US scientists describe impact of Trump cuts

Political interference and funding cuts are jeopardizing climate science and critical research against climate change.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

RFK Jr. may be about to demolish preventive health panel, health groups fear

"This is very worrying, because if past is prologue, it may suggest that they are preparing to eliminate or emasculate the committee," Peter Lurie, executive director of the Center for Science in the Public Interest, told The New York Times.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Apathy Over Attacks on Higher Education Needs to Change

Grant cancellations and budget reductions threaten research for cancer treatments, tuberculosis therapies, and more.
#fulbright-program
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Almost all of the Fulbright board resigns, citing Trump administration interference

The Fulbright Program board resigned due to political interference by the Trump administration undermining its authority.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Almost all of the Fulbright board resigns, citing Trump administration interference

The Fulbright Program board resigned due to political interference by the Trump administration undermining its authority.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Fulbright board resigns over alleged Trump administration interference

The entire Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board resigned due to alleged political interference from the Trump administration.
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Science
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Why Trump's push for 'gold-standard science' has researchers alarmed

The Trump administration's 'gold-standard science' initiative is seen as undermining scientific integrity by infusing politics into research.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Trump Administration Shutters New York CityBased NASA Institute

The Trump administration is forcing NASA's GISS to relocate, threatening its significant contributions to climate research.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromNature
2 months ago

Trump's call for 'gold standard science' has prompted an outcry: here's why

Trump's executive order aims to enhance scientific integrity but raises concerns about political interference in U.S. science.
US politics
fromNature
2 months ago

Trump's call for 'gold standard science' has prompted an outcry: here's why

Trump's executive order aims to enhance scientific integrity but raises concerns about political interference in U.S. science.
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US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Democrats seek to insulate security for judges from executive branch politics

Congressional Democrats aim to protect judicial independence by transferring control of the U.S. Marshals Service to the federal judiciary.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
3 months ago

NIH killed grants on orders from Elon Musk's DOGE

Elon Musk's DOGE is intervening in NIH funding processes, leading to substantial cuts and raising concerns about political interference in scientific research.
fromDatabreaches
3 months 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.
fromPortland Mercury
4 months ago

Good Morning, News: PGE Forest Park Plan Faces Frosty Reception in City Hall, (Some) Oregon Colleges Join the Resistance, and RFK Jr. Continues to Show No Regard for Health or Human Services

Portland's City Council voted against PGE's project to cut trees in Forest Park after substantial public opposition.
Oregon universities are protesting against government interference in higher education with a significant coalition of university leaders.
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Federal prosecutors are still resigning over Eric Adams

Three federal prosecutors told their supervisors they'd rather resign than admit to wrongdoing over their refusal to drop the case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.
NYC politics
fromBloomberglaw
4 months ago

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

We will not confess wrongdoing when there was none. We have served under presidents from both parties and have pursued justice without fear or favor.
NYC politics
Public health
fromDefector
4 months 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.
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