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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US DOJ to probe Fed Reserve's Cook, urges Powell to remove her: Report

The United States Department of Justice plans to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, with a top official informing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of the probe and encouraging him to remove her, Bloomberg News has reported.
US politics
#federal-reserve
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
US politics

Fed Won't Budge on Interest Rate Cut Despite Trump's Demand for Mortgage Relief

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman says bank should consider cutting rate in July

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
US politics

Fed Won't Budge on Interest Rate Cut Despite Trump's Demand for Mortgage Relief

fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Federal Reserve governor Michelle Bowman says bank should consider cutting rate in July

fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump housing regulator accuses Fed governor Cook of mortgage fraud

She took out a mortgage on a house in Michigan represented to be her principal residence, and shortly thereafter a loan on a condominium in Atlanta that was also described as her principal residence, according to Pulte's letter. It further asserts that she listed the Atlanta condo as a rental property in 2022, despite having asserted in mortgage documents it would serve as her primary residence. There is no accusation or evidence that Cook has defaulted on either loan.
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

High court asylum hotels ruling leaves Cooper scrambling for alternatives

Yvette Cooper must make urgent housing decisions for asylum seekers due to a high court ruling potentially ending their hotel accommodation.
US politics
fromThe Oaklandside
3 days ago

Despite political pressure, Oakland director sticks to his guns on lucrative city contract

City Council rejected the recommended $45 million contract for Allied Universal Security Services, favoring Marina Security Services, leading to public debate and procurement complications.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Remember when having women in power was supposed to change everything? | Gaby Hinsliff

Nicola Sturgeon expressed an obsession with living up to being Scotland’s first female first minister, fearing a particular kind of failure tied to success. She felt pressure as the sole female representative, a test case for women in leadership roles, and faced scrutiny in expressing vulnerability about personal issues like menopause and miscarriage.
Women
#fda
National Hockey League
fromRMNB
2 weeks ago

Biden administration considered expelling Alex Ovechkin and all Russian NHL players from the country to pressure Vladimir Putin in prisoner swap

The Biden administration considered expelling Russian hockey players to pressure Russia for a prisoner exchange.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

A Decisive Moment for Trump's Immigration Crackdown

Deportation rates under Trump are not higher than those during Obama, despite heightened rhetoric and pressure on enforcement agencies.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US museum denies political pressure in removal of Trump impeachment display

Smithsonian Institution plans to update its exhibit to include all presidential impeachments due to backlash over previous omission.
#trump
#donald-trump
fromFortune
4 weeks ago
US politics

Presidential visits to the Fed in the past have been endorsements of its independence-Trump's visit today? Not so much

fromFortune
4 weeks ago
US politics

Presidential visits to the Fed in the past have been endorsements of its independence-Trump's visit today? Not so much

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Maggie Haberman Says Trump Is Smiling' As Law Firms That Bent The Knee' Face Lost Clients And Worse

Trump enjoys leverage over law firms under pressure from his demands, resulting in a growing list of firms reshaping their relationships to avoid backlash.
fromKqed
4 weeks ago

Kaiser to Stop Gender-Affirming Surgeries for Minors, Leaving Trans Kids With Fewer Options | KQED

Kaiser Permanente will stop surgical gender-affirming care for trans minors due to political pressure and legal risks.
US politics
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

AstraZeneca to invest $50bn in US amid pressure from Trump administration

AstraZeneca plans to invest $50 billion in the U.S. by 2030, pressured by the Trump administration.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

California backs down to Trump admin, won't force ISPs to offer $15 broadband

The U.S. threatened to block California's broadband funding over low-cost internet service mandates for low-income residents.
Television
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Colbert's Coldplay Kiss Cam Parody Roasts Trump, Unites Late-Night Hosts in Solidarity

Several late-night hosts showed solidarity with Stephen Colbert after CBS's decision to cancel his show, culminating in a performance on the Late Show.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lisa Nandy trying to bully BBC over its Gaza coverage, says Wolf Hall director

The government is reportedly exerting political pressure on the BBC regarding its coverage of Gaza, described as behaving like a 'tinpot dictatorship' by prominent director Peter Kosminsky.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Writers' union urges investigation into Paramount move to cancel Colbert show

Writers Guild of America urges investigation into Paramount for canceling The Late Show amid allegations of political pressure.
#law-firms
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Charlie Kirk Angrily Claims Ruling Class' Pushing Trump to Grant Amnesty to Farm Workers: Will Break' MAGA

Members of the ruling class are advocating for amnesty for illegal farm workers.
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

A hat-trick of U-turns and this is the most awkward of the lot

Political pressure led to an investigation into child sexual abuse following mounting dissatisfaction among Labour MPs regarding party leadership decisions.
#pride-month
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Can the Global South stop genocide? Gandikota Nellutla and Ken Roth

The Global South is increasingly asserting itself in international politics, particularly through coordinated efforts for justice and equality.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Director of National Portrait Gallery resigns after Trump's effort to fire her

Kim Sajet resigned from her position as director of the National Portrait Gallery after facing political pressure from Donald Trump.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Top CFPB enforcement official to resign amid policy shifts under Trump

Petersen's departure marks a significant shift, highlighting concerns over the current leadership's commitment to enforcing consumer protections at the CFPB.
EU data protection
#lgbtq
SF LGBT
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Corporations pull back from LGBTQ Pride sponsorships, affecting South Florida events

LGBTQ Pride events face financial pressure due to declining sponsorships amidst a hostile political climate.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Most Americans support corporate LGBTQ+ Pride efforts despite pull-back by major brands: report

Consumer sentiment remains supportive of LGBTQ+ engagement despite corporate retreats under political pressure.
UK politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Slovakia's PM slams judge over conviction of central bank boss

Robert Fico accuses judiciary decisions of political bias and undermines corruption convictions against his allies.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Starmer hints at scrapping two-child benefit cap

The Independent prioritizes on-ground reporting during crucial times, including coverage on topics like reproductive rights and the financials of political figures, ensuring factual accuracy.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Farage commits to reinstating winter fuel payment

Reform UK proposes to reinstate winter fuel payments and abolish two-child benefit cap if elected.
Labour MPs are pressing Prime Minister Starmer to change policies on fuel payments and child benefits.
Marketing tech
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

These are the 3 phrases you might be hearing more of as companies avoid saying 'tariff'

Companies are likely to replace the term 'tariff' with more neutral phrases due to political pressures and consumer perceptions.
#international-criminal-court
Digital life
fromemptywheel
3 months ago

Digital Fascism is Still Just Fascism - emptywheel

The shutdown of Karim Khan's email account raises concerns about Big Tech's influence on global justice and communication.
UK news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

ICC war crimes prosecutor takes leave amid sexual misconduct inquiry

ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan steps aside amid sexual misconduct investigation, affecting ongoing war-crime cases against Israel and Russia.
#higher-education
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

University of Michigan President, Santa Ono, Set to Lead University of Florida

Dr. Santa Ono is set to become the next president of the University of Florida amid rising political pressures in education.
Europe politics
fromThe Local Germany
3 months ago

'Choose Europe': New push launched to lure disgruntled US scientists

EU seeks to attract US scientists facing political and financial pressures.
Conference in Paris discusses financial incentives for researchers.
US news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Serbia's President Vucic hospitalized, cuts short US visit DW 05/03/2025

President Vucic fell ill during a trip, returning to Serbia for medical attention, and is currently stable but unable to resume full activities soon.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Says He's Gotta Be Doing Something Right' Because Law Firms Are Giving Him A Lot of Money'

Trump's tactics against law firms reflect his belief in successful executive pressure, leading to pro bono agreements from some firms.
#harvard-university
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Harvard professor gives perspective on the Trump administration clash with university

Harvard University stands firm against Trump administration's pressure amidst threats of funding cuts and tax-status revocation.
fromBoston.com
4 months ago
Higher education

Harvard stands to lose $2.2 billion in federal funding. Researchers fear science will suffer.

Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in federal research grants for Harvard, impacting crucial projects amid political disputes.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US news

Harvard's Decision to Resist Trump is of Momentous Significance'

Harvard University has taken a strong stand against the Trump administration, rejecting its demands and inspiring other institutions to do the same.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Harvard professor gives perspective on the Trump administration clash with university

Harvard University stands firm against Trump administration's pressure amidst threats of funding cuts and tax-status revocation.
Higher education
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Harvard stands to lose $2.2 billion in federal funding. Researchers fear science will suffer.

Trump administration freezes $2.2 billion in federal research grants for Harvard, impacting crucial projects amid political disputes.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Harvard's Decision to Resist Trump is of Momentous Significance'

Harvard University has taken a strong stand against the Trump administration, rejecting its demands and inspiring other institutions to do the same.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
4 months ago

NYC Bar President sounds alarm on political threats to judicial independence: it must not be normalized' | amNewYork

The independence of the judiciary is under threat due to increasing political pressure, necessitating defense of democratic norms by legal professionals.
NYC politics
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

More prosecutors resign in wake of NYC Mayor Eric Adams' case being dismissed

Federal prosecutors resigned due to pressure to admit wrongdoing in a dismissed case against Mayor Eric Adams.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Three prosecutors resign over Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case, in refusal to admit wrongdoing

Three prosecutors resigned in protest over alleged DOJ pressure to falsely admit wrongdoing in Eric Adams' corruption case.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Home Office to publish nationalities of foreign criminals in UK

The publication of foreign criminals' nationalities in the UK aims to provide clarity on crime rates among immigrant communities, but risks reinforcing prejudices.
UK news
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 months ago

The Government Is Now Threatening Academic Journals

The Trump administration's attacks on academic institutions and research are now targeting academic journals, threatening their independence and editorial decisions.
fromNewsday
4 months ago

A look at the universities with federal funding targeted by the Trump administration

The Trump administration's stringent actions against federally funded universities mark an unprecedented attempt to reshape academic environments by targeting content deemed inappropriate.
US news
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

A Weird Tax Season at the I.R.S.

The I.R.S. faces staffing cuts and shifts in duties under pressure from political figures targeting its role.
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