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NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Disgraced Former Governor Andrew Cuomo Is Running for Mayor

Andrew Cuomo is running for mayor of New York, facing scrutiny over past scandals and competition from progressive candidates.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Who Are Alex Spiro, Emil Bove and Other Lawyers Who May Be at the Adams Hearing?

The Justice Department's request to drop charges against Mayor Adams has stirred significant reactions among federal prosecutors.
NYC politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

New Yorkers Care About Housing but Aren't Voting for It

Notoriety influences political campaigns more than substantive policy issues, impacting candidates' visibility and chances of success.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
2 months ago

Disgraced Former Governor Andrew Cuomo Is Running for Mayor

Andrew Cuomo is running for mayor of New York, facing scrutiny over past scandals and competition from progressive candidates.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Who Are Alex Spiro, Emil Bove and Other Lawyers Who May Be at the Adams Hearing?

The Justice Department's request to drop charges against Mayor Adams has stirred significant reactions among federal prosecutors.
NYC politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago

New Yorkers Care About Housing but Aren't Voting for It

Notoriety influences political campaigns more than substantive policy issues, impacting candidates' visibility and chances of success.
more#new-york-city
#trump-administration
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Group Chat War Plans Provide a Window Into Trump's Mafia State

Hillary Clinton's past controversies are overshadowed by a recent security breach involving Trump's administration, demonstrating a significant intelligence failure.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump replaces Mike Waltz with Marco Rubio as national security adviser

Trump nominates Mike Waltz as UN Ambassador, a shift following controversies with national security role.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Group Chat War Plans Provide a Window Into Trump's Mafia State

Hillary Clinton's past controversies are overshadowed by a recent security breach involving Trump's administration, demonstrating a significant intelligence failure.
US news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump replaces Mike Waltz with Marco Rubio as national security adviser

Trump nominates Mike Waltz as UN Ambassador, a shift following controversies with national security role.
more#trump-administration
#corruption
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi

Sarkozy's trial over alleged illegal campaign funding from Libya reflects deep concerns about corruption in French politics.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

'Gold bar' Bob Menendez is a convicted bribe-taking dirt bag and lousy husband who needs to be imprisoned NOW

France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi

Sarkozy's trial over alleged illegal campaign funding from Libya reflects deep concerns about corruption in French politics.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

'Gold bar' Bob Menendez is a convicted bribe-taking dirt bag and lousy husband who needs to be imprisoned NOW

more#corruption
SF politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 weeks ago

Ron DeSantis Under Scrutiny After 10 Million in State Funds Was Used in Political Campaign

Ron DeSantis is embroiled in a scandal involving a $10 million payment linked to his political campaign efforts against marijuana legalization.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 year ago

What the Jeffrey Epstein Documents Reveal About Donald Trump

Mark Epstein claims Jeffrey Epstein held explosive secrets about Trump and Clinton that could have affected the presidential election.
#george-santos
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Lyin' ex-Rep. George Santos sobs as he learns his fate at sentencing in corruption case

George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in prison for federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
fromAP News
3 weeks ago
NYC politics

Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC politics

Notorious NYC politician should be in prison for several years, prosecutors say

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Lyin' ex-Rep. George Santos sobs as he learns his fate at sentencing in corruption case

George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in prison for federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
NYC politics
fromAP News
3 weeks ago

Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters

George Santos faces sentencing for federal fraud and identity theft, admitting to deceiving donors and stealing identities for his campaign.
NYC politics
fromsilive
1 month ago

Notorious NYC politician should be in prison for several years, prosecutors say

George Santos may face over seven years in prison for wire fraud, identity theft, and stealing campaign funds.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Moment of Truth for Santos as He Faces Sentencing

George Santos admits responsibility for his fraudulent actions as he faces sentencing, marking a significant change in his persona.”
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SF politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Trump pardons Nevada politician who used $70K from slain cop's memorial funds to pay for plastic surgery, daughter's wedding

Trump pardons Michele Fiore, a politician guilty of wire fraud, igniting controversy over accountability and justice.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Long Island hospital chair fired just hours after revealing thieves stole FBI probe docs from his home in growing scandal: 'Hochul wanted my head'

Nassau County medical chairman fired amid allegations of political scandal and corruption exposure.
#democratic-party
more#democratic-party
France politics
fromThe Local France
4 weeks ago

French PM's daughter says priest beat her as a teenager

Francois Bayrou's daughter accuses clergy at a boarding school of systemic abuse, revealing her traumatic experience during summer camp.
NYC politics
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Called Out for AI Slop, Andrew Cuomo Blames One-Armed Man

Cuomo's campaign faced scandal over a flawed housing policy drafted with ChatGPT, leading to calls for accountability.
An aide blamed dictation challenges for errors, but the explanation raised more questions.
#ethics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Revealed: peer's offer to get meetings with ministers for potential client

Lord Dannatt was secretly filmed offering to lobby government ministers for a commercial client, despite rules against such actions.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Revealed: peer's offer to get meetings with ministers for potential client

Lord Dannatt was secretly filmed offering to lobby government ministers for a commercial client, despite rules against such actions.
more#ethics
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Oakland mayor's chief of staff fired over private notes referring to Black people as 'tokens'

Leigh Hanson, former chief of staff to ex-Mayor Sheng Thao, was fired for a controversial note referencing Black individuals during a politically charged meeting.
NYC politics
#marine-le-pen
France politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen found guilty of misappropriating EU funds, awaits decision on potential ban from politics

Marine Le Pen was found guilty of misusing EU funds, risking her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What is Marine Le Pen guilty of in National Rally embezzlement case?

Marine Le Pen has been convicted of embezzlement, barred from office for five years, and sentenced to two years under house arrest.
France politics
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen found guilty of misappropriating EU funds, awaits decision on potential ban from politics

Marine Le Pen was found guilty of misusing EU funds, risking her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

What is Marine Le Pen guilty of in National Rally embezzlement case?

Marine Le Pen has been convicted of embezzlement, barred from office for five years, and sentenced to two years under house arrest.
more#marine-le-pen
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Inside prosecutors' scramble to save Mayor Adams' corruption case after ex-boss Damian Williams' 'political aspirations' revealed

Damian Williams' op-ed undermined case against Mayor Adams' bribery charges, prompting prosecutors to distance themselves while managing potential repercussions.
SF politics
fromwww.esquire.com
2 months ago

Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn Charged with Soliciting a Minor for Prostitution

Minnesota Republican Senator Justin Eichorn was arrested for attempting to solicit sex from a minor during an undercover operation.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Ex-San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres pleads not guilty - San Jose Spotlight

Torres faces a maximum 24 years in jail for child molestation charges, including sodomy, stemming from admissions and allegations of lewd communications about minors.
NYC politics
fromwww.thelocal.ch
2 months ago

EXPLAINED: What is the scandal shaking up Switzerland's Defence Department all about?

Amherd's resignation points to a growing polarization and spitefulness in political discourse within the Swiss Federal Council, revealing deep rifts among its members.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Argentina's Milei faces credibility crisis over crypto scam DW 02/21/2025

Milei endorsed $LIBRA, which is a meme coin, in a social media post on February 14. During the time the tweet remained pinned to Milei's account, $LIBRA quickly rose in value from $0.000001 to $5.20.
Germany politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Former Reform UK Wales leader charged with bribery

Nathan Gill faces multiple bribery charges after a counter-terrorism investigation, impacting his political career.
#south-korea
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

South Korean investigators seek to arrest president on insurrection charges

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol faces formal arrest on charges of insurrection and power abuse amid impeachment proceedings.
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
4 months ago

South Korean investigators seek to arrest president on insurrection charges

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol faces formal arrest on charges of insurrection and power abuse amid impeachment proceedings.
more#south-korea
Remodel
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
3 months ago

Revealed: Email accusing councillors of asking for 500k bribes for green belt planning approval

Slough Borough Council faces serious bribery allegations regarding planning permissions that have sparked outrage and demands for an investigation.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

The Indo Daily: From Minister of Justice to Jail Inmate - The Ray Burke scandal 20 years on

It's been 20 years since Ray Burke swapped the corridors of power for Arbour Hill prison after his prosecution and sentencing became one of the biggest political scandals in the history of the state.
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#matt-gaetz
fromtime.com
4 months ago
US politics

House Ethics Committee Accuses Gaetz of Regularly' Paying for Sex, Including With 17-Year-Old Girl

fromtime.com
4 months ago
US politics

House Ethics Committee Accuses Gaetz of Regularly' Paying for Sex, Including With 17-Year-Old Girl

more#matt-gaetz
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

New Jersey politician busted for faking all-Springsteen Spotify Wrapped

"This would be my Spotify Wrapped if I didn't share my account with my 12- and 15-year-old kids. While it's Springsteen all day for me - don't get me wrong, I still enjoy other artists, but Bruce is my favorite."
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Tennessee Republican Legislator Arrested After Hit and Run, Caught on Camera Badly Flunking Sobriety Test

Tennessee State Senator Ken Yager was arrested for DUI after police traced his vehicle linked to a hit and run incident, struggling with sobriety tests.
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