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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Justice secretary suggests Jenrick risked collapse of murder trial with tweet

A minister warned that a politician's social-media comments about an active murder trial risked prejudicing proceedings and could amount to contempt, threatening the trial's integrity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
15 hours ago

Angela Rayner flat controversy: how did it happen and how damaging is it?

Angela Rayner underpaid stamp duty on an £800,000 Hove flat after placing her constituency home in a trust, prompting tax and political questions.
fromwww.thelocal.es
1 week ago

How Spain's deadly wildfires have ignited a political blame game

As helicopters dump water over burning ridges and smoke billows across the mountains of northern Spain, residents from wildfire-stricken areas say they feel abandoned by the politicians meant to protect them. A blaze "swept through those mountains, across those fresh, green valleys and they didn't stop it?" said Jose Fernandez, 85. He was speaking from an emergency shelter in Benavente where he took refuge after fleeing his nearby village, Vigo de Sanabria.
Miscellaneous
#jeffrey-epstein
fromAxios
2 weeks ago
US politics

Texas Democrats plot to stall redistricting effort until Epstein files released

fromAxios
2 weeks ago
US politics

Texas Democrats plot to stall redistricting effort until Epstein files released

fromA Philosopher's Blog
2 weeks ago

Texas Blackout Revisited

While renewable energy represents a portion of Texas' infrastructure, it is not the primary source of energy, and the failures in the system were due to inadequate winterization.
Philosophy
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Letters: Only advocates of spending would bury bills' costs

Eugene Ely sides with those not wanting a full disclosure of the lifetime cost of all spending measures. Daniel Borenstein upheld every journalistic standard by arguing for an up-front lifetime cost disclosure of all spending measures in the 75-word summary for each measure.
US politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Reeves forced to correct parliamentary record after misquoting key figures

The Treasury confirmed that Hansard had been amended following errors made by the Chancellor during committee hearings, particularly in figures regarding pension scheme management.
US politics
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Mayor Lurie takes credit for immigrant legal funding he didn't deliver

Mayor Daniel Lurie announced securing $3.4 million for immigrant legal defense, though the funding was previously awarded and not secured by him.
Public health
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Grieving parents of Harvey Morrison Sherratt (9) vow to fight for other children with scoliosis as surgery waiting list increases

Number of children awaiting scoliosis surgery has risen to 131, amidst political pressure and unmet promises.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
3 weeks ago

"My Life Is Not a Political Football": How Community Leaders in DC's Neighborhoods With the Most Crime Are Reacting to Trump's Takeover - Washingtonian

Community leaders in Washington, D.C. criticize President Trump's approach to crime, emphasizing the need for focused solutions rather than political agendas. Lamont Mitchell highlights that neighborhoods deserve safety and thoughtful strategies rather than being pawns in political games.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Police hit back after teenage Reform UK council leader accuses officers of cover up'

Quality journalism is pivotal for transparency and accessible reporting, especially during critical societal issues.
#fbi
fromAxios
4 weeks ago
US politics

Trump: FBI "may have to" help bring back Texas Democrats who fled state

fromAxios
4 weeks ago
US politics

Trump: FBI "may have to" help bring back Texas Democrats who fled state

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Republican Senator Tells Trump To Grow Up' After Furious Reaction to Bad Jobs Numbers

Trump's firing of the BLS commissioner after poor job reports drew bipartisan concern over accountability and leadership.
#migration
#reproductive-rights
fromAxios
1 month ago

House Ethics Committee orders AOC to pay additional $3,000 for 2021 Met Gala showing

Ocasio-Cortez's conduct was found to violate House rules, requiring her to repay vendors and take responsibility for the violations.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Kaitlan Collins Confronts Tulsi Gabbard to Her Face With Trump Criticisms In Brutal Briefing Exchange

Tulsi Gabbard faced tough questions regarding the timing and motivations behind recent intelligence document releases.
fromRaw Story
1 month ago

'Grand Old Pestilence': Billionaire urges GOP to correct its 'worst mistake'

Michael Bloomberg urges Republican senators to hold Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. accountable for undermining public health.
fromPoynter
1 month ago

Trump blames Epstein files on Democrats and Comey but the timeline tells a different story - Poynter

Trump's Justice Department announced it would not be releasing any more documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, surprising many supporters who anticipated full transparency.
US politics
fromABA Journal
1 month ago

Public-school students don't have 'supercharged right' to be taught critical race theory, 8th Circuit says

Federal appeals court upholds Arkansas's ban on teaching critical race theory in public schools, ruling students lack a 'supercharged right' to receive such education.
#tulsi-gabbard
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Jamie Raskin Floats New Trump Epstein Motive on CNN A Criminal One

Trump's demands for the Epstein Files are linked to potential motivations including blackmail and hiding information.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Jess Phillips says rebel MPs right to be punished for slagging off own government'

Jess Phillips addressed the issue of Labour MPs who were penalized for opposing welfare reforms. She stated their punishment was self-inflicted due to lack of party discipline.
UK news
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

Waffler and coward Josh Hawley runs away - again - from a problem he helped create

Josh Hawley consistently flees from problems he helped create, notably during the Capitol insurrection and the Medicaid cuts he supported.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Benny Johnson Bludgeons Trump for Abysmal' Handling of Epstein Files: So Much' Information Was Brought Up By Trump Himself

Benny Johnson criticized the Trump administration for its handling of the Epstein files, stating it has deeply divided MAGA supporters and fueled calls for resignations from administration officials.
US politics
#donald-trump
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

Why Trump's Epic Crypto Corruption Will Go Unpunished

Trump's corruption is unprecedented in American political history, marked by sheer scale and lack of accountability.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Letters: Barbara Lee's more of the same won't solve Oakland's homeless problem

Barbara Lee's approach to homelessness in Oakland neglects the similarities with neighboring cities.
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Mayor Lurie deserves credit for dropping 1,500-shelter bed pledge. But also grief.

"Fifteen hundred, very quickly," interjected the future mayor, clad in a smart white shirt and thin black tie befitting an Apollo-era NASA technician. "I've given myself six months. It shouldn't take us that long."
San Francisco
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Ed Miliband to tell MPs who reject net zero policies they are betraying future generations

Politicians rejecting net zero policies are betraying future generations according to Ed Miliband's forthcoming climate address.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Children Died to Own the Libs - emptywheel

The preventable deaths of children in Kerr County highlight failures in governance prioritizing ideology over life.
#independent-journalism
#ted-cruz
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago

Swedish migration minister called to testify to parliament about relative's white supremacism links

Johan Forssell was summoned to a parliamentary committee to address questions about a close relative's connections to white power extremism, amid concerns over Sweden's security.
Europe news
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Hochman restored 'normalcy' as L.A.'s top prosecutor. Can it last under Trump?

Hochman seeks to restore stability in L.A. County DA's office after chaotic tenure of Gascón by repealing his policies and emphasizing accountability.
US politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: Protesters Gather Outside Sam Altman's House

Protesters gathered at Sam Altman's house opposing his support for Trump's Big Beautiful Bill, lacking AI regulations.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Kenya's July 7 protest legacy: 'We reclaimed our voice' DW 07/07/2025

Kenyan protests from the 1990s and the current Gen Z protests share a common demand for better leadership and political accountability.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Washington Post Slams Tulsi Gabbard for Going After Reporter

Gabbard accused Nakashima of harassing ODNI staff, stating she was using a burner phone, refusing to identify herself, and demanding sensitive information.
US politics
fromqns.com
2 months ago

Holden: Council failed veterans in NYC budget while increasing immigration spending QNS

Council Member Robert Holden has criticized Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and Finance Chair Justin Brannan for not allocating extra funds for veterans in the FY2026 Budget, despite increased funding for other city services.
NYC politics
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

The deadly 'big beautiful' budget bill will turn America into a morgue

Republicans in the Senate passed a bill that severely cuts Medicaid and food stamps, risking health care access for millions of vulnerable Americans.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Greek PM vows to investigate 290m EU farming subsidy fraud scandal

The scheme, which allegedly saw hundreds of applications being made by non-existent owners of pasture and grazing land over a five-year period beginning in 2017, was brought to light by the European public prosecutor's office (EPPO).
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Starmer's promised ethics commission may repackage existing regulators

Labour's new ethics commission may just be a rebranding of existing watchdogs instead of an entirely new body.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany and COVID-19: What went wrong? DW 06/28/2025

Jens Spahn's procurement decisions during COVID-19 face scrutiny due to high-cost mask orders, with potential financial fallout for Germany and calls for his resignation.
Germany news
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: By electing Tordillos, S.J. District 3 rejects corporate influence

Voter choice in District 3 reflects rejection of corporate influence in politics.
California must act to protect bees by banning harmful pesticides.
Understanding of environmental challenges is crucial for legislative progress.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Europe's leaders have let us down on the Middle East | Letters

"Those of us who still cling to a belief that the actions of democratic countries should be driven by adherence to and promotion of fundamental humanitarian principles have looked on in despair at the impotence of world leaders, which has at times verged on complicity in Israel's and the US's actions."
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Serbia's students plan major rally after issuing 'ultimatum' DW 06/25/2025

The protest has the potential to be a turning point as the students demand that the Serbian government asks the president to dissolve parliament for snap elections.
Europe politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

New corruption scandal, same old story? Why Spanish politics keeps failing to clean up its act | Maria Ramirez

Corruption undermines society's trust in leadership and political institutions, requiring a decisive response to restore faith in governance.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Union denies 'targeting' school linked to bins boss

Birmingham Council leader condemns targeting of families in labor disputes.
The union denies intentionally targeting the children of a council member.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

WATCH: Mike Lee Goes Stone Cold Silent, Flees from Reporter Pressing Him Over MN Shooting Posts

Sen. Mike Lee avoided addressing his controversial posts about a serious shooting, prompting significant public scrutiny.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Louise Casey criticises Tories for politicising her grooming gangs report UK politics live

I'm disappointed by it, to put it mildly. I really hoped and hope still that the report is so clear, it's so straightforward. We need to change some laws.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Louise Casey is right: children must be saved from grooming gangs. But the culture warriors must be ignored | Polly Toynbee

Political negligence and exploitation aggravate the tragedy of grooming gangs.
There is a call for coordinated action on child sexual exploitation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Letters: The military serves the people, not Donald Trump

The military serves the people and must defend democracy against rising authoritarianism.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
2 months ago

NYC Mayoral Candidates Trade Shots During Televised Debate

The final mayoral debate featured intense exchanges, particularly targeting Andrew Cuomo's controversial history.
US politics
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Sen. Padilla and our diminishing democracy are violently slammed to the ground and cuffed by Trump's regime

The violent removal of Sen. Alex Padilla from a press conference exemplifies a troubling disregard for democratic processes and civil discourse.
SF politics
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Senator Padilla Forcibly Removed From Kristi Noem Press Conference Touting ICE Crackdown

Sen. Alex Padilla was forcibly removed from a press conference, raising concerns over law enforcement and political accountability.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Imagine What They're Doing to Farm Workers!' Senator Gets Emotional as He Recounts Being Manhandled By Federal Agents at Presser

Sen. Padilla claimed his removal from the press conference was entirely peaceful, despite DHS allegations of inappropriate conduct.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Rep. Salud Carbajal Destroys Hegseth, Demands Resignation

You're not worthy of my attention or my questions. You're an embarrassment to this country. You're unfit to lead... You should just get the hell out.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Senator Fires Back at White House Over Demand He Apologize'

I've said I'm not vouching for the man, Abrego Garcia, the senator said. This is not about him. It is about his constitutional rights.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Bass wasn't the only one deleting texts during the firestorms. Supervisor Barger did too

"Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and L.A. County Supervisor Kathryn Barger are under scrutiny for deleting critical text communications during the January firestorms, raising transparency concerns."
Los Angeles
fromPrivacy International
2 months ago

Summary of an Experts Consultation on Human Rights, Digital Technologies, and Elections

The meeting underscored the dual nature of digital technologies in elections, enhancing access but potentially harming rights and accountability without proper regulation.
US Elections
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Marjorie Taylor Greene Gets Cornered in Hearing, Insists She's Proud' To Vote for Bill She Trashed Just Yesterday

Rep. Greene expressed regret over a provision in a spending bill banning state regulation of AI for a decade, claiming ignorance of its existence.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Elon Musk Urges Voters to Fire' All Politicians Who Voted For Trump's Budget: Betrayed the American People'

Elon Musk criticizes the GOP's spending bill, calling for political accountability and urging voters to remove those who betrayed American interests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It's a love-in at the home affairs committee as Yvette Cooper runs down the clock | John Crace

Current home affairs select committee fails to scrutinize Yvette Cooper as predecessors did.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog
3 months ago

Commentary: Illinois' Transit Funding Flop Should Be Cautionary Tale for CA - Streetsblog California

Illinois failed to fully fund the RTA, risking severe transit cuts affecting millions, a potential warning for California's future.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

He said he'd ban stock trading in Congress. He's made more than 530 trades since taking office.

Rep. Rob Bresnahan, who pledged to ban stock trading in Congress, has traded securities over 530 times while in office, raising ethics concerns.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Raskin Tells MSNBC's Mohyeldin There is NO Justification' for Terror Like in Boulder, Not Even the War in Gaza

Rep. Jamie Raskin condemns violence and anti-Semitism, emphasizing no justification exists for terror, regardless of ideology.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Former Obama Aide Explodes at Tapper Over Made Up' Biden Scandal: Kissing Up to Right-Wing Media!'

Former Obama aide Johanna Maska dismisses corruption reports surrounding Biden as exaggerated and emphasizes focusing on more significant issues within the Republican agenda.
#journalism
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Alastair Campbell insists he and Tony Blair didn't lie over Iraq

The importance of quality journalism is emphasized in light of critical social issues.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
France news

France's premier faces questions from an inquiry on a Catholic school abuse scandal

Quality journalism is essential in critical times, relying on donations to maintain coverage and accessibility without paywalls.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

France's premier faces questions from an inquiry on a Catholic school abuse scandal

Quality journalism is essential in critical times, relying on donations to maintain coverage and accessibility without paywalls.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

The week in whoppers: McIver's ICE blame, Abrams' egotistical fantasy and more

Rep. McIver misattributes blame to ICE agents for escalating a confrontation during a protest outside the Newark detention center.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

No assurances that latest delay to new children's hospital will be the last, chief executive warns

The completion of the children's hospital project has been delayed to June 2026 amid ongoing accountability concerns.
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

Prosecutor seeks dismissal in French government Covid response probe

France's prosecutor general requested dismissal of Covid-19 management case against former officials, including Edouard Philippe.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Jake Tapper Battles Megyn Kelly About His Coverage of Biden

Kelly insisted that the gaffe about Walorski demanded further scrutiny. "You just forgot that Jackie Walorski was dead... You lowered the flags... 13 days before you sat with him."
US politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A moment of judgment has come at last: not just for Netanyahu but for his enablers | Owen Jones

Western politicians are increasingly anxious about their complicity regarding the conflict in Gaza, prompting urgent discussions on accountability.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Oncologist who worked with Joe Biden said president should not choose White House doctor

More oversight is needed for the White House physician role, especially following Biden's cancer diagnosis.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Shut the F* Up!' Don Lemon Rages at Media for Continued Biden Hysteria

Lemon criticizes media for focusing on Biden's age while neglecting accountability for Trump.
He insists that ongoing concerns about Biden distract from current issues.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Exclusive | AOC's district saw a 70% crime surge - more than double NYC average: 'She doesn't care'

Crime rates have surged significantly in AOC's district, igniting frustration among residents regarding her leadership and attention to community issues.
fromSlate Magazine
3 months ago

Amazon's Behavior Makes Walmart's Earnings Call Look Like a Profile in Courage

Institutions are showing varying levels of accountability and integrity in response to political pressures and the conduct of a recently convicted president.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Tory MP claims 1,100 for purchase of freely available Who's Who books

A Tory MP claimed over £1,100 for Who's Who books despite them being available for free in Parliament.
MP expenses policies allow for claims on certain materials, but the discretion leads to controversial filings.
#campaign-finance
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago
NYC politics

Restler, advocates call on CFB to continue looking into Cuomo campaign

Councilmember Lincoln Restler urges the Campaign Finance Board to investigate Andrew Cuomo's campaign for multiple alleged violations.
Restler advocates for closing bundling loopholes in campaign finance rules.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

NYC pol wants Cuomo cut off from taxpayer funds in mayor campaign: 'Not following the rules'

Council member calls for investigation into Cuomo's campaign financing practices.
Cuomo allegedly violated campaign finance rules according to local officials.
Calls for accountability in political fundraising and public matching funds.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

NYC pol wants Cuomo cut off from taxpayer funds in mayor campaign: 'Not following the rules'

Council member calls for investigation into Cuomo's campaign financing practices.
Cuomo allegedly violated campaign finance rules according to local officials.
Calls for accountability in political fundraising and public matching funds.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Dems' migrant stunts prove AGAIN they think they're above the law

Democrats struggle with 'no one is above the law' concept while defending illegal immigrants.
Recent actions by Democrats show a disconnect between their rhetoric and practice regarding immigration laws.
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

House Democrat Celebrates Scott Bessent Telling Her Peter Navarro Isn't Joining Upcoming Trade Talks: Thank God For That!'

Rep. Nydia Velazquez challenged Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on tariffs negotiations and the lack of transparency.
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