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UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
24 minutes ago

Senior official ousted over Mandelson security row to face MPs

Sir Olly Robbins faces scrutiny over Peter Mandelson's security clearance amid claims of unfair dismissal and lack of transparency in the vetting process.
Right-wing politics
fromAbove the Law
13 hours ago

Former Biglaw Partner Warns There Are No 'Guardrails' Left Around Trump - And Someone Is Taking Advantage - Above the Law

Ty Cobb warns that without experienced advisors, Trump's decisions may be manipulated by bad actors, raising concerns about foreign influence on U.S. policy.
#sexual-misconduct
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

House Republican Reveals Senator She Claims Has Disturbing' Allegations Against Him

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claims Sen. Ruben Gallego faces allegations of sexual misconduct linked to ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell's recent controversies.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Mike Johnson Vows to Exact Punishment' on Predators' in Congress Accused of Detestable' Sexual Misconduct

House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes strict measures against sexual misconduct in Congress following resignations of two members due to allegations.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

House Republican Reveals Senator She Claims Has Disturbing' Allegations Against Him

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna claims Sen. Ruben Gallego faces allegations of sexual misconduct linked to ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell's recent controversies.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Mike Johnson Vows to Exact Punishment' on Predators' in Congress Accused of Detestable' Sexual Misconduct

House Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes strict measures against sexual misconduct in Congress following resignations of two members due to allegations.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
10 hours ago

Ford government wants to skip public hearings on FOI rule change | CBC News

Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government plans to bypass public hearings for a budget bill that limits access to his cellphone records.
fromNextgov.com
10 hours ago

OMB's examination of Mythos is 'not giving access to anything to agencies,' official says

OMB is not giving access to anything to agencies, according to a spokesperson, despite the administration's interest in the powerful Mythos AI model that identifies digital vulnerabilities.
Washington DC
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

NY Inspector General says she's working to bring the public into government integrity as Trump erodes public trust | amNewYork

The New York inspector general's office aims to enhance public trust through transparency and integrity in government operations.
fromNextgov.com
11 hours ago

Sessions introduces bill to set up a new Treasury fraud watchdog

"During COVID, we learned that it is far too easy to commit fraud in federal programs. We also learned that once the money goes out the door to a fraudster, the vast majority is gone for good."
US politics
US Elections
fromThe Nation
1 day ago

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.
#hungary
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Peter Magyar vows to pursue those who plundered' Hungary, after election win

Peter Magyar pledges to restore democracy and combat corruption after winning Hungary's election, promising a new era of governance.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Peter Magyar vows to pursue those who plundered' Hungary, after election win

Peter Magyar pledges to restore democracy and combat corruption after winning Hungary's election, promising a new era of governance.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

Experts call for tighter controls on prediction markets: They pose underappreciated threats to democratic integrity'

Prediction markets raise ethical concerns and potential manipulation risks, prompting calls for stricter regulation to protect democratic integrity.
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Verge
12 hours ago

Anthropic's new cybersecurity model could get it back in the government's good graces

Anthropic's relationship with the Trump administration has improved due to its new cybersecurity model, Claude Mythos Preview.
#surveillance
fromWIRED
1 day ago
Privacy professionals

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago
US politics

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring

A controversial law allowing warrantless surveillance is set to expire, sparking intense debate over its renewal and potential reforms.
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago
US politics

Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program as Some Lawmakers Push for US Privacy Protections

Congress is reauthorizing a program allowing warrantless surveillance of foreigners, raising concerns about civil liberties and privacy for Americans.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
16 hours ago

Senate passes 10-day FISA extension after House revolt sinks long-term deal

The Senate approved a 10-day extension of a key surveillance power, allowing more time for negotiations on reforms to the spying program.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
1 day ago

Congress Turns Up Pressure on DHS Over Palantir's Role in Immigration Crackdown

Members of Congress demand DHS and ICE disclose details on surveillance tools used in immigration enforcement.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring

A controversial law allowing warrantless surveillance is set to expire, sparking intense debate over its renewal and potential reforms.
US politics
fromSecurityWeek
2 days ago

Trump Urges Extending Foreign Surveillance Program as Some Lawmakers Push for US Privacy Protections

Congress is reauthorizing a program allowing warrantless surveillance of foreigners, raising concerns about civil liberties and privacy for Americans.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
13 hours ago

Christian GOP politician allegedly paid kids to send him sexually explicit images - LGBTQ Nation

Kevin Hedgpeth, a South Carolina politician, was charged with possession and production of child sexual abuse material involving minors.
fromLos Angeles Times
16 hours ago

Californians are pouring money into Democrats' Senate races in other states

James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate in Texas, has raised a staggering $27 million so far this year, with California donors contributing just under $1.2 million to back his campaign - second only to Texas supporters among those donors whose names were disclosed.
Fundraising
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
18 hours ago

Mamdani's DOI pick wins Council approval after questions over independence | amNewYork

City Council approved Nadia Shihata as head of the Department of Investigation despite concerns over her independence from Mayor Mamdani.
Europe politics
fromThe Nation
23 hours ago

Trump's Authoritarian Project Starts to Take on Water

JD Vance's campaign efforts in Hungary to support Viktor Orbán ended in failure, marking a significant setback for global far-right forces.
#trump
Left-wing politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Trump's Corrupt Pardon Campaign Has Somehow Hit a New Low

Trump has issued approximately 1,600 pardons during his second term, significantly more than in his first term, with no signs of slowing down.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

The supreme court needs to put limits on Trump's use of the pardoning power | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's pardons undermine democracy and ethics, deviating from Hamilton's vision of cautious presidential pardoning.
DevOps
fromSecuritymagazine
2 days ago

Democratized Software, Democratized Risk: Who's Accountable When Everyone Codes?

AI-driven coding tools enable non-technical teams to create software, but they introduce vulnerabilities and require clear ownership and governance.
Careers
fromForbes
1 day ago

New Executive Leadership Challenges Emerging-And What's Driving Them

Executive coaching has evolved to address new leadership challenges such as hybrid team management, decision fatigue, and the need for clarity and connection.
Healthcare
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

That's Laughable!' Democrat Goes Off On Trump OMB Director's Reasoning For 15 Million Americans Losing Healthcare

Rep. Brendan Boyle challenged OMB Director Russell Vought on healthcare coverage loss for millions due to Trump's policies during a House Budget Committee hearing.
Retirement
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

More Taxpayers Are Cheating. Here's Why 'The IRS Isn't Going to Catch Me' Is the New Strategy.

IRS workforce reductions lead to decreased audits and increased taxpayer noncompliance, costing the government significantly in revenue.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president

Virginia joins the National Popular Vote Compact, increasing the total to 18 states and 222 electoral votes, aiming for a nationwide popular vote system.
Psychology
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

How Calling Out Problems Makes You the Most Trusted Leader

Effective leadership is defined by how problems are framed and handled, not by the intensity of the issues faced.
Science
fromFuturism
3 days ago

There's Something Extremely Shady About Trump's Disastrous New NASA Budget

The White House proposed a 47% cut to NASA's science budget for 2027, reflecting an anti-science agenda.
#fbi
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
10 hours ago

Kash Patel's Erratic Behavior Could Cost Him His Job

FBI Director Kash Patel panicked over a technical error, fearing he was fired, reflecting his concerns about job security amid administration changes.
SF politics
fromThe Atlantic
10 hours ago

Kash Patel's Erratic Behavior Could Cost Him His Job

FBI Director Kash Patel panicked over a technical error, fearing he was fired, reflecting his concerns about job security amid administration changes.
#security-vetting
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting

Lord Mandelson failed security vetting for ambassador role, raising questions about the Prime Minister's knowledge and the Foreign Office's decision-making.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Minister defends Starmer amid Mandelson revelations, saying vetting decision utterly unacceptable' UK politics live

Darren Jones ordered a review after the Foreign Office overruled security vetting findings, calling the situation unacceptable and suspending their rights to do so.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
17 hours ago

Key questions facing government over Mandelson vetting

Lord Mandelson failed security vetting for ambassador role, raising questions about the Prime Minister's knowledge and the Foreign Office's decision-making.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Minister defends Starmer amid Mandelson revelations, saying vetting decision utterly unacceptable' UK politics live

Darren Jones ordered a review after the Foreign Office overruled security vetting findings, calling the situation unacceptable and suspending their rights to do so.
US politics
fromemptywheel
18 hours ago

Democrats Need to Solve the Tactical Problems with Impeachment before Relying on It - emptywheel

Peter Magyar demands resignations and anti-corruption measures following his victory, aiming to unlock EU funds while warning of document shredding by Viktor Orbán's team.
US Elections
fromFast Company
1 day ago

2028 candidates will face a new kind of economic anger

Economic anxiety driven by AI is significantly impacting lower-wage Americans, necessitating urgent adaptation from political candidates.
Artificial intelligence
fromTheregister
1 day ago

Make bad moves on AI and face voter backlash, govts warned

The UK government must demonstrate AI benefits to the public to mitigate backlash and concerns over job losses and risks associated with the technology.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

GOP Senator Argues His Party Deserves to Lose the Majority: We've Gotten One Bill Passed'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized Republicans for failing to maintain their majority in Congress and highlighted issues affecting rural communities.
Fundraising
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

15 Bucks a Signature: The Crisis of Money in US Politics Is Growing

California's billionaire tax fight exemplifies the growing influence of wealthy individuals in politics since the 2010 Citizens United decision.
Non-profit organizations
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 year ago

Gay Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent may have helped create a constitutional crisis - LGBTQ Nation

Elon Musk's team gained unauthorized access to the federal payment system, threatening USAID operations and raising concerns about national security and economic stability.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
22 hours ago

Powerful California institutions backed Swalwell's rise. Now they're facing questions

Eric Swalwell's gubernatorial campaign collapsed due to sexual assault allegations, leading to his resignation and loss of support from political allies.
#fisa
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

House approves short-term extension of surveillance law in blow to Republicans' long-term plan US politics live

The House voted to extend Section 702 of FISA, allowing warrantless surveillance until April 30, despite bipartisan opposition to longer renewals.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

House extends surveillance powers for 10 days

The House voted to extend a controversial surveillance program, FISA 702, until April 30 amid ongoing debates about privacy and national security.
US Elections
fromNature
2 days ago

'Science needs defending': record number of researchers run for office in US mid-terms

An unprecedented number of US scientists are running for office in response to political actions affecting research funding and science policy.
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Lawyers Warned Top Democratic PAC They May Have Misled Congress' on Illegal Foreign Donations Explosive NYT Report Reveals

ActBlue may have misled Congress about its foreign donation screening, raising legal risks and potential criminal liability.
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

Jared Kushner's Mysterious Role in the Trump Administration

Kushner has in the first 14 months of the second Trump administration sat down with world leaders including Vladimir Putin, Benjamin Netanyahu, and Volodymyr Zelensky, along with Saudis and multiple other actors from the Middle East.
Left-wing politics
Washington DC
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

House Dems: OPM 'omitted' employee departures from retirement backlog investigation

House Democrats criticize OPM for incomplete responses regarding the federal retirement backlog, which has exceeded 50,000 pending cases.
fromwww.mediaite.com
14 hours ago

CNN Panel Weighs in On TMZ's New Washington Bureau: No Group of 435 people' Deserve The TMZ Treatment' More

TMZ, who embarked on a new beat this week: the intersection of pop culture and politics. Mattingly rolled tape on a TMZ reporter asking Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary, what did you do with the raccoon's dead penis? Where is it now?
US politics
#eric-swalwell
SF politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Eric Swalwell and the Modern-Media Reckoning

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including rape, which he denies.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Eric Swalwell's Former Chief of Staff Says He Rightfully Has No One Working for Him Anymore'

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations and investigations, with staffers supporting his accusers and distancing themselves from him.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Why Were They Silent for So Long?' Karoline Leavitt Rips Democrats Over Swalwell Scandal

Karoline Leavitt condemned Eric Swalwell's sexual misconduct allegations and criticized Democrats for their silence on his behavior.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Misconduct Claims

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape by a former staffer.
SF politics
fromThe New Yorker
1 day ago

Eric Swalwell and the Modern-Media Reckoning

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including rape, which he denies.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Eric Swalwell's Former Chief of Staff Says He Rightfully Has No One Working for Him Anymore'

Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations and investigations, with staffers supporting his accusers and distancing themselves from him.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Why Were They Silent for So Long?' Karoline Leavitt Rips Democrats Over Swalwell Scandal

Karoline Leavitt condemned Eric Swalwell's sexual misconduct allegations and criticized Democrats for their silence on his behavior.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

House Ethics Committee Launches Investigation Into Eric Swalwell After Sexual Misconduct Claims

The House Ethics Committee is investigating Rep. Eric Swalwell for multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including rape by a former staffer.
Left-wing politics
fromEsquire
2 days ago

Once Again, Congress Has Failed to Use Its Constitutional Powers to End the President's Ridiculous War

The Senate failed to stop the president's war, highlighting Congress's ongoing inability to exercise its constitutional powers.
#donald-trump
US Elections
fromFast Company
3 days ago

The White House DoorDash fiasco is a snapshot of a presidency in free fall

Donald Trump's recent PR stunt involving McDonald's delivery failed to divert attention from his controversies and was perceived as staged and unrealistic.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Why Forgetting About Impeachment and Moving On Is a Terrible Idea

Metabolizing Donald Trump's actions has become a damaging pastime, highlighting the need for constitutional remedies like impeachment and the 25th Amendment.
#politics
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
22 hours ago

Keir Starmer says it is 'unforgivable' he was not told Mandelson failed security vetting for US ambassador role; Calls for him to resign over scandal

The prime minister expressed anger over not being informed about the Foreign Office overruling security vetting recommendations.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

TMZ Turns Its Pitiless Lens on Politicians

TMZ has expanded its focus to include politicians, highlighting their perceived irresponsibility while enjoying leisure activities during government crises.
UK politics
fromIrish Independent
22 hours ago

Keir Starmer says it is 'unforgivable' he was not told Mandelson failed security vetting for US ambassador role; Calls for him to resign over scandal

The prime minister expressed anger over not being informed about the Foreign Office overruling security vetting recommendations.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 days ago

TMZ Turns Its Pitiless Lens on Politicians

TMZ has expanded its focus to include politicians, highlighting their perceived irresponsibility while enjoying leisure activities during government crises.
#congress
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

For Better or for Worse, the House Is Changing the Way It Deals With Its Worst Members

Two Congress members forced resignations of colleagues accused of misconduct, showcasing a new form of member-driven accountability.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
SF politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

For Better or for Worse, the House Is Changing the Way It Deals With Its Worst Members

Two Congress members forced resignations of colleagues accused of misconduct, showcasing a new form of member-driven accountability.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
6 days ago

Anna Paulina Luna Makes Case For Kicking Eric Swalwell Out of Congress: Wouldn't Recommend' Democrats Protect This Kind of Garbage'

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna calls for the expulsion of Rep. Eric Swalwell over sexual misconduct allegations from former staffers.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Todd Blanche Says Americans "Should Be Happy" With Trump's Weaponization of DOJ

Interim Attorney General Todd Blanche supports using the DOJ to benefit President Trump, contradicting Trump's earlier vow against weaponizing the government.
Left-wing politics
fromThe Nation
3 days ago

A Major Taboo Was Broken at the DNC Last Weekend

The DNC is implementing reforms for financial transparency, accountability, and internal democracy, with significant steps taken during the recent meeting in New Orleans.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Labour and Lib Dem MPs demand shameful' Palantir NHS contract be scrapped

MPs demand the government terminate its NHS contract with Palantir due to concerns over trust and the company's political affiliations.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Raskin Proposes New Health Panel for POTUS Fitness Under 25th Amendment

New legislation aims to simplify the process of removing a president due to health issues under the 25th Amendment.
SF politics
fromAxios
4 days ago

Congress reaches the breaking point on its ethics crisis

Lawmakers are frustrated with the slow pace of the Ethics panel and are considering forcing expulsion votes.
US politics
fromTruthout
2 days ago

Dems Submit Articles of Impeachment Against Pete Hegseth

Democrats plan to file five articles of impeachment against Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over unauthorized war and other grievances.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Parties urged to act over candidates' racist posts

Both the Green Party and Reform UK face pressure to sever ties with candidates who made racist and offensive online posts.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
3 days ago

Why Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzales chose to resign

Rep. Eric Swalwell faced multiple sexual assault allegations, leading to his campaign suspension and calls for resignation from Congress amid due process concerns.
Left-wing politics
fromFortune
1 week ago

America's CEOs have become reluctant guardians of democracy | Fortune

Business leaders have historically played a crucial role in promoting democracy and social justice in America.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

House Dem Accused of Stealing $5M Could Face Expulsion

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces expulsion vote after being found guilty of ethics violations and charged with stealing $5 million in relief funds.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

What does the Save America act mean for US democracy? Post your questions now

The Save America act could significantly alter voting processes and impose strict requirements during a federal midterm election year.
#government-secrecy
SF politics
fromIntelligencer
4 days ago

Congress May Kick Out 4 of Its Most Problematic Lawmakers

Allegations of sexual misconduct against Eric Swalwell have led to calls for his expulsion from Congress and the end of his gubernatorial campaign.
NYC politics
fromNBC New York
1 month ago

Mamdani pledged a 'culture of transparency.' But he's not ready to hand over these gov't records.

Mayor Mamdani promised transparency and accountability but delayed releasing AI program records, citing FOIL request backlogs similar to his predecessor's approach.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Disappear and Resign': Karl Rove Expresses Relief His Friend' Is Leaving Congress After Egregious' Behavior

Karl Rove expressed relief over the resignations of Rep. Tony Gonzales and Eric Swalwell due to serious misconduct allegations.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

House returns as two lawmakers vow to resign amid scandals US politics live

Two lawmakers resigned amid scandals, with calls for expulsion of two others over misconduct and abuse of public trust.
fromJezebel
1 week ago

It Might Be Congressional Expulsion Season, on Both Sides of the Aisle

Gonzales has been in hot water on Capitol Hill for a while, after repeatedly denying and then admitting he was lying about an affair with a married staffer who later committed suicide in exceedingly grisly and tragic fashion.
SF politics
US politics
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

What bets are lawmakers and staffers making on prediction markets? They're not required to tell us.

Federal officials must disclose stock trades, but prediction market trades lack similar transparency, raising concerns about insider trading.
#presidential-records-act
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Most Transparent Presidency in History-And the Most Opaque

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, potentially allowing Trump to destroy or take records from his administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Sued by Watchdog Groups to Preserve Official Records

Watchdog groups are suing Trump to enforce compliance with the Presidential Records Act, which the Justice Department claims is unconstitutional.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Most Transparent Presidency in History-And the Most Opaque

The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, potentially allowing Trump to destroy or take records from his administration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Sued by Watchdog Groups to Preserve Official Records

Watchdog groups are suing Trump to enforce compliance with the Presidential Records Act, which the Justice Department claims is unconstitutional.
SF politics
fromPadailypost
2 weeks ago

Candidate defends party registration

Jim Irizarry claims he mistakenly registered with a far-right party, while opponent David Canepa argues it was intentional and questions Irizarry's qualifications.
Law
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Accountability In An Age Of Unaccountability - Above the Law

Legal system turmoil: arrests, Epstein file fallout, judicial misconduct, and mounting ethical breaches requiring disbarment of dishonest administration lawyers.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 weeks ago

Dems Scold Trump For Not Stealing Money Sooner - Above the Law

American airports face severe staffing shortages due to unpaid TSA agents, leading to long security lines and flight delays.
US politics
fromemptywheel
1 month ago

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Is There a Remedy for Presidential Profiteering?

Trump and his family leveraged the presidency for large profit, including a secret Emirati payment and an A.I. chip sale, raising emolument and secrecy concerns.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Purge the Public Servants

In this new season, I'm asking how the Trump White House is rewriting the rules of U.S. politics, and talking to Americans whose lives have been changed as a result. Today's episode examines the destruction of the civil service: the removal of professionals, and their replacement with loyalists. I've seen this kind of transformation before, in other failing democracies. Everyone suffers from the degradation of public services.
US politics
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