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fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 hours ago

No 10 denies Mandelson files cover-up' claims as PM admits appointment was mistake

Downing Street has been forced to deny allegations of a cover up in the release of files related to the appointment of Peter Mandelson after accusations the prime minister misled MPs over the vetting process. Speaking for the first time since the first tranche of files were published on Wednesday, Sir Keir Starmer took personal responsibility for his mistake in appointing Lord Mandelson as his US ambassador and reiterated his apology to Jeffrey Epstein's victims.
UK politics
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 day ago

The Police Report Complicating a White House Endorsement

President Trump endorsed Louisiana congressional candidate Blake Miguez without his advisers being informed of a 2007 police report documenting rape and abuse allegations from Miguez's former girlfriend.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Albania's judicial reform ten years on: Hope without justice

A court ruling in Tirana led to the murder of an appellate judge, highlighting decades-long property disputes and Albania's decade-long judicial vetting reforms.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Richard Madeley and Labour minister in fiery GMB clash over Mandelson-Epstein scandal

A public confrontation over Lord Mandelson's appointment exposed concerns about vetting, Keir Starmer's defence, and accusations of question-avoidance on live television.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

MAMDANI'S FIRST 100 DAYS: Mayor defends Chief Equity Officer appointment amid scrutiny over old tweets amNewYork

Mayor Zohran Mamdani defended hiring Afua Atta-Mensah as chief equity officer, saying vetting reviewed her resurfaced social media posts and he retains confidence in her.
SF politics
fromMission Local
3 months ago

Mayor gives shortlisted candidates for District 4 supervisor weekend homework

Mayor Daniel Lurie expanded vetting for a District 4 supervisor appointment: questionnaires, community outreach homework, additional interviews, and public meetings after a prior appointee resigned.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago

After major issues with tenants, these Ontario landlords blame their real estate agents | CBC News

Sanaulhaq Zarawar hired a real estate agent to find a good tenant for his rental property but discovered the agent was not contractually obligated to conduct vetting.
Real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
8 months ago

US resumes foreign student visas but with social media demands

The U.S. State Department has resumed processing foreign student visas, but applicants must now unlock their social media accounts for government review to ensure they pose no risk.
US news
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
8 months ago

Trump Administration Pressures 36 Nations to Avert Travel Ban

The Trump administration set a deadline for 36 countries to enhance traveler vetting or face potential travel bans.
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