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#grace
fromIrish Independent
14 hours ago
UK news

'She's happy and living a meaningful life' - solicitor responsible for 'Grace' meets Norma Foley after concerns raised about report

Grace is happily living a fulfilled life with oversight of her care, as confirmed by her legal advisor.
fromIrish Independent
14 hours ago
UK news

'She's happy and living a meaningful life' - solicitor responsible for 'Grace' meets Norma Foley after concerns raised about report

Grace's well-being is overseen, and concerns regarding the omission of her legal team's submissions in the Farrelly Commission report have been raised.
fromIrish Independent
14 hours ago
UK news

'She's happy and living a meaningful life' - solicitor responsible for 'Grace' meets Norma Foley after concerns raised about report

Grace is happily living a fulfilled life with oversight of her care, as confirmed by her legal advisor.
fromIrish Independent
14 hours ago
UK news

'She's happy and living a meaningful life' - solicitor responsible for 'Grace' meets Norma Foley after concerns raised about report

Grace's well-being is overseen, and concerns regarding the omission of her legal team's submissions in the Farrelly Commission report have been raised.
more#grace
#elon-musk
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

White House claims Elon Musk does not run DOGE in new filing

The leadership structure of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) remains unclear, particularly regarding Elon Musk's role.
DC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Judge orders Elon Musk and Doge to produce records about cost-cutting operations

Musk's Doge operations are under scrutiny for potentially unconstitutional authority.
A federal judge has ordered documents revealing staff identities related to Musk's government efficiency efforts.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Not A Lot of It Makes Sense': CNN Anchor Hammers Elon Musk's Leadership of DOGE, Firing And Rehiring Employees

Trump's administration is asserting that cabinet secretaries, not Elon Musk, retain authority over government agencies amid recent controversies.
Law
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

DOGE can keep accessing government data for now, judge rules

The judge shows potential receptivity to the state AGs' concerns about Musk's role and authority amid allegations of executive overreach.
US politics
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 months ago

White House claims Elon Musk does not run DOGE in new filing

The leadership structure of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) remains unclear, particularly regarding Elon Musk's role.
DC food
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Judge orders Elon Musk and Doge to produce records about cost-cutting operations

Musk's Doge operations are under scrutiny for potentially unconstitutional authority.
A federal judge has ordered documents revealing staff identities related to Musk's government efficiency efforts.
US news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Not A Lot of It Makes Sense': CNN Anchor Hammers Elon Musk's Leadership of DOGE, Firing And Rehiring Employees

Trump's administration is asserting that cabinet secretaries, not Elon Musk, retain authority over government agencies amid recent controversies.
Law
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

DOGE can keep accessing government data for now, judge rules

The judge shows potential receptivity to the state AGs' concerns about Musk's role and authority amid allegations of executive overreach.
more#elon-musk
#national-security
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Schiff Asks the National Archives to Review the Trump Administration's Use of Signal

Senator Schiff calls for an investigation into the Trump administration's use of messaging apps for potential violations of record preservation laws.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Trump's national security advisor reportedly used his personal Gmail account to do government work | TechCrunch

Senior Trump administration officials improperly used personal Gmail for government communications, risking sensitive information.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion | What Happens When There's a Real National Security Crisis?

The national security team's handling of classified communications during a military operation raises serious concerns about their competence and risk management.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
US politics

Pete Hegseth's Patriotic Duty Is to Resign

Hegseth's poor performance as Secretary of Defense threatens America's security, highlighting issues related to his qualifications and significant mismanagement.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Schiff Asks the National Archives to Review the Trump Administration's Use of Signal

Senator Schiff calls for an investigation into the Trump administration's use of messaging apps for potential violations of record preservation laws.
Privacy professionals
fromTechCrunch
4 weeks ago

Trump's national security advisor reportedly used his personal Gmail account to do government work | TechCrunch

Senior Trump administration officials improperly used personal Gmail for government communications, risking sensitive information.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Opinion | What Happens When There's a Real National Security Crisis?

The national security team's handling of classified communications during a military operation raises serious concerns about their competence and risk management.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago
US politics

Pete Hegseth's Patriotic Duty Is to Resign

Hegseth's poor performance as Secretary of Defense threatens America's security, highlighting issues related to his qualifications and significant mismanagement.
more#national-security
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago
SF politics

Sinn Fein's John Brady to chair high-profile Public Accounts Committee

Sinn Féin announces new committee chairs, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and political influence.
#higher-education
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Trump Shreds the Constitution to Better Hound Immigrants and Eviscerate Universities

The Trump administration is aggressively undermining constitutional limits in immigration and higher education policies, notably through extreme measures and government oversight.
US news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

170 college presidents including Harvard, Princeton, Ivy League heads sign letter rebuking Trump Administration 'overreach'

Higher education institutions unitedly oppose the Trump Administration's threats of funding withdrawal, asserting the need to protect academic independence.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Nation
5 days ago

Trump Shreds the Constitution to Better Hound Immigrants and Eviscerate Universities

The Trump administration is aggressively undermining constitutional limits in immigration and higher education policies, notably through extreme measures and government oversight.
US news
fromFast Company
1 week ago

170 college presidents including Harvard, Princeton, Ivy League heads sign letter rebuking Trump Administration 'overreach'

Higher education institutions unitedly oppose the Trump Administration's threats of funding withdrawal, asserting the need to protect academic independence.
more#higher-education
#fda
US news
fromWashington Post
1 month ago

Trump's FDA nominee, Marty Makary, faces his first test

Marty Makary, criticized FDA's leadership, now seeks to lead the agency, highlighting a potential shift in its operational culture.
SF food
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

The FDA is Suspending Quality Checks on Milk and Diary Products Because of Firings

The FDA's suspension of dairy quality testing indicates regression in food safety measures due to workforce cuts.
Food safety in the U.S. is jeopardized by reduced capabilities within the FDA.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
SF food

How FDA cuts could make the food and drug supply less safe

Support staff cuts threaten FDA's ability to ensure food and drug safety.
Inspectors face challenges due to new travel arrangement responsibilities.
US news
fromWashington Post
1 month ago

Trump's FDA nominee, Marty Makary, faces his first test

Marty Makary, criticized FDA's leadership, now seeks to lead the agency, highlighting a potential shift in its operational culture.
SF food
fromwww.esquire.com
1 week ago

The FDA is Suspending Quality Checks on Milk and Diary Products Because of Firings

The FDA's suspension of dairy quality testing indicates regression in food safety measures due to workforce cuts.
Food safety in the U.S. is jeopardized by reduced capabilities within the FDA.
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago
SF food

How FDA cuts could make the food and drug supply less safe

Support staff cuts threaten FDA's ability to ensure food and drug safety.
Inspectors face challenges due to new travel arrangement responsibilities.
more#fda
NYC politics
from48 hills
1 week ago

Fielder proposal to protect unhoused families runs into opposition from 'moderates' - 48 hills

The board voted on a resolution to halt evictions from shelters but faced opposition from conservative supervisors concerned about evidence of the issue.
#data-privacy
Privacy professionals
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: How Lack of Data Privacy Enables Oppression

Government data collection amplifies surveillance, jeopardizing privacy, especially for marginalized groups who face inequity and discrimination in accessing basic services.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

House Dems demand DOGE 'immediately terminate' unauthorized AI use

Democratic Congress members demand clarification on unauthorized AI usage in government agencies, highlighting data privacy risks and the need for oversight.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

Democrats demand probe into DOGE's alleged mishandling of personal data

Democrats are urging an investigation into a DOGE employee's unauthorized access and sharing of sensitive data.
Privacy professionals
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Opinion: How Lack of Data Privacy Enables Oppression

Government data collection amplifies surveillance, jeopardizing privacy, especially for marginalized groups who face inequity and discrimination in accessing basic services.
Artificial intelligence
fromNextgov.com
1 week ago

House Dems demand DOGE 'immediately terminate' unauthorized AI use

Democratic Congress members demand clarification on unauthorized AI usage in government agencies, highlighting data privacy risks and the need for oversight.
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago
EU data protection

Democrats demand probe into DOGE's alleged mishandling of personal data

Democrats are urging an investigation into a DOGE employee's unauthorized access and sharing of sensitive data.
more#data-privacy
#doge
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

User with Russian IP address tried to log into NLRB systems following DOGE access, whistleblower says

A Russian IP attempted to access NLRB systems right after DOGE's alleged data extraction, raising security concerns.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Judge orders Musk and DOGE to delete personal data taken from Social Security

A federal judge temporarily restrained DOGE's access to Social Security records due to concerns over privacy and lack of evidence for fraud.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Tech industry

Trump signs executive order to expand DOGE's spending review powers | TechCrunch

The Trump Administration's EO mandates justifications for federal contract and grant approvals to enhance spending accountability.
Privacy professionals
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

User with Russian IP address tried to log into NLRB systems following DOGE access, whistleblower says

A Russian IP attempted to access NLRB systems right after DOGE's alleged data extraction, raising security concerns.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Judge orders Musk and DOGE to delete personal data taken from Social Security

A federal judge temporarily restrained DOGE's access to Social Security records due to concerns over privacy and lack of evidence for fraud.
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago
Tech industry

Trump signs executive order to expand DOGE's spending review powers | TechCrunch

The Trump Administration's EO mandates justifications for federal contract and grant approvals to enhance spending accountability.
more#doge
US Elections
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Exclusive | GOP senator proposes bill to claw back $46M owed in taxes by IRS workers

GOP Sen. Joni Ernst introduces legislation to ensure IRS employees fulfill tax obligations and hold them accountable to the same rules they enforce.
#indian-parliament
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

India Passes Contentious Bill Increasing Oversight of Muslim Land Trusts

The Indian Parliament passed a bill increasing oversight of Muslim trusts, facing accusations of discrimination against the religious minority.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Indian parliament's lower house passes controversial Muslim endowments bill

The waqf bill adds non-Muslims to management boards for Muslim endowments, raising concerns over potential misuse of these properties.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
UK politics

India Passes Contentious Bill Increasing Oversight of Muslim Land Trusts

The Indian Parliament passed a bill increasing oversight of Muslim trusts, facing accusations of discrimination against the religious minority.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago
Right-wing politics

Indian parliament's lower house passes controversial Muslim endowments bill

The waqf bill adds non-Muslims to management boards for Muslim endowments, raising concerns over potential misuse of these properties.
more#indian-parliament
US politics
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Defense Sec Hegseth in Signalgate Pentagon watchdog probe

The Pentagon is investigating Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over his use of Signal for government discussions, questioning potential security breaches.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
US politics

'Twitter Files' journalist Matt Taibbi spars with Biden's disinfo czar in censorship hearing: 'We don't need a truth squad'

Government censorship under Biden has gone too far, undermining free speech.
Matt Taibbi argues for individual truth discernment over state intervention in speech.
#foreign-policy
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Top Democrats ask Rubio for answers on now-canceled $400 million Tesla plan

Congressional Democrats criticized the canceled $400 million Tesla vehicle purchase for potentially violating procurement laws and enriching Elon Musk.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago
US news

Yemen chat leak: What does it tell us about Trump's administration?

The inclusion of a journalist in sensitive intelligence chats reveals significant carelessness within the U.S. administration.
Lack of accountability for mistakes suggests deeper systemic issues.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Top Democrats ask Rubio for answers on now-canceled $400 million Tesla plan

Congressional Democrats criticized the canceled $400 million Tesla vehicle purchase for potentially violating procurement laws and enriching Elon Musk.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 weeks ago
US news

Yemen chat leak: What does it tell us about Trump's administration?

The inclusion of a journalist in sensitive intelligence chats reveals significant carelessness within the U.S. administration.
Lack of accountability for mistakes suggests deeper systemic issues.
more#foreign-policy
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Trump administration's attacks on oversight of executive power

The Trump administration is dismantling checks on presidential power by targeting inspector general offices.
Social justice
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Oversight agency finds Trump's federal worker firings unlawful, asks for some employees to be reinstated

Trump's mass firings of probationary employees were ruled unlawful by a federal oversight agency, allowing for potential job reinstatement.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why independent agencies were created to be independent

Trump aims to expand executive control over independent agencies, challenging long-standing traditions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

After Watergate, Congress curbed the presidency. Now, Trump is testing those limits

Trump's actions are reviving concerns over executive power reminiscent of the Nixon era.
The struggle for accountability and oversight in government is facing new challenges under Trump.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

The Trump administration's attacks on oversight of executive power

The Trump administration is dismantling checks on presidential power by targeting inspector general offices.
Social justice
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Oversight agency finds Trump's federal worker firings unlawful, asks for some employees to be reinstated

Trump's mass firings of probationary employees were ruled unlawful by a federal oversight agency, allowing for potential job reinstatement.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Why independent agencies were created to be independent

Trump aims to expand executive control over independent agencies, challenging long-standing traditions.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

After Watergate, Congress curbed the presidency. Now, Trump is testing those limits

Trump's actions are reviving concerns over executive power reminiscent of the Nixon era.
The struggle for accountability and oversight in government is facing new challenges under Trump.
more#trump-administration
fromMission Local
1 month ago
NYC politics

S.F. is weak and ineffective at preventing conflicts of interest, report finds

San Francisco's systems to prevent public employee corruption are ineffective, leading to multiple forced departures due to ethical breaches.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

After Trump fires FTC commissioners, could Fed's Powell be next?

The firings of FTC commissioners raise concerns about the potential impact on governmental stability and independence, especially regarding economic oversight.
Pets
fromWashington Post
6 years ago

Wounded pigs and dehydrated ducks: Questions arise about how the Agriculture Department treats its animals

USDA faces backlash for poor animal treatment in labs, including euthanasia of healthy kittens and neglect of various animals.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Fears for human rights as Peru passes simply brutal' anti-NGO law

Peru's anti-NGO law severely restricts civil society's ability to challenge human rights abuses, threatening access to justice for the vulnerable.
Privacy professionals
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Harvard doctors sue Trump after research removed from government website for references to the LGBTQ+ community

The Trump administration faces a lawsuit for removing medical articles important for LGBTQ+ healthcare from a government website.
Miami food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Florida Home Insurers Blamed Storm Losses for Rapid Rate Hikes as Parent Companies and Affiliates Made Billions

Florida's home insurance premiums are under scrutiny for potential unjustified hikes linked to profit-shifting practices by insurers.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Children sleeping on the floor, overcrowding, no sanitary products - what those seeking asylum 'faced in four-star Dublin hotel'

Asylum seekers in Dublin faced inadequate housing conditions despite being placed in a four-star hotel.
#public-spending
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Inside story of the swelling costs of doomed 6.7m Arts Council project, as Cabinet left furious

The Department of Arts failed to manage a €6.7 million IT project adequately, leading to a scandal.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Inside story of the swelling costs of doomed 6.7m Arts Council project, as Cabinet left furious

The Department of Arts failed to manage a €6.7m IT project, ignoring cost overruns until 2023.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran takes aim at Independent Ireland over 'Elon Musk-type' plan

Minister Moran defends public spending on projects, emphasizing accountability and the necessity of the expenditures.
He addresses accusations of government waste while acknowledging past mistakes in handling projects.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Inside story of the swelling costs of doomed 6.7m Arts Council project, as Cabinet left furious

The Department of Arts failed to manage a €6.7 million IT project adequately, leading to a scandal.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Inside story of the swelling costs of doomed 6.7m Arts Council project, as Cabinet left furious

The Department of Arts failed to manage a €6.7m IT project, ignoring cost overruns until 2023.
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
UK politics

Kevin 'Boxer' Moran takes aim at Independent Ireland over 'Elon Musk-type' plan

Minister Moran defends public spending on projects, emphasizing accountability and the necessity of the expenditures.
He addresses accusations of government waste while acknowledging past mistakes in handling projects.
more#public-spending
#pesticides
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

Contamination fears drive push to remake state cannabis agency

California's cannabis oversight is criticized for inadequate pesticide regulation, prompting a push to transfer authority to more experienced agencies.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago
NYC politics

Contamination fears drive push to remake state cannabis agency

California's cannabis oversight is criticized for inadequate pesticide regulation, prompting a push to transfer authority to more experienced agencies.
more#pesticides
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Wandsworth told it must fix 'serious failings' in council housing

Wandsworth Council is facing significant fire safety and property condition issues, as highlighted by a report from the Government's Regulator of Social Housing.
UK news
fromComputerworld
2 months ago

US chides UK for seeking encryption backdoor

US official criticizes UK for pressuring Apple on encryption backdoor, citing potential risks to American privacy and security.
#cybersecurity
Information security
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Coast Guard workforce lacks maritime cyber expertise, watchdog says

The U.S. Coast Guard lacks adequately trained personnel to mitigate cybersecurity risks from foreign adversaries like Russia and China.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Ex-Google boss fears AI could be used by terrorists

Eric Schmidt warns AI could be weaponized by rogue states to harm innocent people, highlighting the need for government oversight without stifling innovation.
Information security
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Coast Guard workforce lacks maritime cyber expertise, watchdog says

The U.S. Coast Guard lacks adequately trained personnel to mitigate cybersecurity risks from foreign adversaries like Russia and China.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Ex-Google boss fears AI could be used by terrorists

Eric Schmidt warns AI could be weaponized by rogue states to harm innocent people, highlighting the need for government oversight without stifling innovation.
more#cybersecurity
#federal-spending
fromNBC News
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump administration live updates: Tulsi Gabbard set for confirmation vote; DOGE panel holds hearing

Federal dollars tracking is hindered by broken data systems, leading to waste, fraud, and abuse.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Rosa DeLauro: Congress, Not Trump, Controls the Money

The article warns against efforts to undermine Congress's authority over federal spending, emphasizing the need to uphold constitutional principles.
fromNBC News
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Trump administration live updates: Tulsi Gabbard set for confirmation vote; DOGE panel holds hearing

Federal dollars tracking is hindered by broken data systems, leading to waste, fraud, and abuse.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Rosa DeLauro: Congress, Not Trump, Controls the Money

The article warns against efforts to undermine Congress's authority over federal spending, emphasizing the need to uphold constitutional principles.
more#federal-spending
fromHuffPost UK
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Government's Top Pick To Be Borders Watchdog Admits He Would Commute From Finland

John Tuckett plans to live in Finland while serving as the UK's borders watchdog, commuting as necessary.
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Arts Council wasted 6.7m on failed IT system, reveals report given to former arts minister Catherine Martin last July

The Arts Council wasted almost €7 million on a failed IT system, showing poor management of public funds.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

College for terrorists is just one USAID funding folly - Trump's right to bring the pain

USAID previously funded Anwar al-Awlaki's education despite evidence of fraud, highlighting issues in oversight and use of taxpayer funds.
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