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UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Ex-Sun editor David Dinsmore to take up government communications role

David Dinsmore will take a senior communications role in government, focusing on improving communications operations.
#supreme-court
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

How Much Will Amy Coney Barrett Actually Stand Up to Trump?

Amy Coney Barrett's nomination was highly scripted and politically motivated, with Republican support highlighting her as a conservative female figure.
Right-wing politics
fromIntelligencer
3 months ago

How Much Will Amy Coney Barrett Actually Stand Up to Trump?

Amy Coney Barrett's nomination was highly scripted and politically motivated, with Republican support highlighting her as a conservative female figure.
US news
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Trump's former lawyer Alina Habba's term as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor ends

Alina Habba's interim term as New Jersey's federal prosecutor ended without confirmation amid political opposition.
UK news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

Former UK PM Rishi Sunak joins Goldman Sachs as senior adviser

Rishi Sunak has been appointed as a senior adviser at Goldman Sachs, reflecting a trend of politicians moving into finance.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Trump's pick for appeals judge seen as 'ill-suited' to lifetime appointment

Bove's nomination to the federal court raises concerns about loyalty overrides merit in judicial appointments.
#trump-administration
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's Half-Assed Lawyers Didn't Even Include A Table Of Authority When They Tried To Justify Flooding L.A. With Troops - Above the Law

US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Want a Federal Job? Get Ready to Pledge Allegiance to Trump.

The Trump administration's new hiring initiatives are designed to politicize the federal workforce and undermine diversity policies.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Trump Taps Judge Jeanine For Key DOJ Role After Consulting Evening Cable Lineup - Above the Law

Ed Martin's removal from the DC US Attorney search underscores a tumultuous political landscape.
Trump's appointment of Jeanine Pirro reflects ongoing controversial decision-making in the administration.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump picks Fox News host Jeanine Pirro for interim DC US Attorney

Trump appoints Jeanine Pirro as interim US Attorney for D.C. after Ed Martin's nomination was withdrawn.
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's Half-Assed Lawyers Didn't Even Include A Table Of Authority When They Tried To Justify Flooding L.A. With Troops - Above the Law

US politics
fromIntelligencer
1 month ago

Want a Federal Job? Get Ready to Pledge Allegiance to Trump.

The Trump administration's new hiring initiatives are designed to politicize the federal workforce and undermine diversity policies.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Trump fires Democrats on Consumer Product Safety Commission

Trump's administration is testing presidential power limits by firing Democratic commissioners from independent agencies.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Trump Taps Judge Jeanine For Key DOJ Role After Consulting Evening Cable Lineup - Above the Law

Ed Martin's removal from the DC US Attorney search underscores a tumultuous political landscape.
Trump's appointment of Jeanine Pirro reflects ongoing controversial decision-making in the administration.
Washington DC
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump picks Fox News host Jeanine Pirro for interim DC US Attorney

Trump appoints Jeanine Pirro as interim US Attorney for D.C. after Ed Martin's nomination was withdrawn.
Germany news
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Ambassador to Ukraine Jager to become Germany's new spy chief

Martin Jäger appointed as new head of Germany's Federal Intelligence Service, succeeding Bruno Kahl.
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

He was fired under Biden. Under Trump, he's now leading an immigration court

Matthew O'Brien, a controversial immigration judge, has been rehired and promoted, raising questions about judicial neutrality in immigration cases.
#library-of-congress
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump's Attempted Library of Congress Takeover Thwarted as Two of His Appointees Were Escorted Off the Premises': CBS News

Trump's attempts to appoint officials to the Library of Congress faced challenges after the abrupt firing of Dr. Carla Hayden and the escorting off premises of two appointees.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump's Attempted Library of Congress Takeover Thwarted as Two of His Appointees Were Escorted Off the Premises': CBS News

Trump's attempts to appoint officials to the Library of Congress faced challenges after the abrupt firing of Dr. Carla Hayden and the escorting off premises of two appointees.
fromPoynter
2 months ago

Trump's Fox News pipeline shows no signs of slowing - Poynter

Ms. Pirro has several attributes that have endeared her to Mr. Trump: She is on his television every day, defending him with husky-voiced vehemence as a member of 'The Five'; she incurred personal risk to trumpet his election lies; and she is apparently willing to ditch a lucrative TV career, on short notice, to bail him out of an embarrassing jam.
Major League Baseball
#justice-department
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Washington DC

Weaponization czar Ed Martin quietly probed Russiagate foes for months, teases 'No limit to the targets'

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors

The White House's sudden firing of two career prosecutors raises concerns about presidential overreach.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration Forces Out More Senior Justice Dept. Officials

The Trump administration's recent personnel changes at the Justice Department emphasize loyalty over experience, alarmingly undermining its independence.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago
Washington DC

Weaponization czar Ed Martin quietly probed Russiagate foes for months, teases 'No limit to the targets'

US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

White House Takes Highly Unusual Step of Directly Firing Line Prosecutors

The White House's sudden firing of two career prosecutors raises concerns about presidential overreach.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Administration Forces Out More Senior Justice Dept. Officials

The Trump administration's recent personnel changes at the Justice Department emphasize loyalty over experience, alarmingly undermining its independence.
US politics
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Trump illegally fires Democrats on Consumer Product Safety Commission

Trump's removal of CPSC appointees challenges Supreme Court precedent and raises concerns over regulatory independence.
#jeanine-pirro
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

It's Good TV': Chris Hayes Marvels at Jeanine Pirro's Most Unhinged Moments After Trump Appoints Her as U.S. Attorney

Trump appointed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney, marking another instance of his administration's ties to the network.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

It's Good TV': Chris Hayes Marvels at Jeanine Pirro's Most Unhinged Moments After Trump Appoints Her as U.S. Attorney

Trump appointed former Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as interim U.S. Attorney, marking another instance of his administration's ties to the network.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

Trump taps MAHA influencer for surgeon general, replacing first pick

Casey Means has said she earned a medical degree at Stanford University but dropped out of a residency program because she was frustrated the health-care system did not focus enough on the root causes of poor health.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

A Trump-appointed Californian shakes up civil rights unit at the Justice Department

In the letter, seven senators, including California's Padilla and Schiff, expressed concerns about directives from Harmeet Dhillon that seem to undermine voter protections and civil rights.
Left-wing politics
Germany news
fromTheartnewspaper
3 months ago

Conservative journalist and publisher appointed Germany's new culture minister

Wolfram Weimer appointed as Germany's culture minister reflects conservative values, despite critiques regarding his lack of arts experience.
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Anti-trans Alabama doctor appointed to HHS role formerly held by Rachel Levine has offered surgical care to transgender men

Christine’s nomination has already sparked an outcry from advocates who accuse him of hypocrisy and political opportunism. His views conflict with the ethos of gender-affirming care.
SF LGBT
Washington DC
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Top Lawyers, Jan. 6 Prosecutors Urge DC Court to Investigate Trump Appointee for Violations of His Oath of Office' in Scathing Letter

Ed Martin's controversial past raises red flags regarding his suitability as U.S. Attorney, prompting calls for investigation by a group of attorneys.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Gove gets peerage in Sunak's resignation honours list

Michael Gove has been awarded a seat in the House of Lords in Rishi Sunak's resignation honours list.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Firing of National Security Agency Chief Rattles Lawmakers

General Haugh's firing was driven by disloyalty claims from Laura Loomer, not policy disagreements.
Concerns raised over the appointment of inexperienced officials in national security roles.
Washington DC
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

White House pulling Dave Weldon's nomination to run CDC

The White House withdrew Dave Weldon's nomination for CDC director shortly before his confirmation hearing.
#fbi
Washington DC
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Inside Dan Bongino's Impressive Property Portfolio as Donald Trump Names Him FBI Deputy Director

Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent, has been appointed as FBI deputy director, raising concerns over his lack of traditional FBI experience.
US politics
fromtime.com
5 months ago

What to Know About Dan Bongino, Trump's Controversial New FBI Deputy Director

Dan Bongino's selection as FBI deputy director signifies a notable shift in the agency's leadership towards more politically aligned figures.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Senate confirms Kash Patel, fierce critic of FBI, to head the bureau

Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI Director despite bipartisan concerns over his qualifications and temperament.
Washington DC
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Inside Dan Bongino's Impressive Property Portfolio as Donald Trump Names Him FBI Deputy Director

Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent, has been appointed as FBI deputy director, raising concerns over his lack of traditional FBI experience.
US politics
fromtime.com
5 months ago

What to Know About Dan Bongino, Trump's Controversial New FBI Deputy Director

Dan Bongino's selection as FBI deputy director signifies a notable shift in the agency's leadership towards more politically aligned figures.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Senate confirms Kash Patel, fierce critic of FBI, to head the bureau

Kash Patel was confirmed as FBI Director despite bipartisan concerns over his qualifications and temperament.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Randy Mastro would be a great choice for Eric Adams' City Hall reboot

Mayor Adams is considering hiring Randy Mastro to strengthen his administration amid leadership departures and left-wing opposition.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump Appointees Fire 2,000 U.S.A.I.D. Employees and Put Others Worldwide on Leave

The Trump administration's mass layoffs at U.S.A.I.D. aim to cut foreign aid drastically.
EU data protection
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

Social Security Commissioner Reportedly Ousted After Denying Elon Musk Access to Sensitive Files'

Michelle King was ousted as acting commissioner of the SSA after denying Elon Musk's DOGE access to sensitive agency files.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

I.R.S. Commissioner to Quit as Trump Takes Office

Daniel Werfel will step down as IRS commissioner, supporting the transition to Donald Trump's administration and new nominee Billy Long.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Key takeaways as Trump nominees face US Senate confirmation hearings

The Senate hearings scrutinized Trump nominees amidst concerns about political prosecutions and qualifications for key cabinet positions, impacting Trump's second-term agenda.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Peter Mandelson denies interest in US ambassador role in resurfaced interview

In a Newsnight interview this past July, Lord Peter Mandelson passionately denied any interest in becoming the UK's ambassador to the US, stating emphatically, "No no no no no. Everyone who knows me...knows I'm heading towards Wiltshire not Washington." His strong dismissal of the rumors raised eyebrows, especially in light of his recent appointment as the top diplomat in Washington as President-elect Donald Trump returns to office.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
7 months ago

Labour appoints 30 new peers including Sue Gray

Labour's appointment of new peers strengthens its influence in the House of Lords, despite previous plans to reform the chamber.
fromMission Local
7 months ago

Stephen Sherrill named D2 supervisor: Mayor Breed's parting shot

Sherrill, a 38-year-old who has resided in District 2 since 2016, has a notable background in the Mayor's Office of Innovation and previously worked with Bloomberg.
SF politics
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