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#justice-department
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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 news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Justice Dept. Cancels Entry-Level Job Offers in Honors Program

Justice Department rescinded offers to recent law graduates in a controversial move targeting diversity-focused hiring.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
Left-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
19 hours ago

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

California senators demand accountability from the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division leadership over proposed systematic changes that threaten civil rights protections.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Poaches Ted Cruz Chief of Staff as Pick For Major DOJ Post

Donald Trump nominated Aaron Reitz to lead the DOJ Office of Legal Policy, focusing on a 'Law and Order Agenda' and integrity in the justice system.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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 news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Justice Dept. Cancels Entry-Level Job Offers in Honors Program

Justice Department rescinded offers to recent law graduates in a controversial move targeting diversity-focused hiring.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month 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.
Left-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
19 hours ago

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

California senators demand accountability from the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division leadership over proposed systematic changes that threaten civil rights protections.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

Trump Poaches Ted Cruz Chief of Staff as Pick For Major DOJ Post

Donald Trump nominated Aaron Reitz to lead the DOJ Office of Legal Policy, focusing on a 'Law and Order Agenda' and integrity in the justice system.
more#justice-department
#trump-administration
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

He Was a Conspiracy Theorist Podcaster. Trump Loved Him. Now He's the FBI's Deputy Director.

Trump's appointment of Dan Bongino to the FBI raises concerns about politicization and undermines agency professionalism.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

How Dan Bongino Went From Pro-Trump Podcaster to FBI Deputy Director

Trump's appointment of Dan Bongino as FBI Deputy Director signifies a major shift towards loyalty-driven leadership in law enforcement.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 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 news
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 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.
Podcast
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

He Was a Conspiracy Theorist Podcaster. Trump Loved Him. Now He's the FBI's Deputy Director.

Trump's appointment of Dan Bongino to the FBI raises concerns about politicization and undermines agency professionalism.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

How Dan Bongino Went From Pro-Trump Podcaster to FBI Deputy Director

Trump's appointment of Dan Bongino as FBI Deputy Director signifies a major shift towards loyalty-driven leadership in law enforcement.
US politics
fromtime.com
2 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.
more#trump-administration
Germany news
fromTheartnewspaper
1 day 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.
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 weeks ago

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

Trump has nominated Brian Christine, known for anti-trans positions, to a top federal health role previously held by Rachel Levine.
#house-of-lords
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

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.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

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.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

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.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

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.
more#house-of-lords
#public-health
Washington DC
fromCbsnews
1 month 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.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Health

RFK Jr. Won. Now What?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as health secretary highlights a concerning shift toward anti-vaccine views in U.S. leadership.
Washington DC
fromCbsnews
1 month 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.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Health

RFK Jr. Won. Now What?

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s confirmation as health secretary highlights a concerning shift toward anti-vaccine views in U.S. leadership.
more#public-health
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
2 months ago
NYC politics

New Mexico governor appoints brother as student regent

Governor Lujan Grisham appointed her brother as student regent amid scrutiny over university governance in New Mexico.
Controversy over university regents' actions has prompted calls for improved training and a change in the selection process.
#kash-patel
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Kash Patel's Loyalty to Trump Raises Doubts Over F.B.I.'s Independence

Kash Patel's nomination represents Trump's strategy of consolidating power through loyal, ideological appointments, potentially undermining the F.B.I.'s independence.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US Elections

Opinion | What Kash Patel Could Do to the F.B.I.

Kash Patel is deemed unqualified to lead the FBI, raising significant concerns about political influence and institutional integrity.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 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.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
US news

Kash Patel's Loyalty to Trump Raises Doubts Over F.B.I.'s Independence

Kash Patel's nomination represents Trump's strategy of consolidating power through loyal, ideological appointments, potentially undermining the F.B.I.'s independence.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
US Elections

Opinion | What Kash Patel Could Do to the F.B.I.

Kash Patel is deemed unqualified to lead the FBI, raising significant concerns about political influence and institutional integrity.
more#kash-patel
EU data protection
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 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.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Opinion | Robert Rubin, Lawrence Summers, Timothy Geithner, Jacob Lew, Janet Yellen: DOGE Is a Threat to U.S. Democracy.

Recent appointments threaten the integrity of the U.S. payments system and raise serious concerns about security and potential conflicts of interest.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Census Bureau Director Robert Santos is resigning, making way for Trump's pick

Robert Santos resigns from the U.S. Census Bureau, impacting preparations for the 2030 census.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Number of junior ministry positions confirmed with Charlie McConalogue likely to land coveted sport brief

Fianna Fáil is making key appointments, with Niall Collins heading to Justice and Niamh Smyth likely to become Minister for Older People.
#donald-trump
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago
US Elections

Trump Fires More Than a Dozen DOJ Employees Because They Played a Significant Role in Prosecuting' Him

Trump fired DOJ employees connected to federal prosecutions, citing lack of trust in their ability to support his agenda.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Maggie Haberman Says Most People Around Trump' Think Hegseth Nomination Is Toast

Trump's nomination of Hegseth for Defense Secretary faces significant doubts due to emerging scandals.
Multiple issues raised by the media were reportedly missed during Hegseth's vetting process.
Private complaints from Trump regarding Hegseth's transparency amplify doubts about his nomination.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Trump Fires More Than a Dozen DOJ Employees Because They Played a Significant Role in Prosecuting' Him

Trump fired DOJ employees connected to federal prosecutions, citing lack of trust in their ability to support his agenda.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Maggie Haberman Says Most People Around Trump' Think Hegseth Nomination Is Toast

Trump's nomination of Hegseth for Defense Secretary faces significant doubts due to emerging scandals.
Multiple issues raised by the media were reportedly missed during Hegseth's vetting process.
Private complaints from Trump regarding Hegseth's transparency amplify doubts about his nomination.
more#donald-trump
US Elections
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 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.
fromThe New Yorker
3 months ago
Left-wing politics

How Much of the Government Can Donald Trump Dismantle?

Outgoing presidents accelerate policy changes before leaving office to reinforce their agenda.
Biden's actions include protecting immigrants and restricting drilling, complicating Trump's potential reversals.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

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.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Opinion | Pete Hegseth's Preposterous Selection

The Senate confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth reflects a troubling acceptance of questionable character in political appointments.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
4 months ago

Trump Ambassador Picks: Who's in His 'Diplomatic Clown Car'

Trump's ambassador nominees include unqualified individuals rapidly announced, drawing criticism for their lack of diplomatic experience and connections to Trump.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Peter Mandelson denies interest in US ambassador role in resurfaced interview

Lord Mandelson previously denied interest in the US ambassador role before recently being appointed to it.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago
UK politics

Lord Mandelson expected to be named as UK ambassador to US

Lord Peter Mandelson is set to be appointed as the UK's next ambassador to the US, emphasizing the UK’s focus on its relationship with the Trump administration.
fromMission Local
4 months ago
SF politics

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

London Breed appoints Stephen Sherrill as District 2 supervisor amid questions about his qualifications and connections.
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