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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
12 hours ago

Kristen Welker Asks Trump DOJ Head If President Still Has Confidence' In Kash Patel Amid Drinking Scandal

The investigation into the White House Correspondence Dinner security breach is ongoing, with confidence in FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized despite critical reports.
#peter-mandelson
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on blaming the civil service: the predictable refuge of failing governments | Editorial

Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador marks a significant moment in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership amid frustrations with government bureaucracy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago
UK politics

Robbins says officials considered withholding Mandelson vetting files from parliament

Government officials debated withholding Peter Mandelson's vetting documents from parliament, raising concerns about national security implications.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on the Mandelson-Epstein emails: unavoidable questions of misconduct in public office | Editorial

Lord Mandelson should be investigated and stripped of his peerage for alleged financial payments and improper communications with Jeffrey Epstein while holding public office.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

McSweeney denies bullying civil servants into appointing Mandelson

Morgan McSweeney denied bullying claims regarding Peter Mandelson's appointment as UK ambassador, asserting he took responsibility for the decision.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Cat Little's evidence to MPs is destined for civil service textbooks | John Crace

Peter Mandelson's role as US ambassador is seen as a failure due to his connections and the nature of Trump's personality.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

The Guardian view on blaming the civil service: the predictable refuge of failing governments | Editorial

Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador marks a significant moment in Sir Keir Starmer's leadership amid frustrations with government bureaucracy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Robbins says officials considered withholding Mandelson vetting files from parliament

Government officials debated withholding Peter Mandelson's vetting documents from parliament, raising concerns about national security implications.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How to Build a More Participatory Democracy With Psychology

Voter turnout is influenced by motivation, ability, and the difficulty of voting, with systemic barriers disproportionately affecting marginalized groups.
#democracy
fromMindful
2 days ago
Philosophy

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago
Psychology

How Unmet Psychological Needs Quietly Undermine Democracy

Democracy requires psychological regulation to thrive, as unmet psychological needs can erode democratic life.
Philosophy
fromMindful
2 days ago

Democracy Does Not Work Without Mindfulness

True democracy requires mindfulness and collaboration beyond political campaigns and divisions.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Unmet Psychological Needs Quietly Undermine Democracy

Democracy requires psychological regulation to thrive, as unmet psychological needs can erode democratic life.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
3 days ago

Government adoption of AI agents could outpace the private sector

Agentic AI adoption in government is a leadership mandate, with 82% already using it and 71% planning to increase usage by 2026-2027.
#elections
US Elections
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Electoral commission calls on Government to make changes to improve voting process

The electoral commission urges the Government to enhance election administration and ensure staff can freely observe the voting process.
US Elections
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Electoral commission calls on Government to make changes to improve voting process

The electoral commission urges the Government to enhance election administration and ensure staff can freely observe the voting process.
US Elections
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Electoral commission calls on Government to make changes to improve voting process

The electoral commission urges the Government to enhance election administration and ensure staff can freely observe the voting process.
US Elections
fromIrish Independent
3 days ago

Electoral commission calls on Government to make changes to improve voting process

The electoral commission urges the Government to enhance election administration and ensure staff can freely observe the voting process.
fromnews.bitcoin.com
3 days ago

Illinois Governor Bars State Employees From Insider Bets on Prediction Markets

Pritzker's office stated that the new order strengthens protections against insider trading in response to emerging risks tied to the rapid growth of event-based gambling.
Poker
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Nepali minister steps down to allow finanical investigation

For me, morality is greater than office, and there is no greater power than public trust. The Gen Z movement that is rising in the country today demanding good governance, transparency and accountability has also given the same message.
World news
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

BREAKING: Florida Democrat Resigns From Congress Amid Corruption Investigation

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being found guilty of 25 ethics violations related to embezzling COVID relief funds.
Media industry
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Attorney General Says He Hasn't Even Read Damning Report About Subordinate Kash Patel: Next Question'

FBI Director Kash Patel was mistakenly reported as fired due to a technical issue, leading to controversy over his conduct and a defamation lawsuit.
NYC politics
fromWIRED
4 days ago

New York Bans Government Employees from Insider Trading on Prediction Markets

New York has banned state employees from using insider information for prediction market trading to prevent corruption.
Non-profit organizations
fromWIRED
4 days ago

USAID Whistleblower Says It Was Even Worse Than People Knew

DOGE's takeover of USAID led to severe funding cuts, resulting in significant humanitarian crises and a drastic reduction in agency staff.
Washington DC
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Labor Sec. Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Accusations of Impropriety

Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct involving her and her family members at the Labor Department.
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Trump's labor secretary resigns amid investigation into misconduct

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is leaving her post amid an internal investigation brought on by complaints about misconduct by the secretary while in office.
US news
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

Algeria's ex-minister of industry jailed in high-profile corruption case

Former Algerian Industry Minister Ali Aoun sentenced to five years for corruption amid ongoing anti-corruption efforts in Algeria.
Higher education
fromPoynter
6 days ago

As statehouse coverage shrinks, student journalists are stepping in to fill the void - Poynter

Student journalists at Franklin College cover the Indiana General Assembly, gaining real-world experience and filling gaps in legislative coverage.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Mandelson under formal investigation by EU's anti-fraud office

The EU's anti-fraud office is investigating Lord Peter Mandelson over allegations of misconduct related to Jeffrey Epstein during his tenure as trade commissioner.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

With 3 resignations in a week, Congress faces scrutiny for how it handles misconduct

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned amid allegations of using disaster relief funds for her campaign and awaits trial for wire fraud and money laundering.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Cory Mills Defiant as He's Grilled Over Multiple Accusations

Rep. Cory Mills was pressed by reporters on why he hasn't resigned from Congress despite facing numerous allegations, including campaign finance violations and sexual misconduct. He stated that his situation is completely different from those who have resigned.
US politics
Washington DC
fromLGBTQ Nation
5 days ago

Whistleblower reveals how gay Trump appointee turned Kennedy Center into corrupt "playground" - LGBTQ Nation

Insider knowledge reveals corruption and mismanagement at the Kennedy Center under Ric Grenell's leadership.
Europe politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

She raised concerns about her company's contracts with ICE. Then she lost her job

Instead of addressing our concerns, our legitimate concerns instead, they turn toward investigating me. And I was instrumental in leading the group. So I think that clearly they were trying to chill [the] activity of workers and that should scare every worker across the country.
US news
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Key takeaways from senior official on Mandelson vetting

Lord Mandelson was granted security clearance despite concerns, leading to his eventual dismissal after new information about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

Major Prediction Market Reveals US Politicians Were Caught Betting on Their Own Elections

Three U.S. congressional candidates were caught trading on their own elections, violating Kalshi exchange rules.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Florida Democrats Condemn Corruption' After Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned after being indicted for embezzling COVID-19 funds, facing serious legal charges and potential prison time.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

A New Supreme Court Leak Shows John Roberts at His Worst

Chief Justice Roberts' lobbying against Obama's climate policy reveals partisan motivations behind the Supreme Court's shadow docket decisions.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 days ago

Former top civil servant 'in the dark' over reasons for his sacking - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"I don't fully understand the reasons that I'm in the position I am in, but that is for a separate process for me to try to get to the bottom of."
UK politics
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

House Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns amid ethics investigation

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns after ethics violations and a federal indictment for misusing disaster funds.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Peru's election chief steps down amid frustration over long vote count

Ballot delivery delays and election day missteps led to the resignation of Peru's election authority head amid public frustration.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

That is False': Ace Reporter Hammers Senate Dem For Wrongly Using His Reporting At Hearing

Sen. Ruben Gallego misrepresented Trump's comments about Kevin Warsh's commitment to interest rate cuts during a confirmation hearing.
NYC politics
fromwww.amny.com
2 weeks ago

Mamdani confirms probe of probation chief after lawsuit alleges firing over DOI complaint tied to alleged relationship

Allegations against probation commissioner Sharun Goodwin are under investigation following a lawsuit from a former investigator claiming wrongful termination.
fromAxios
6 days ago

House barrels toward rare double expulsion votes

Cherfilus-McCormick was found guilty by the Ethics Committee on a litany of charges, most notably for funneling $5 million in COVID relief funds to her congressional campaign.
SF politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Self-serving stuff': anger remains high in Whitehall over Olly Robbins sacking

Keir Starmer's dismissal of Olly Robbins has sparked outrage within Whitehall, highlighting tensions between the civil service and political leadership.
fromThe New Yorker
1 month ago

A Former Federal Prosecutor on Why He Quit Donald Trump's Department of Justice

Troy Edwards, who resigned from a senior national-security position, stated, 'When the Justice Department indicted Comey on grounds widely seen as flimsy, I knew I had reached my red line.'
Law
#civil-service
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, union boss says

Sir Keir Starmer's dismissal of a lead civil servant has created tension within the civil service and raised concerns about political expediency in job security.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
US politics

Purge the Public Servants

A campaign of removing career civil servants and installing loyalists undermines government competence, privacy protections, and democratic safeguards.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Starmer sends 'chill' through civil service, union boss says

Sir Keir Starmer's dismissal of a lead civil servant has created tension within the civil service and raised concerns about political expediency in job security.
fromJezebel
2 weeks 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
Law
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Judge Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Republican Governor

A Kentucky judge issued an arrest warrant for former Governor Matt Bevin for contempt in a child support case involving his son.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Key points from sacked official at heart of Mandelson vetting row

Sir Olly Robbins testified about the vetting process for Lord Mandelson's ambassador role, highlighting pressure from Downing Street and security clearance issues.
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Judiciary Is Still Unaccountable, And This Congress Won't Fix It - Above the Law

The Judiciary Accountability Act aims to extend anti-discrimination protections to judiciary employees, promoting transparency and accountability in the judicial system.
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

'Dismissive approach' from No 10 over Mandelson vetting process, former top official at UK Foreign Office claims

There was a very, very strong expectation from No 10 that Mr Mandelson needed to be in post and in America as quickly as humanly possible.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Sacked Foreign Office chief Olly Robbins to face MPs' questions over Mandelson vetting UK politics live

Donald Trump is trolling Keir Starmer regarding the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the US.
#department-of-justice
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

This Is Nuts': Trump's Deputy AG Roasted For Bragging About Purging DOJ And FBI

Loyalty to the president is emphasized by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, rejecting partisan actors in the DOJ and FBI.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

DOJ Lawyers Just Had to Make One of Their Most Embarrassing Confessions Yet

The DOJ admitted to making false statements regarding ICE's arrests of noncitizens at immigration courts.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

This Is Nuts': Trump's Deputy AG Roasted For Bragging About Purging DOJ And FBI

Loyalty to the president is emphasized by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, rejecting partisan actors in the DOJ and FBI.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week 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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Madagascar names anticorruption chief as PM days after cabinet dissolved

Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina appointed anticorruption chief Mamitiana Rajaonarison as prime minister after dismissing the previous cabinet, emphasizing integrity and reform.
SF politics
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

House panel finds Florida Democrat guilty of ethics violations

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces potential expulsion after the House Ethics Committee found evidence of multiple rule violations related to campaign funding.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

Secrecy, Democracy, Necessity

Executive officials justify secrecy through claims of protecting decision-making integrity and national security, but such necessity arguments alone cannot legitimize secret governance in democracies.
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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Defection MP rightly locked out of office - court

Andrew Rosindell lost a High Court bid to regain access to his constituency office after defecting from the Conservatives to Reform UK.
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.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
2 months ago

What Accountability-Seeking Protest Can Tell Us About Democracy

Different kinds of political protest pursue distinct aims; accountability-seeking protest aims to hold actors responsible and can reinforce democratic community bonds.
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.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Ministers hope red tape cuts will speed-up decision making

The government aims to expedite decision-making by eliminating outdated regulations and overlapping consultations to reduce red tape.
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

DOJ Lawyer Delivers Moment Of Pure Honesty, Promptly Fired - See Generally - Above the Law

DOJ Lawyer Invites Judge To Hold Her In Contempt Just To Get Some Rest: Government attorney called out the challenges preventing her from complying with court orders and begs for rest. The DOJ immediately fired her.
Law
Law
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago

The Justice Department Is Lowering Its Ethical Guardrails - Above the Law

The Justice Department eliminated a policy classifying senior political appointees as 'further restricted' under the Hatch Act, removing safeguards requiring election law enforcers to maintain strict political neutrality.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

New Trump administration rule makes it easier to fire career civil servants

OPM will reclassify about 50,000 senior career federal employees as at-will, allowing expedited removal for misconduct or intentionally subverting Presidential directives.
US politics
fromIntelligencer
2 months ago

People Are Leaving Congress Because the Job Sucks

A record-sized number of U.S. lawmakers are leaving Congress or seeking other offices in 2026, many choosing new campaigns rather than departing due to vulnerability.
US politics
fromAxios
2 months ago

Trump admin green lights rule making it easier to fire thousands of federal employees

The new Schedule Policy/Career rule enables faster removal of senior federal employees and shifts whistleblower oversight to agencies, increasing risks of politicization and turnover.
US politics
fromNature
2 months ago

Trump team's new rule could make firing government scientists easier

US OPM finalized a rule creating a 'Policy/Career' class to reclassify and ease firing of roughly 50,000 federal civil servants, including scientists.
US politics
fromEmptywheel
2 months ago

The Scandal of Lying about "Thwarted" "Plots" Started 4 Years Ago

Only one or two U.S. terrorist plots were actually thwarted by the Section 215 call-detail dragnet; the widely cited figure of 54 is incorrect.
#parliamentary-transparency
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
UK politics

Transparency fears over plan to redact 2,000 staff names on Commons register

MPs plan to redact 2,000 parliamentary staff names from a decades-old register, reducing transparency on lobbying activities despite safety concerns being the stated rationale.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs' staff would undermine democracy | Editorial

The House of Commons standards committee's recommendation to remove MPs' staff names from the register represents a harmful retreat from transparency and public accountability during a period of fragile institutional trust.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on secrecy in parliament: hiding the names of MPs' staff would undermine democracy | Editorial

The House of Commons standards committee's recommendation to remove MPs' staff names from the register represents a harmful retreat from transparency and public accountability during a period of fragile institutional trust.
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Met Police detective sacked for sharing 'overtly political' posts on social media on Gaza war

A Metropolitan Police officer posted one-sided, overtly political material about the Israel–Gaza conflict that was found to be antisemitic under the IHRA definition.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The Guardian view on violent online rhetoric: all politicians have a duty to set a civil tone | Editorial

Politicians must exercise judgment before sharing social media content, as false posts and violent rhetoric endanger public figures and discourage political participation.
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