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NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Lyin' ex-Rep. George Santos sobs as he learns his fate at sentencing in corruption case

George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in prison for federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
fromAP News
3 months ago
NYC politics

Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters

fromsilive
3 months ago
NYC politics

Notorious NYC politician should be in prison for several years, prosecutors say

NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Lyin' ex-Rep. George Santos sobs as he learns his fate at sentencing in corruption case

George Santos was sentenced to over seven years in prison for federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
NYC politics
fromAP News
3 months ago

Ex-US Rep. George Santos faces sentencing for fraud after duping donors and voters

George Santos faces sentencing for federal fraud and identity theft, admitting to deceiving donors and stealing identities for his campaign.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Moment of Truth for Santos as He Faces Sentencing

George Santos admits responsibility for his fraudulent actions as he faces sentencing, marking a significant change in his persona.”
NYC politics
fromsilive
3 months ago

Notorious NYC politician should be in prison for several years, prosecutors say

George Santos may face over seven years in prison for wire fraud, identity theft, and stealing campaign funds.
fromwww.thelocal.es
1 week ago

Spain's PM feels 'good and strong' amid right-wing corruption scandal

Corruption charges against former finance minister Cristobal Montoro have weakened the Popular Party narrative and provided breathing space for Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez.
#trump
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dragon on Centre Street by Jonah Bromwich review drama of Trump the felon

Trump becomes the first U.S. president convicted of a felony, highlighting the intersection of politics and legal accountability.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
SF politics

Trump pardons Nevada politician who used $70K from slain cop's memorial funds to pay for plastic surgery, daughter's wedding

US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

Trump Orders Probe Into Biden Cover-Up' and Dangerous' Autopen Conspiracy'

Trump investigates Biden's administration for alleged abuse of power using an autopen for executive actions without the president's knowledge.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dragon on Centre Street by Jonah Bromwich review drama of Trump the felon

Trump becomes the first U.S. president convicted of a felony, highlighting the intersection of politics and legal accountability.
SF politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Trump pardons Nevada politician who used $70K from slain cop's memorial funds to pay for plastic surgery, daughter's wedding

Trump pardons Michele Fiore, a politician guilty of wire fraud, igniting controversy over accountability and justice.
#donald-trump
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 weeks ago

Inside Sweden: What's next for the government after white supremacist scandal?

Migration Minister Johan Forssell's son has ties to far-right extremist groups, raising questions about accountability and media handling of underage individuals.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Marco Rubio impostor reportedly using AI to contact multiple senior officials US politics live

An unknown fraudster has used artificial intelligence to impersonate US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, contacting senior officials through fake voice messages and texts.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Fresh scandal hits Spain's ruling party as official quits over sexual harassment claims

Sanchez's efforts to revitalize PSOE faced setbacks after a key official's resignation over harassment allegations.
US politics
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

Republican Lawmaker Dumped Medicaid-Related Stock Before Voting to Gut Program

Robert Bresnahan sold a Medicaid-related stock before voting for a budget that cuts $1 trillion from the program.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Thailand's PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra suspended over leaked call

Thailand's constitutional court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra amid allegations of ethical violations stemming from a leaked phone call.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French senator accused of spiking colleague's drink sent for trial

Joel Guerriau contests the allegations against him, with his lawyers emphasizing that he does not fear the truth and is eager for justice to prevail.
France news
#bob-menendez
fromFortune
1 month ago
NYC politics

Former Sen. Bob Mendendez, angling for a pardon for his 11-year prison sentence, says he hopes Trump 'cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system'

NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Democratic Ex-Senator and Felon Raked Over the Coals for Tweets Shopping for a Pardon' from Trump

Bob Menendez's indictment and conviction fuel claims of political weaponization of justice, highlighted by his recent tweets seeking public sympathy.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

'Gold bar' Bob Menendez is a convicted bribe-taking dirt bag and lousy husband who needs to be imprisoned NOW

fromFortune
1 month ago
NYC politics

Former Sen. Bob Mendendez, angling for a pardon for his 11-year prison sentence, says he hopes Trump 'cleans up the cesspool and restores the integrity to the system'

NYC politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Democratic Ex-Senator and Felon Raked Over the Coals for Tweets Shopping for a Pardon' from Trump

Bob Menendez's indictment and conviction fuel claims of political weaponization of justice, highlighted by his recent tweets seeking public sympathy.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

'Gold bar' Bob Menendez is a convicted bribe-taking dirt bag and lousy husband who needs to be imprisoned NOW

fromtime.com
1 month ago

The True Story Behind Netflix's Trainwreck: Mayor of Mayhem

Rob Ford's controversial tenure as Toronto mayor, marked by personal and political scandals, is explored in Netflix's documentary 'Mayor of Mayhem'.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Ex-Tory MP among 15 in court to face betting charges

A group of 15 individuals, including former MP Craig Williams, faces charges for betting offences linked to insider information about the timing of the 2024 general election.
NYC politics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Fernandes Anderson officially resigns from Boston City Council

Boston City Councilor Tania Fernandes Anderson resigns after pleading guilty to fraud and theft, related to a kickback scheme involving a family member.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Greek court strips three far-right MPs of seats over electoral fraud

A landmark court decision in Greece stripped neo-fascist lawmakers from their positions, marking a significant setback for the far-right Spartans party and its leadership.
Right-wing politics
fromeuronews
1 month ago

Czech Republic appoints new justice minister after bitcoin scandal

Blažek said he was not aware of any wrongdoing, but that he did not want the four-party coalition government led by Prime Minister Petr Fiala to be hurt by the scandal.
UK politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
1 month ago

Sources: San Jose officials used racial slurs in group chat - San Jose Spotlight

The text thread named "Tammany Hall" included racial slurs and derogatory remarks among San Jose politicians, raising concerns over accountability and transparency.
NYC politics
NYC politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

San Leandro City Councilmember Notified By Feds He Is Under Investigation, Could Be Indicted

San Leandro City Councilmember Bryan Azevedo is under federal investigation, paralleling Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s legal troubles.
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Texas Solicitor General Resigns After Sharing Bizarre Fantasy About An Asteroid

Judd Stone resigned due to allegations of inappropriate sexual fantasies involving a phallic asteroid shared during a work lunch.
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

US government investigates attempt to impersonate Trump's chief of staff

Susie Wiles was targeted in an impersonation campaign using AI-generated voice calls to mislead politicians.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Lords watchdog investigates Tory peer over erroneous' travel claims

House of Lords investigates Earl of Shrewsbury for erroneous travel expense claims amidst broader scrutiny of upper house peers.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Jake Tapper admits Democratic cover-up of Biden's cognitive decline may be 'worse than Watergate'

Jake Tapper argues Biden's health cover-up could be more significant than Watergate.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany's Merz says Berlin back with voice in Europe DW 05/09/2025

Merz stated that under his leadership, Germany is committed to reinforcing its presence and influence within the European Union, indicating a shift from his predecessor's policies.
Germany politics
#new-york-city
NYC politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

New Yorkers Care About Housing but Aren't Voting for It

Notoriety influences political campaigns more than substantive policy issues, impacting candidates' visibility and chances of success.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Trump replaces Mike Waltz with Marco Rubio as national security adviser

I am pleased to announce that I will be nominating Mike Waltz to be the next United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social.
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Commentary: In this city, politics feels like Wrestlemania. Who should we cheer?

Huntington Park is embroiled in political scandal involving allegations against council members and a significant investigation into local governance.
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Ron DeSantis Under Scrutiny After 10 Million in State Funds Was Used in Political Campaign

Ron DeSantis is embroiled in a scandal involving a $10 million payment linked to his political campaign efforts against marijuana legalization.
US Elections
fromIntelligencer
1 year ago

What the Jeffrey Epstein Documents Reveal About Donald Trump

Mark Epstein claims Jeffrey Epstein held explosive secrets about Trump and Clinton that could have affected the presidential election.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Long Island hospital chair fired just hours after revealing thieves stole FBI probe docs from his home in growing scandal: 'Hochul wanted my head'

Nassau County medical chairman fired amid allegations of political scandal and corruption exposure.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

South Korea's ex-President Moon Jae-in indicted for bribery

Prosecutors allege that Moon appointed Lee Sang-jik to lead the SMEs and Startups Agency in return for his ex-son-in-law, surnamed Seo, being appointed executive director at Thai Eastar Jet, which was controlled by Lee at the time.
US politics
fromThe Local France
3 months ago

French PM's daughter says priest beat her as a teenager

Francois Bayrou's daughter accuses clergy at a boarding school of systemic abuse, revealing her traumatic experience during summer camp.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Peru: Ex-President Humala jailed for money laundering DW 04/15/2025

Ollanta Humala sentenced to 15 years for money laundering linked to Odebrecht and Venezuelan funds. Corruption continues to plague Peru's political landscape.
#andrew-cuomo
fromFuturism
3 months ago
NYC politics

Called Out for AI Slop, Andrew Cuomo Blames One-Armed Man

Cuomo's campaign faced scandal over a flawed housing policy drafted with ChatGPT, leading to calls for accountability.
An aide blamed dictation challenges for errors, but the explanation raised more questions.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Disgraced Former Governor Andrew Cuomo Is Running for Mayor

Andrew Cuomo is running for mayor of New York, facing scrutiny over past scandals and competition from progressive candidates.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Disgraced Former Governor Andrew Cuomo Is Running for Mayor

Andrew Cuomo is running for mayor of New York, facing scrutiny over past scandals and competition from progressive candidates.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Mass. House will conduct its own investigation into rep facing fraud charges

The Massachusetts House Committee on Ethics will investigate Rep. Christopher Flanagan following his indictment for wire fraud, pending the outcome of his criminal case.
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Oakland mayor's chief of staff fired over private notes referring to Black people as 'tokens'

Leigh Hanson, former chief of staff to ex-Mayor Sheng Thao, was fired for a controversial note referencing Black individuals during a politically charged meeting.
NYC politics
#marine-le-pen
France politics
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen found guilty of misappropriating EU funds, awaits decision on potential ban from politics

Marine Le Pen was found guilty of misusing EU funds, risking her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election.
France politics
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Far-right leader Marine Le Pen found guilty of misappropriating EU funds, awaits decision on potential ban from politics

Marine Le Pen was found guilty of misusing EU funds, risking her candidacy for the 2027 presidential election.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Inside prosecutors' scramble to save Mayor Adams' corruption case after ex-boss Damian Williams' 'political aspirations' revealed

Lead prosecutor Hagan Scotten and colleagues engaged in damage control over former boss Damian Williams' op-ed, accusing him of using the case for personal political gain.
NYC politics
fromThe Nation
4 months ago

Group Chat War Plans Provide a Window Into Trump's Mafia State

Hillary Clinton's past controversies are overshadowed by a recent security breach involving Trump's administration, demonstrating a significant intelligence failure.
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago

Minnesota Senator Justin Eichorn Charged with Soliciting a Minor for Prostitution

Minnesota Republican state senator Justin Eichorn, known for proposing 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' as a mental illness, was arrested during an undercover operation for soliciting sex from a minor.
SF politics
fromWorld History Encyclopedia
4 months ago

Petticoat Affair

The Petticoat Affair highlighted the deep social and political divisions within Jackson's cabinet and laid bare the personal rivalries and vulnerabilities from the onset of his presidency.
History
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Revealed: peer's offer to get meetings with ministers for potential client

Lord Dannatt was secretly filmed offering to lobby government ministers for a commercial client, despite rules against such actions.
NYC politics
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 months ago

Ex-San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres pleads not guilty - San Jose Spotlight

Omar Torres pleads not guilty to child molestation charges and faces significant prison time amid allegations of inappropriate conduct with minors.
fromwww.thelocal.ch
5 months ago

EXPLAINED: What is the scandal shaking up Switzerland's Defence Department all about?

Amherd's resignation points to a growing polarization and spitefulness in political discourse within the Swiss Federal Council, revealing deep rifts among its members.
Germany politics
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago

Argentina's Milei faces credibility crisis over crypto scam DW 02/21/2025

Milei endorsed $LIBRA, which is a meme coin, in a social media post on February 14. During the time the tweet remained pinned to Milei's account, $LIBRA quickly rose in value from $0.000001 to $5.20.
Germany politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Former Reform UK Wales leader charged with bribery

Nathan Gill faces multiple bribery charges after a counter-terrorism investigation, impacting his political career.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Who Are Alex Spiro, Emil Bove and Other Lawyers Who May Be at the Adams Hearing?

The Justice Department's request to drop charges against Mayor Adams has stirred significant reactions among federal prosecutors.
UK news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

South Korean Officials Convicted Over Forcibly Sending North Koreans Home

The return of two North Korean fishermen by South Korea sparked crimes charges against senior officials, reflecting political tensions and divisions over North Korea.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

AK-47 attack on Brazil mayor was set-up to boost election campaign, police say

As campaign strategies go it was unorthodox and illegal: buy an AK-47, hire a pair of phony hitmen, and stage a fake assassination attempt against the mayor that would generate public sympathy and help him win a second term in power.
NYC politics
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fromHomebuilding & Renovating
5 months ago

Revealed: Email accusing councillors of asking for 500k bribes for green belt planning approval

Slough Borough Council faces serious bribery allegations regarding planning permissions that have sparked outrage and demands for an investigation.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
6 months ago

The Indo Daily: From Minister of Justice to Jail Inmate - The Ray Burke scandal 20 years on

Ray Burke, a former justice minister, became a central figure in Ireland's biggest political scandal, leading to his imprisonment 20 years ago.
#south-korea
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

South Korean investigators seek to arrest president on insurrection charges

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol faces formal arrest on charges of insurrection and power abuse amid impeachment proceedings.
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

South Korean investigators seek to arrest president on insurrection charges

South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol faces formal arrest on charges of insurrection and power abuse amid impeachment proceedings.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial accused of receiving illegal funding from Gaddafi

Sarkozy's trial over alleged illegal campaign funding from Libya reflects deep concerns about corruption in French politics.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

Awaiting Sentencing, Menendez Pleads for Leniency and Blames His Wife

Menendez's lawyers seek leniency citing his upbringing and service, blaming his legal troubles on his wife.
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