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Former OSC Head Sues Trump, Alleging Unlawful Dismissal

Former Office of Special Counsel head Hampton Dellinger sued President Trump, claiming unlawful dismissal from his Senate-confirmed position for which he was appointed in 2024, amid the administration's restructuring of federal agencies and weakening of whistleblower protections.

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Trump-Musk Alliance Dismantles US Agencies, Raising Constitutional Concerns

President Trump and Elon Musk are dismantling US government agencies, including the CFPB and USAID, raising constitutional concerns about executive overreach and the role of private citizens in wielding significant governmental power; court challenges are underway.

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Judge Blocks Musk's Access to Treasury Systems

A New York judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking Elon Musk's DOGE team from accessing US Treasury systems following a complaint by 19 states' attorneys general alleging President Trump illegally granted Musk access to sensitive data; Musk called the judge "corrupt" and demanded impeach...

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Greek Students Protest Train Crash Investigation Delays

Thousands of students shut down central Athens on January 26th to protest delays in the investigation of a February 2023 train crash that killed 57 people, following the release of audio recordings suggesting dozens more may have died in a post-crash fire, leading to accusations of government cover-...

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Trump Fires 17 Inspectors General, Raising Accountability Concerns

President Trump fired 17 inspectors general, raising concerns about government transparency and accountability, shortly after creating the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) led by Elon Musk; some fear this will lead to decreased efficiency and increase in fraud.

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Trump Administration's EPA and USAID Staffing Actions Spark Concerns

The Trump administration placed at least 50 EPA environmental justice staff on paid administrative leave and issued probation notices to about 1,000 more, while simultaneously attempting to drastically reduce USAID's workforce, prompting lawsuits and concerns about data access for cancer research.

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Valencia Flood: Judge Orders Psychological Evaluations for Victims' Families

A judge in Catarroja, Valencia, ordered psychological evaluations for families of the 227 victims of the October 29th flood, citing the immense trauma caused by witnessing deaths and enduring infrastructural collapse and delayed aid. The investigation includes examining the timing of the emergency a...

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Musk and Trump's Assault on US Government Agencies

President Trump, with the help of Elon Musk, is dismantling several government agencies, including the CFPB and USAID, triggering legal challenges and raising constitutional questions about the scope of presidential power.

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Greek Author Argues Political Motivation Behind Tempe Crash Criticism

Following the February 2023 Tempe train crash in Greece, the Mitsotakis government faced intense criticism, which the author views as politically motivated; despite protests and accusations of a cover-up, the New Democracy party won the June 2023 elections with 41% of the vote.

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Greek Students Protest Tempi Train Crash Investigation Delays

Thousands of students and teachers demonstrated in Athens on January 26th, against the delayed investigation of the Tempi train crash, where 57 died; a recent report suggests dozens perished in a post-collision fire, igniting further protests.

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Treasury Official Resigns Amidst Racist Post Controversy

A 25-year-old member of Elon Musk's cost-cutting committee, Doge, resigned from his position within the US Treasury Department after racist online posts surfaced; he was one of two with access to the central payment system, prompting legal action from multiple state attorneys general.

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Italian Government Implicated in Spyware Scandal Targeting Journalists

The Italian government purchased the Paragon spyware from an Israeli firm, which was then used to illegally spy on journalists and activists of the organization Mediterranea, raising significant concerns about surveillance abuses and government accountability; the Guardian has already disputed the g...

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