Tag #Government Overreach

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Judges Halt Musk's Federal Spending Review, Employee Reduction Plan

Federal judges have issued temporary restraining orders against Elon Musk's team accessing Treasury payment systems and a White House plan for incentivized employee departures, highlighting judicial checks on the Trump administration's cost-cutting efforts.

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Democrats Protest Musk's Treasury Access, Introduce "Stop the Steal" Act

Democratic lawmakers protested Elon Musk's access to Treasury's payment system, introducing the "Stop the Steal" Act to counter what they see as an abuse of power and unlawful meddling; the bill faces an uphill battle in Congress.

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Musk Seeks USAID Closure; HHS, DOE Take Actions on "Gender Ideology" and Diversity Training

Elon Musk announced plans to dismantle USAID with President Trump's support, while the Department of Health and Human Services halted programs related to "gender ideology" and the Department of Education placed dozens of employees on administrative leave, possibly due to a 2019 diversity training.

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Controversial Spanish Judicial Reform Sparks Outrage

The Spanish government's proposed judicial career reform, altering selection processes, government chamber voting, and the ethics commission, faces strong opposition from judges' associations who raise concerns about government overreach and threats to judicial independence.

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Wildlife Rescue Ends in Tragedy

An American man's attempt to establish a wildlife sanctuary is thwarted by authorities who euthanize his rescued animals, sparking outrage and debate.

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Musk's DOGE sparks legal challenges over federal intervention

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), an ad-hoc group, is rapidly restructuring key federal agencies, including the Treasury Department and the Office of Personnel Management, sparking legal challenges and concerns over transparency and potential conflicts of interest.

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French Court Overturns Ban on Noisemakers During Macron Visit

A French court overturned a prefectural order banning noisemakers during President Macron's visit to Ganges on April 20, 2023, citing insufficient justification under anti-terrorism laws and excessive restrictions on public space; the state was ordered to pay €1,500 in legal fees.

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Comer Launches Investigation into Alleged Debanking of Conservatives by US Banks

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced an investigation into claims that US banks are "debanking" conservatives, prompted by President Trump's comments at the World Economic Forum, exploring whether this is due to ESG policies, government pressure, or discriminatory practices.

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Greek Government Disregards Council of State Rulings

The Greek government twice disregarded Council of State rulings: first, by failing to inform surveillance victims as ordered; second, by passing legislation to override a decision deeming the New Building Code unconstitutional. This undermines public trust in the judiciary and the rule of law.

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