Tag #Political Appointments

Showing 37 to 48 of 120 results

npr.org
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Trump Dismisses Biden Appointees from Holocaust Memorial Council

The Trump administration fired several Biden appointees from the United States Holocaust Memorial Council, including Doug Emhoff, on the 80th anniversary of Dachau's liberation, sparking criticism for politicizing Holocaust remembrance and raising concerns about the museum's future.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
nbcnews.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Acting IRS Commissioner Replaced Amidst Turmoil and Concerns Over Musk's Influence

Acting IRS Commissioner Gary Shapley was replaced by Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, with President Trump's approval, reversed Shapley's appointment due to concerns raised by Elon Musk, leading to concerns about the future of IRS reform.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
t24.com.tr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Widespread Turkish Government Reshuffle Announced

President Erdoğan issued a decree resulting in the dismissal and appointment of numerous officials across various Turkish ministries and agencies, including those in the Presidency's Communication Directorate, Revenue Administration, and Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, as published in the Offi...

Progress

44% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
abcnews.go.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Trump Appoints Personal Attorney as Interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey

President Donald Trump appointed Alina Habba, his personal attorney, as the interim U.S. attorney for the District of New Jersey on Monday, replacing John Giordano, who will be nominated as ambassador to Namibia. Habba, who has represented Trump in numerous legal battles, intends to fight corruption...

Progress

64% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
us.cnn.com
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Trump Criticizes Kennedy Center, Vows Renovations Amidst Programming Changes

President Donald Trump, the newly appointed chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center, criticized the building's condition during a Monday visit, vowing renovations and suggesting changes to its programming, leading to the cancellation of Hamilton and causing controversy.

Progress

56% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
npr.org
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Trump's CDC Nominee Fails Senate Confirmation

President Trump's nominee for CDC director, Dr. Dave Weldon, failed Senate confirmation today due to his controversial views on vaccine safety, leaving the CDC without a confirmed leader amidst various infectious disease outbreaks and internal turmoil.

Progress

40% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
dailymail.co.uk
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Pentagon Purge: Four Top Officials Fired After Leaks Investigation

Four top Pentagon officials, including three suspended staffers, were terminated following an internal investigation into leaks of sensitive military information, including plans for potential conflicts, leaving significant leadership gaps and prompting concerns about national security.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
elmundo.es
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Former Spanish Senator Joins Lobbying Firm After Resignation

Former Spanish Senate President Ander Gil resigned to join Llorente & Cuenca (LLYC) as a senior director, leveraging his legislative expertise; this transition, legal for ex-senators, highlights the common practice of high-ranking officials joining private firms after leaving office, raising concern...

Progress

44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theglobeandmail.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Trump Loyalists Appointed to OPM Amidst Musk's Controversial Emails

The White House appointed two Trump loyalists as senior advisors at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) following two controversial emails sent by Elon Musk to federal workers demanding weekly work summaries and offering buyouts, causing tensions between the White House and OPM.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
npr.org
🌐 65% Global Worthiness
News related image

Democratic Governors Recruit Laid-Off Federal Workers for State Jobs

Faced with potential layoffs of tens of thousands of federal workers under the Trump administration, Democratic governors in Pennsylvania, Hawaii, and New York are actively recruiting these individuals for state positions, with Pennsylvania seeing over 700 former federal employees apply for over 100...

Progress

40% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
elpais.com
🌐 85% Global Worthiness
News related image

Last-Minute Deal Averts Catalonia Rail Strike, but Strains Political Relations

A seven-day railway strike in Catalonia was averted through last-minute concessions to unions, but this deal jeopardizes a 2023 agreement to transfer Rodalies from Renfe to the regional government and has strained relations between the central government and Catalan independentistas.

Progress

48% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
kathimerini.gr
🌐 75% Global Worthiness
News related image

Greek Cabinet Reshuffle Postponed

Due to the new president's inauguration and ongoing negotiations, Greece's announced cabinet reshuffle was postponed; potential changes include K. Chatzidakis as Deputy Prime Minister and K. Pierrakakis as Finance Minister.

Progress

44% Bias Score

Quality Education

Showing 37 to 48 of 120 results