Tag #Political Appointments

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SSA Commissioner Resigns Over Data Access Dispute

Acting SSA Commissioner Michelle King resigned after refusing to give the Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive Social Security recipient data; Leland Dudek replaced her, and President Trump nominated Frank Bisignano.

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Gabbard Confirmed as US Director of National Intelligence Amidst Controversy

The US Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard, a former congresswoman known for her criticism of US foreign policy and meetings with Bashar al-Assad, as the Director of National Intelligence, raising concerns among experts about potential impacts on intelligence gathering and foreign relations.

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Victoria's Police Commissioner Removed Amidst No-Confidence Vote and Crime Wave

Victoria's Police Commissioner, Shane Patton, was removed from his position following a no-confidence vote from the Police Association amid public concern over a rising crime wave and government interference in police affairs. This decision highlights the increasing political influence on police lea...

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Education Department Cuts Follow Trump's Call for Elimination

On Wednesday, the Department of Education implemented department-wide cuts, mainly affecting probationary employees hired within the last year, following President Trump's call to eliminate the department, while Linda McMahon, the President's nominee for Secretary of Education, faced questioning dur...

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CFPB Leadership Resigns Amid Agency Shutdown

Following Acting Director Russell Vought's order to cease all work, two top Consumer Financial Protection Bureau officials, Lorelei Salas and Eric Halperin, resigned, citing concerns about legality and consumer protection, adding to uncertainty at the agency which has returned nearly $21 billion to ...

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Trump Administration Dismisses 1100+ EPA Employees, Removes Climate Change Information

The Trump administration dismissed over 1100 EPA employees, many scientists, removed climate change information from government websites, and replaced dismissed staff with political appointees, weakening the agency's scientific basis for environmental regulations.

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Climate Action
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Social Security Commissioner Resigns Over Data Access Dispute

Acting Social Security Commissioner Michelle King resigned after refusing to provide the Department of Government Efficiency access to sensitive recipient data; the White House replaced her with Leland Dudek, while also nominating Frank Bisignano for the position.

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Trump Administration Fires FDA Employees, Raising Public Safety Concerns

The Trump administration fired recently hired FDA employees responsible for reviewing food, medical devices, and tobacco products, part of a larger plan to eliminate 5,200 probationary employees across various agencies, raising concerns about public safety and regulatory effectiveness.

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Issa Rae Cancels Kennedy Center Event Following Trump's Election as Chairman

Issa Rae canceled her sold-out Kennedy Center event in protest of President Trump's election as chairman, citing a conflict with the institution's values; other figures like Shonda Rhimes and Ben Folds also resigned.

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Senate Confirms Gabbard as DNI Despite Controversy

The GOP-controlled Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard as President Trump's Director of National Intelligence by a 52-48 vote, despite concerns from Democrats and some Republicans about her past statements and meetings with foreign leaders, including Bashar al-Assad of Syria.

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Petro's Cabinet Undergoes Major Rejuvenation: A Shift Towards Younger Leadership

President Gustavo Petro's Colombian cabinet has undergone a significant transformation in the last 18 months, shifting from a group of veteran ministers with extensive experience to a considerably younger team, with many appointees under 40; this change reflects a move from a conciliatory to a more ...

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Trump Fires EEOC Commissioner, Crippling Agency's Function

Seven days after his inauguration, President Trump fired EEOC commissioner Jocelyn Samuels for supporting DEI initiatives and refusing to "defend women against extreme gender ideology," leaving the commission without a quorum and potentially undermining its ability to protect transgender workers and...

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