Tag #Political Controversy

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Comey's Seashell Post Prompts Secret Service Investigation

Former FBI Director James Comey's Instagram photo of seashells arranged to spell "8647" prompted a Secret Service investigation after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem deemed it a threat against President Trump; Comey removed the post, claiming unawareness of the potential violent interpretati...

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EPA Cancels $23 Billion in Congressionally Approved Environmental Funding

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin canceled nearly $23 billion in congressionally approved funding for clean energy and environmental justice programs, drawing bipartisan criticism and legal challenges due to its violation of a decades-old law prohibiting executive impoundment of funds.

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Qatar's Boeing 747-8 Offer to US Sparks Bipartisan Criticism

Qatar offered a Boeing 747-8 to the US Department of Defense, sparking bipartisan criticism over potential influence-peddling; the deal, under legal review, is intended for Trump's post-presidency library and has led to Senate holds on Justice Department confirmations.

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Catalan Bilingualism Groups to Challenge Language Pact in Court

Catalan pro-bilingualism groups will challenge the "Pacte Nacional per la Llengua," a €-million-euro plan to promote Catalan in public and private sectors, arguing it infringes on linguistic freedom and uses institutional coercion.

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Tesla Faces Divestment Amidst Musk's Political Controversies and Financial Losses

Tesla reported a 71% drop in Q1 2025 net profit and a 20% revenue fall, largely due to Elon Musk's controversial political actions; the Lehigh County pension fund divested from Tesla, citing financial and reputational risks, mirroring concerns raised by New York City's pension fund manager regarding...

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Trump to Accept $400 Million Qatari Plane as Air Force One Replacement

President Trump will accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 from Qatar to replace Air Force One, sparking controversy due to ethical and security concerns and bypassing standard procurement processes; the plane, currently in San Antonio, was toured by Trump in February.

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Controversial General Appointed Head of Royal Navy

The UK Ministry of Defence appointed Gwyn Jenkins, a former special forces general with a controversial past involving the rejection of thousands of Afghan soldier resettlement applications and a failure to report potential war crimes, as the new head of the Royal Navy on Thursday.

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Congress-ICE Clash at New Jersey Detention Facility

Three members of Congress and Newark Mayor Ras Baraka clashed with federal agents at a New Jersey ICE detention facility on May 9th, resulting in the mayor's arrest and accusations of trespassing, sparking a debate over congressional oversight of immigration detention centers.

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DC US Attorney Replaced Amidst Controversy

The US Attorney's office in Washington, DC, welcomes interim US Attorney Jeanine Pirro, replacing Ed Martin whose nomination failed due to controversial statements; Martin now leads the DOJ's Weaponization Working Group, continuing his aggressive approach.

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DHS Considers Arrests After Democrats Clash with ICE Officers at New Jersey Facility

House Democrats' attempt to access a New Jersey ICE facility without authorization resulted in a physical altercation with federal officers, leading to the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka and potential arrests of the Democratic lawmakers; DHS asserts that the lawmakers committed felonies.

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DOJ to Review Biden's Pardons

Ed Martin, the new DOJ pardon attorney, will review President Biden's last-minute pardons, including those granted to family members, Dr. Fauci, and General Milley, raising concerns about potential political motivations and the impartiality of the Justice Department.

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Italian Right-Wing Politicians Boycott Referendum

Several high-ranking Italian right-wing politicians, including Ministers Lollobrigida and Salvini, announced a boycott of the June 8-9 referendum on five issues (four on labor, one on citizenship), citing personal reasons and policy disagreements. This action is opposed by the PD, who call it an und...

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