Tag #Political Influence

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Trump Elected Kennedy Center Chairman

President Trump was elected chairman of the Kennedy Center's board Wednesday, replacing David Rubenstein, and Ric Grenell replaced Deborah Rutter as president; the White House appointed numerous new board members, reflecting Trump's vision for the center.

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Trump Administration Prioritizes Business Interests, Raising Concerns About Democratic Accountability

The Trump administration's prioritization of business leaders in government, evident in the presence of major tech and finance CEOs at the inauguration, raises concerns about conflicts of interest and the potential erosion of democratic accountability, mirroring historical parallels where corporate ...

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DOGE's Control of Treasury Payment System Sparks Concerns

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) now controls the Treasury Department's payment system, raising concerns about access to sensitive taxpayer data and the potential disruption of federal payments, including Social Security and Medicare, after a temporary freeze on federal funds.

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NIH Funding Pause for Canadian Researchers Lifted, But Concerns Remain

Canadian researchers, who received over $40 million in funding last year from the NIH, faced a two-week pause in grant reviews due to President Trump's executive orders, but reviews have now resumed, leaving concerns over funding for DEI and global health research.

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SEC Requires Leadership Approval Before Investigations

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) now requires its staff to obtain approval from politically appointed leaders before formally launching probes, a change made under President Trump's administration that may slow down investigations and reduce staff autonomy.

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Hamburg Warns of Foreign Election Interference via Deepfakes and Disinformation

Hamburg's Verfassungsschutz warns of foreign interference in the upcoming federal and state elections using deepfakes, disinformation, and other methods to undermine democratic processes and public trust, emphasizing the threat posed by Russian cyber groups APT 28 and Ghostwriter.

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Political Pressure Mars Mexico's Judicial Candidate Selection

Mexico's judicial election process faced intense political pressure from Supreme Court ministers and Morena party legislators to influence candidate selection; despite this, committees, backed by President Sheinbaum, maintained objectivity, using a lottery to minimize influence, though criticisms pe...

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Bezos Earth Fund Ends Funding for Key Climate Certification Group

Jeff Bezos's $10 billion Earth Fund ended its $18 million grant to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a key climate certification organization, after a three-year commitment expired; this decision has raised concerns about a broader trend of reduced funding for climate initiatives due to p...

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Bondi Begins Term with Immediate Actions, Reversing Biden-Era Policies and Reviewing January 6th Cases

Newly confirmed Attorney General Pam Bondi initiated a series of actions on her first day, including rescinding memos related to perceived targeting of Catholics and school threats, ordering a review of over 1,500 January 6th-related criminal cases, and potentially shifting the focus of Justice Depa...

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Musk's DOGE Gains Control of Treasury Payment System, Raising Data and Payment Concerns

Elon Musk's DOGE now controls the Treasury Department's payment system, raising concerns about access to sensitive taxpayer data and the potential disruption of federal payments, including Social Security, after a temporary freeze on federal funds.

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EU Lawmakers Demand Scrutiny of NGO Grants Amid Lobbying Dispute

The European Parliament's budgetary control committee, led by the EPP, is demanding scrutiny of EU grants given to NGOs, think tanks, and business associations, following accusations of misused funds for lobbying, potentially affecting five directorates-general.

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Musk's DOGE Gains Access to US Financial System

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has obtained access to the US financial system, which processes over \$6 trillion annually, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and potential misuse of sensitive data; this access was granted despite objections from a government officia...

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