Tag #Political Influence

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Colbert's Late Show Cancellation Sparks Censure Accusations

CBS canceled "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", prompting accusations of politically motivated censorship from Democrats after Colbert criticized Paramount's $16 million settlement with Donald Trump, three days before the announcement. This follows similar controversies involving Trump and other ...

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German Bar Association Demands Reform to Protect Prosecutors From Political Influence

The German Bar Association criticizes the lack of independence of German public prosecutor's offices, urging reform to prevent political interference, contrasting Germany's system with Austria's recent establishment of an independent oversight body for public prosecutors.

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Firing of Federal Prosecutor Maurene Comey Raises Concerns of Political Influence

Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor and daughter of former FBI director James Comey, was fired from her position in New York; she warned colleagues that such actions could suppress independent thought and erode the rule of law, and her firing is linked to the Trump administration's broader efforts t...

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CPSC Delays Water Bead Safety Rule Amidst Political Dispute

The CPSC delayed a final ruling on water beads, a toy linked to a child's death in 2023, prompting two commissioners to criticize Acting Chair Peter Feldman for blocking the rule and canceling a consumer testimony hearing; the delay follows a similar one on button battery hazards and a legal battle ...

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Federal Prosecutor Maurene Comey Fired, Raising Concerns About Justice Department Independence

Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, was unexpectedly fired from her position as a federal prosecutor at the Justice Department on Wednesday, prompting concerns about political influence and potential chilling effects on the independence of prosecutors.

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Armenian Constitutional Court Judges Face Salary Hike Amidst Peace Treaty Ratification

Armenia's Ministry of Justice proposes a salary increase for Constitutional Court judges, raising concerns about political influence, particularly regarding the upcoming ratification of a peace treaty with Azerbaijan. The proposal, currently under public discussion, would increase salaries by 40-50 ...

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German Bar Association Demands Greater Protection for Prosecutors Against Political Influence

The German Bar Association (DRB) criticizes the lack of independence of German public prosecutor's offices, urging reforms to prevent political influence and citing concerns over right-wing populist parties' attempts to influence the justice system, contrasting with the recent Austrian reforms.

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CBS Cancels "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in 2026

Paramount Global announced the 2026 cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", citing financial challenges, despite speculation about political motives due to Colbert's criticism of President Trump and recent controversies at CBS; this ends CBS's 30-year run in late-night television.

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Firing of Federal Prosecutor Maurene Comey Sparks Concerns of Political Interference

Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI director James Comey, was fired Wednesday from her position as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, prompting concerns about political motivations and the erosion of civil service protections within the Department of Justice; her terminatio...

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Colbert Show" Cancellation Sparks Political Questions

Senators Schiff and Warren are questioning CBS's decision to cancel "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in May 2026, three days after Colbert criticized its \$16 million settlement with Donald Trump, prompting speculation of a politically motivated cancellation; CBS attributes the decision to finan...

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Shifting Sands: Young Male Voters' Disenchantment with Trump

Disillusionment is growing among young men who voted for Donald Trump in 2024, driven by concerns about broken promises on issues like new wars and the economy, as evidenced by comments from voters and influencers like Theo Von and Joe Rogan.

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Trump Nominates Kushner Sr. as Ambassador Amid Nepotism Concerns

Two months before a potential second term, Donald Trump nominated Charles Kushner, father of his son-in-law Jared Kushner, as US ambassador to France, despite Kushner Sr.'s past legal and ethical issues, highlighting the Kushner family's influence within Trump's orbit.

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