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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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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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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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Murdoch's Retreat: Legal Settlements and Shifting Media Landscape Diminish Empire's Power

Rupert Murdoch is stepping back from his media empire, facing significant financial consequences from legal settlements related to phone hacking and election fraud allegations, while the changing media landscape diminishes his political influence.

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Billionaire Influence Challenges Global Democracy

The election of a US president backed by tech billionaires raises concerns about the influence of concentrated wealth on democratic governance and international cooperation, as highlighted by Oxfam's report on extreme wealth accumulation among billionaires.

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Meta Settles Lawsuit with Trump, Signaling Strategic Shift

Meta settled a lawsuit filed by Donald Trump after the January 6th Capitol riot, reflecting a strategic shift in Meta's relationship with Trump and potentially impacting future regulatory conflicts.

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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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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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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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Musk Aides Lock Out Civil Servants From OPM Data Systems

Aides to Elon Musk, tasked by President Trump with downsizing the federal workforce, have locked career civil servants out of OPM computer systems containing sensitive personal data of millions of federal employees, raising cybersecurity concerns and sparking accusations of a hostile takeover.

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FBI Leadership Purge Continues Amid Trump's 'De-Weaponization' Efforts

At least six senior FBI leaders face forced departures by Monday, marking a continuation of a Justice Department purge initiated last week, impacting divisions overseeing cyber, national security, and criminal investigations, amid concerns from agents involved in the January 6th Capitol attack and T...

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Trump Administration's "Deferred Resignation" Offer Sparks Controversy Among Federal Employees

The Trump administration offered federal employees a "deferred resignation program" with paid leave until September 30th if they resign by February 6th; however, unions advise against it due to ambiguity and potential job insecurity.

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