Tag #Political Interference

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Trump Administration Delays Critical Bird Flu Research

The Trump administration has interfered with the CDC's MMWR, delaying three bird flu studies, including research on cat infections and antibody testing in veterinarians; this unprecedented interference, driven by political appointees, has stalled crucial public health information amid a growing outb...

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Trump Appoints Himself Head of Kennedy Center, Dismisses Board

President Trump abruptly dismissed the John F. Kennedy Center's board of directors, including its president David Rubenstein, and appointed himself president, citing disagreements over artistic vision and announcing a new board and programming changes; the Center responded it hadn't received officia...

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NWS Faces Staff Cuts Amidst Lowest Staffing in Decades

Facing its lowest staffing in decades, the National Weather Service (NWS) is facing potential 5-10% staff cuts following a federal buyout program, raising concerns about the agency's ability to provide timely and accurate weather forecasts, especially during hurricane season; meanwhile, a representa...

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Justice Department Reviews FBI Agents' Roles in January 6th Investigation

Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove announced a review of FBI agents involved in the January 6th Capitol riot investigation, stating that agents who acted ethically are safe but those with corrupt or partisan intent should be concerned; acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll is accused of insubordi...

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Trump Freezes USAID Funding Amidst Accusations of Extremism

President Trump froze USAID funding for 90 days, calling its leaders "crazy extremists," while Elon Musk labeled the agency a "criminal organization," prompting a shutdown of its online presence and the suspension of two top officials; this despite urgent global needs.

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FBI Investigates Over 1,000 Agents Amid Concerns of Political Retaliation

Following Justice Department memos ordering the review and potential termination of those involved in January 6th Capitol riot investigations, the FBI is conducting a review of over 1,000 agents and support staff to determine their role in the cases, prompting concerns of political retaliation and t...

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NOAA Scientist Removed After Exposing Politicization of Hurricane Dorian Forecast

During President Trump's first term, NOAA's acting chief scientist, Craig McLean, was removed after demanding investigations into "Sharpie-gate", an incident where NOAA issued a statement supporting President Trump's inaccurate claim about Hurricane Dorian's path; investigations revealed political p...

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DOGE Accesses Sensitive Treasury Data, Raising Concerns

Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gained access to sensitive Treasury data, including Social Security and Medicare payments, prompting concerns from Senator Ron Wyden and the resignation of Treasury's acting Deputy Secretary, David Lebryk, after more than 30 years of service.

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Trump Reappoints NOAA Official Criticized in "Sharpie-gate"

Neil Jacobs, criticized for his role in the 2019 "Sharpie-gate" incident involving President Trump's inaccurate claim about Hurricane Dorian's path, has been reappointed to lead NOAA, despite a report concluding the agency's statement supporting Trump violated scientific integrity policies and was p...

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Germany Investigates Car Vandalism with Suspected Russian Link

German police are investigating the vandalism of over 270 vehicles across several states, with evidence suggesting a possible link to Russian intelligence and an attempt to discredit the Green Party by framing climate activists. Three suspects—a Serb, a Bosnian, and a German—were apprehended, allege...

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FBI Official Describes 'Battle' Against Trump Administration Targeting

FBI Assistant Director James Dennehy, in an email to New York field office staff, described the targeting of bureau officials involved in investigating the January 6th Capitol attack as a 'battle,' citing the Justice Department's directive to compile names and the forced departures of at least nine ...

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FBI Director Defies DOJ Order to Fire January 6th Investigators

Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll defied a Justice Department order to fire agents involved in January 6th riot investigations, refusing to dismiss eight senior executives and release a list of thousands more agents; this action, though initially causing concern about his position, was ultimately u...

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