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I stood up to the ‘boys' club’ at the heart of our justice system – and was vindicated | Charlotte Proudman
The Bar Standards Board tried to silence me for calling out injustice and sexism. Being cleared was a win for free speech. Charlotte Proudman is a barrister specialising in family law and violence ...The Guardian - 5h -
Investigation of Police ‘Courtesy Cards’ Finds a 2-Tiered System of Justice
Videos released by a New Jersey government watchdog have pierced a veil of secrecy around cards that can be used to avoid traffic tickets.The New York Times - 6h -
Trump Mines Fraught Moment in Canadian Politics
The president-elect’s threat to impose major tariffs on Canadian goods and other pointed comments have tapped into a treacherous moment in domestic politics.The New York Times - 19h -
Trump will turn America’s justice system into a tool of political revenge
Revenge prosecutions had always been alien to our laws and our way of life. No longer.The Hill - 6h -
Violence begets violence: Living in Donald Trump’s America
Now, with the federal government's weapons again at his command and with his new appointees willing to use them, Trump promises his own version of political violence — the unjustified use of ...The Hill - 9h -
Elon Musk is on track to be a trillionaire – if America doesn’t turn against him first | Arwa Mahdawi
He has wiggled his way into power thanks to his wealth. But once he is making decisions that affect people’s daily lives, Musk may find the shine wears off. Congratulations to Elon Musk, a genius ...The Guardian - 1d -
After Trump’s Victory, Republicans Trust the Election System Again
Surveys taken since Donald Trump’s win show a resurgent faith among the president-elect’s supporters, and little Democratic appetite for conspiracy theories.The New York Times - 1d -
RFK Jr. takes his turn in the spotlight: From the Politics Desk
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will face questions about his views on vaccines and abortion rights as he meets with senators on Capitol Hill.NBC News - 1d -
Ivey: Trump is moving FBI in 'very political direction'
Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) said he thinks President-elect Trump is moving the FBI in a “very political direction.” Ivey, who serves on the House Judiciary Committee, joined NewsNation’s “The Hill ...The Hill - 3d -
‘Trump has been explicit about revenge’: Asif Kapadia on his new film about the threat to democracy
The man behind Amy and Senna has turned his attention to ‘techno-authoritarianism’ in the genre-defying 2073. He talks to our journalist – one of the movie’s unlikely stars – about the events that ...The Guardian - 3d -
A new era of political violence is taking hold in America
Violent populism is growing as norms unravel and break downFinancial Times - 4d -
Trump wants to turn the clock on daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump wants to turn the lights out on daylight saving timeABC News - 4d -
How America Turned Allies into Enemies in Afghanistan
The United States killed its own allies, sabotaging itself in a part of Afghanistan where it never needed to be.The New York Times - 5d -
Can billionaire media moguls be trusted in Trump’s America? | Emily Bell
The new gatekeepers use ‘trust’ to discredit the press and talk about removing bias with AI - distracting us from their own shift to the right. If we want to know what news organisations will look ...The Guardian - 5d -
Funeral for activist turns into call for justice for other missing Syrians
Hundreds of Syrians marched through central Damascus in a funeral procession for one of the country's most prominent anti-government activists, whose body was found after the ouster of President ...ABC News - 6d -
Phunware — which soared as a ‘Trump trade’ — preps AI-driven canvassing tool
Mobile-advertising software company Phunware — which garnered plenty of attention during the presidential election as a so-called “Trump trade” thanks to its link to the president-elect — is now ...MarketWatch - 6d -
America’s system to fund and reimburse health care is broken
The American health care system is broken, with payors limiting access to services in order to maximize profits, and the recent murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has sparked calls for ...The Hill - 6d -
'Great day for America': Trump lauds Chris Wray resigning as FBI director
Trump initially appointed Wray and plans to replace him with Kash Patel.ABC News - 6d -
Trump Chooses Kari Lake to Lead Voice of America
Ms. Lake, a former TV news anchor turned right-wing firebrand who has called journalists “monsters,” would be in charge of a federally funded news outlet with a huge global audience.The New York Times - 6d -
Will Trump pull America back from the world?
So-called restrainers reject post-Cold War foreign policy consensusFinancial Times - 6d -
Trump says he wants Kari Lake to helm Voice of America
President-elect Donald Trump announced that he wants ally Kari Lake to serve as the next director of the Voice of America, a federal network that's part of the U.S.NBC News - 6d -
Trump chooses Kari Lake as director for Voice of America
The move comes after Kari Lake lost her Arizona Senate bid to Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego in November.CBS News - 6d -
Trump taps Kari Lake for director of Voice of America
President-elect Trump announced he is tapping Kari Lake, a former news anchor and staunch Trump supporter, to head the government-funded news outlet Voice of America. “I am pleased to announce that ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump says FBI chief Wray’s resignation will ‘end the weaponization’ of justice department – US politics live
Christopher Wray will step down at the end of Biden’s presidency after Donald Trump said he wants Kash Patel to run the agency. The outgoing Senate minority leader, Mitch McConnell, has spoken ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump on Wray resignation: 'A great day for America'
President-elect Trump on Wednesday celebrated FBI Director Christopher Wray's planned resignation from the post, calling it a "great day for America" and arguing it would lead to necessary changes ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
DoJ vs. DEI: Trump’s Justice Department Likely to Target Diversity Programs
Policies at companies and universities will likely face serious challenges under the incoming Republican administration.Inc. - Dec. 10 -
Trump’s revenge: Naming Dr. Bhattacharya to head the NIH
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Dr. Jay Bhattacharya to head the National Institutes of Health, a move that has been met with praise from some for his qualifications and potential to ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
How Crypto Insiders Turned ‘Debanking’ Into a Political Storm
Concerns that crypto companies are being purposely cut off from the global banking system have become a political cudgel at an opportune moment for the industry.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Abandon some jury trials or fund crisis-hit system, former chief justice says
Exclusive: Lord Thomas says there has been political failure to either properly invest in justice or make hard decisions. Ministers should consider abandoning jury trials for some crown court cases ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Has Trump's election put an end to woke culture in America?
Donald Trump's election has given Americans permission to stop fearing what the say, and his return to the White House may put a dent in the woke culture.The Hill - Dec. 9 -
Trump’s tariff plan is bad policy and bad politics
Last month, President-elect Donald Trump announced that on his first day in office, he will impose a 25 percent tariff on all products from Canada and Mexico and an additional 10 percent on China. ...The Hill - Dec. 8 -
As Trump Threatens Tariffs, Europe and South America Strengthen Ties
The European Union and four South American countries have reached an agreement to establish one of the largest trade zones in the world.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Everybody Loves FRED: How America Fell for a Data Tool
From Facebook political debates to college classrooms, the St. Louis Fed’s data tool has gained a major following.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
How the chip war could turn under Trump
From tariffs to AI demand, US companies are pondering what comes nextFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Elon's revenge
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story As Musk's influence grows, so do fears of his revenge Elon Musk's growing criticism of President-elect ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
‘Revenge cycle’: South Korean crisis highlights deep political divide
Dramatic attempt to impose martial law exposes vulnerabilities in highly polarised democracyFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Political chaos in South Korea: what is martial law and what comes next after Yoon Suk Yeol’s U-turn?
Six hours after stunning the country by declaring martial law, Yoon reversed his decision and faced calls to step down. South Korea’s president, Yoon Suk Yeol, on Tuesday declared martial law, ...The Guardian - Dec. 3 -
The GOP's new task: Turning Trump voters into full-fledged Republicans: From the Politics Desk
Even with their success, this election revealed a challenge for Republicans going forward: The “Trump coalition” and the “GOP coalition” are not quite the same.NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Kash Patel Has Plan to Remake the F.B.I. Into a Tool of Trump
President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the F.B.I. has called for firing the agency’s top officials, shutting down its Washington headquarters and prosecuting journalists.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
'I'm pretty angry': Dem. lawmaker on Biden's claim of politicized justice system in Hunter pardon
Rep. Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) tells Meet the Press NOW that President Biden’s decision to pardon his son Hunter and claiming that the justice system has become politicized hurts Democrats’ attempts ...NBC News - Dec. 2