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Trump advisers have discussed ousting watchdogs at several federal agencies: Sources
President Trump's top advisers have discussed ousting independent watchdogs -- known as inspectors general -- at multiple federal agencies, sources tell ABC News.ABC News - 11h -
U.K. Competition Watchdog Chair Replaced With Ex-Amazon Boss
The government appointed Douglas Gurr as interim chairman of the Competition and Markets Authority after pressuring the regulator to do more to spur investment and economic growth.The Wall Street Journal - 21h -
Trump Seeks to Paralyze Independent Privacy and Civil Liberties Watchdog
The Trump White House has told three Democratic-selected members of the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board to resign or be fired, which would stop the independent agency from functioning.The New York Times - 13h -
Ousting of CMA chair prompts warnings of interference in UK regulation
Move was part of Labour government’s drive to remove obstacles to economic growthFinancial Times - 19h -
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UK competition watchdog chair ousted by government
Marcus Bokkerink is leaving as the government signals it is serious about growth, the BBC understands.BBC News - 1d -
First female Coast Guard commandant ousted
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan, the first female uniformed leader of an armed forces branch in U.S. history, was ousted by the Trump administration with no explanation late Monday. ...The Hill - 1d -
Nelly discusses performing at Trump's inaugural Liberty Ball
To celebrate President Trump's inauguration, Washington, D.C., is hosting several parties with star-studded guest lists. CBS News White House reporter Willie James Inman spoke with rapper Nelly to ...CBS News - 2d -
UK watchdog warns watering down regulation will cause more failures
Financial Conduct Authority chief commits to ‘deep reforms’ on mortgage rules and anti-money laundering checks to help boost economic growthFinancial Times - 5d -
Two Watchdogs Were Rebuffed From Joining Trump’s Cost-Cutting Effort
“We have no room in our administration for Democrats,” a transition spokeswoman replied after good-government activists tried to join the president-elect’s new efficiency department.The New York Times - 6d -
UK watchdog scrutinises investment trusts’ battle with US hedge fund
FCA encourages Hargreaves Lansdown, Interactive Investor and AJ Bell to make shareholders aware of looming votesFinancial Times - 6d -
Deputy national security adviser discusses ceasefire agreement
For months, the Biden administration has worked on a ceasefire and hostage agreement between Israel and Hamas. Deputy national security adviser Jonathan Finer joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the ...CBS News - 6d -
UK media watchdog imposes robust age checks on porn sites
Ofcom sets out new rules that could include photo ID matching and credit card verificationFinancial Times - 6d -
Johnson Ousts Turner as Intelligence Chairman, Bowing to Trump
Representative Michael R. Turner, Republican of Ohio, had at times been critical of the president-elect. He told people that he was axed after an edict from Mar-a-Lago.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Ramaswamy and DeWine met to discuss Ohio Senate appointment
The DOGE co-leader previously took himself out of the running for the post.Politico - Jan. 15 -
China discussing using Musk as broker in TikTok deal
Officials consider involving billionaire confidant of Donald Trump in effort to save video app from US banFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
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More UK mines needed to secure critical minerals, warns watchdog
Concerns grow about Britain’s vulnerability to global supply chain shocksFinancial Times - Jan. 12 -
UK should consider letting IS members return, terror watchdog says
Jonathan Hall KC says those who return could be prosecuted here over what they did for the jihadist group.BBC News - Jan. 11 -
Starmer met ousted Awami League figure last month
UK Labour party has long ties with ‘Kennedys of Bangladesh’ despite former regime’s alleged corruption and violenceFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
The Papers: 'Lost Angeles' and 'Musk seeks plan to oust Starmer'
Friday's headlines include more reports of devastation in Los Angeles due to wildfires.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules
United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processing. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Musk examines how to oust Starmer as UK premier before next election
Technology billionaire is interested in building support for another political party, notably Reform UKFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Dem-aligned watchdog group accuses RFK Jr. of voter fraud
A Democratic-aligned watchdog group is accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), of violating election law last year. ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
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UK watchdog bans adverts featuring burning dollars
Posters from Islamic finance start-up Wahed Invest likely to cause ‘serious offence’, rules ASAFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
As Trump Praises Meta Decision, Tech Watchdogs Warn of Surge in Disinformation
While Republicans praised the move, some groups cautioned that effectively ending Meta’s fact-checking program would also lead to more conspiracy theories.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
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U.K. Competition Watchdog Prepares to Investigate Tech Giants Under New Rulebook
The regulator said it would open investigations into at least three types of tech platforms at the start of this year to work out which tech giants need to obey a new law governing the digital ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 7 -
'Abuse victims have had enough of consultations and discussions'
Some people "in a very uninformed way", have politicised child sexual abuse, says the inquiry chair.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
U.K.'s anti-corruption minister refers herself to ethics watchdog over links to ousted Bangladeshi PM
A British Treasury minister has referred herself to the U.K. government’s ethics watchdog over links to ousted Bangladeshi PMNBC News - Jan. 7 -
Djokovic ousted by Opelka in Brisbane quarters
Novak Djokovic was beaten 7-6 (6), 6-3 by big-serving Reilly Opelka in the Brisbane International quarterfinals on Friday.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Tulip Siddiq was given London flat by developer with links to ousted Bangladeshi government
UK City minister still owns King’s Cross property she was handed in 2004Financial Times - Jan. 3 -
Top EU diplomats visit ousted Assad regime's prison of horrors in Syria
The French and German foreign ministers are the most senior Western officials to visit Syria since longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad was toppled by rebels.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
House to vote on rule making it harder to oust speaker
The threshold that allowed a single member to trigger a no-confidence vote to remove the speaker will be increased to nine members.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
House rules would make it harder to oust speaker in next Congress
The rules package raises the threshold for triggering a vote from one GOP member to nine.Politico - Jan. 1
