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Independent government oversight is dying

The more than 45 years of bipartisan support for independent oversight — oversight that has demonstrably improved government services and saved billions of taxpayer dollars — may be coming to an end.

The Hill - Mar. 12

"Dismantling" independent oversight in D.C.

In its purge of federal employees, the Trump administration has fired independent inspectors general, heads of government watchdog agencies, and everyday civil servants. Here's why so many ...

CBS News - Mar. 10

Independent Games Festival starts with a plea for supporting game devs

Shawn Pierre, the chairperson of the Independent Games Festival, opened the Independent Games Festival Awards with a plea to support game developers.

VentureBeat - 2d

Greenland's opposition wins election dominated by independence and Trump

The Democrats party wants a gradual move to independence but the second-placed party is keen to speed it up.

BBC News - Mar. 12

Trump hangs a copy of Declaration of Independence in Oval Office

President Donald Trump has hung a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office, according to images he shared on social media

ABC News - 5d

Greenland voting underway with Trump, independence in headlines

Greenland's national election will determine control of its parliament, with the ruling Inatsisartut party supporting independence and Trump suggesting the U.S. should take control of the island.

The Hill - Mar. 11

Trump displays Declaration of Independence copy in the Oval Office

President Trump is displaying a copy of the Declaration of Independence in the Oval Office after requesting it from the National Archives, according to a photograph he shared on Monday. “The ...

The Hill - 5d

Watchdogs fired by Trump raise alarms over future of independent oversight

President Trump has fired several independent government watchdogs. They're now sharing warnings about what it could mean for federal oversight.

CBS News - Mar. 9

What America is losing as Trump fires independent government watchdogs

President Trump has fired heads of offices and agencies tasked, since Watergate, with protecting federal workers and whistleblowers. Scott Pelley reports on what's happening to independent watchdogs.

CBS News - Mar. 9

Appeals panel appears skeptical of Trump administration’s independent agency firings

A federal appeals court panel raised skepticism Tuesday that President Trump’s firings of two independent agency leaders complied with Supreme Court precedent. Trump’s terminations of two ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump's FTC firings stir debate about agency independence

President Trump’s dismissal of two Democratic members of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is raising new questions about the future of the independent agency and what it could mean for the ...

The Hill - 2d

Sanders: Tour with Ocasio-Cortez meant to encourage more independent candidates

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said in a Thursday report from The New York Times that his tour with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is meant to encourage more independent candidates to run. ...

The Hill - 2d

Nebraska Legislature approves measure classifying gig economy workers as independent contractors

The Nebraska Legislature has approved a measure classifying some gig economy workers as independent contractors, according to its website. L.B. 229, introduced by state Sen. Bob Hallstrom, was ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Greenland caught in a love triangle between the U.S., Denmark and independence as election takes place

Greenlanders go the polls Tuesday in a pivotal election in which independence from Denmark is a key theme — as well as Trump's ambitions to 'own' the island.

CNBC - Mar. 11

How despite a loss, Independence found joy in three-year TSSAA basketball state tournament run

Independence tough defense wasn't enough to hold off Whitehaven as the defending Class 4A state champs lost in TSSAA basketball state quarterfinal.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Greenland independence debate ‘on steroids’ ahead of election

Donald Trump’s threats to take the territory have divided parliamentary candidates over the future of Danish rule

Financial Times - Mar. 10

Greenland party favouring gradual independence wins election

Incumbent coalition defeated in polls dominated by Donald Trump’s threat to seize Arctic island

Financial Times - Mar. 12

Judges raise concerns about threats to independence amid GOP criticism

Elon Musk has accused some federal judges of being "evil" and said they should be fired after issuing preliminary decisions against the Trump administration.

CBS News - Mar. 11

As Trump eyes Greenland, election tests Arctic island's ambitions for independence from Denmark

With President Donald Trump setting his sights on acquiring Greenland, voters in the general election were thinking about the future status of the Arctic island.

NBC News - Mar. 11

How Whitehaven found enough to silence defending TSSAA basketball state champs in Independence

Even with a slow start, Mr. Basketball winner proved the deciding factor in Whitehaven's TSSAA state quarterfinal win.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Why EU capitals are still arguing over more military aid to Ukraine

Also in this newsletter: why businesses want greater European tech independence

Financial Times - 5d

My boyfriend wants us to move in together – but I need my independence and his dog won’t let us have sex

I used to struggle with living alone, but now I’m thriving. Should I give it all up?. My boyfriend and I are in our late 50s. He never married and doesn’t have kids, while I am divorced with ...

The Guardian - Mar. 11

‘It’s very unpredictable’: divided Greenland prepares to vote amid Trump-inspired existential crisis

After the US president’s vow to take over the Arctic island, pro-independent voices are growing louder but some want to work with Washington. When it comes to the issues on the table – schools, ...

The Guardian - Mar. 8

What you need to know about Manus, the new AI agentic system from China hailed as a second ‘DeepSeek moment’

Manus AI is designed as a multi-agent system, meaning it combines several AI models to handle tasks independently.

VentureBeat - Mar. 10

'Change must come' - MPs call for RFU review

After record losses, club bankruptcies and bonus controversies, a group of MPs calls for an independent review of the Rugby Football Union.

BBC News - Mar. 11

Democrats ask judge to block Trump order giving him more control over FEC

In February, Mr. Trump signed an executive order to curtail the authority of independent regulatory agencies.

CBS News - Mar. 11

The week's bestselling books, March 16

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 16, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Los Angeles Times - Mar. 12

NFL Players Already Watch Lots of Game Film. Deon Taylor Trains Them for Jobs in the Film Industry

The independent filmmaker is working with the league to give current and former players a hands-on chance to score new careers in Hollywood.

Inc. - Mar. 12

Center-right party wins most votes in Greenland's parliamentary election

A party that favors a gradual path to Greenland’s independence from Denmark has won a surprise victory in parliamentary elections

ABC News - Mar. 13

What Thom Tillis’s Surrender to Trump Says About the Trump G.O.P.

It is very hard to be principled, independent or any of those other bygone adjectives in today’s G.O.P.

The New York Times - Mar. 15

UK ministers to drop plan to freeze key disability benefit

Decision on personal independence payments comes ahead of government paper setting out wider reforms on Tuesday

Financial Times - 6d

DOGE Staff Marches Into U.S. Institute of Peace and Evicts Its Officials

A bubbling dispute broke into a dramatic standoff that ended with police involvement and the Department of Government Efficiency taking up residence at the independent agency.

The New York Times - 4d

At-a-glance: The key changes to the benefits system

How Personal Independence Payments (Pip) and other health-related benefits could change under government plans.

BBC News - 4d

Microsoft says ID@Xbox has paid $5B to date to indie game devs

Microsoft said that ID@Xbox indie gaming label has paid out $5 billion to date to independent game developers.

VentureBeat - 4d

Congressional watchdog office left powerless as House leaders have yet to fill board seats

House leaders have yet to appoint board members to an independent office designed to investigate ethics complaints against lawmakers and their staff.

NBC News - 4d

Trump Fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission

The decision to fire the two members of the traditionally independent regulatory body is likely to face a legal challenge.

The New York Times - 3d

The week's bestselling books, March 23

The Southern California Independent Bookstore Bestsellers list for Sunday, March 23, 2025, including hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction.

Los Angeles Times - 3d

Trump Fires Democrats on Federal Trade Commission

The decision to fire the two members of the traditionally independent regulatory body is likely to face a legal challenge.

The New York Times - 3d

3/9/2025: Firing the Watchdogs; The Settlement; A Method to this Madness

First, a report on the significance of President Trump firing independent government watchdogs. Then, a look inside the Purdue Pharma bankruptcy case. And, Dan Hurley: The 60 Minutes Interview.

CBS News - Mar. 10

Upset in Greenland parliamentary elections as center-right party wins

Greenland parliamentary elections produced an upset win by a party favoring gradual independence from Denmark. President Trump openly covets the vast island.

CBS News - Mar. 12

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