Bondi ends FBI effort to combat foreign influence in U.S. politics
Attorney General Pam Bondi halted an FBI effort to combat secret influence campaigns by China, Russia, and other adversaries that try to sow chaos in U.S. politics.
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Greenland, Eyeing Trump, Bans Foreign Political Funding
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Greenland looks to ban foreign political donations
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Ex-Tory MP reportedly joins Ukraine foreign legion in non-combat role
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Greenland plans to ban foreign political donations after Trump threats
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USDA secretary nominee says politics shouldn't influence California wildfire response
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Pam Bondi takes her turn in the hot seat: From the Politics Desk
Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi faced questions about Trump and Kash Patel at her hearing, but didn't appear to lose any support from Senate Republicans.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Pam Bondi claims justice department ‘targeted’ Trump but says she won’t pursue ‘political’ prosecutions – US politics live
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Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray stressed during his farewell address that the bureau must sidestep “partisanship and politics” in maintaining “independence” and “objectivity.” Wray ...The Hill - Jan. 11 -
Will Meta’s Plan to End Fact Checking Work Politically?
Meta’s plan to end its fact-checking program shows how business leaders are shifting their priorities to adapt to another Trump administration.The New York Times - Jan. 10
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