German government extends control over Rosneft subsidiaries

Trump Team Tightens Control Over Government Lawyers Who Might Say ‘No’

At the Justice Department and the Pentagon, the administration is curtailing the ability of lawyers to raise internal objections to the president’s use of power.

The New York Times - Feb. 27

5 convicted of plotting to overthrow German government and kidnap the health minister

A German court has convicted five people of plotting to overthrow the government in a far-right coup and kidnap the former health minister

ABC News - 6h

Five jailed for far-right plot to overthrow German government

Extremists linked to Reichsbürger movement also planned to kidnap health minister and create conditions for civil war. A German court has jailed five members of an extremist group linked to the ...

The Guardian - 1h

Five jailed over plot to kidnap German minister

The group wanted to create civil war-like conditions in Germany and overthrow the government.

BBC News - 25m

Japan warns over threat from China’s chip material export controls

Officials and executives say gallium rules will upset supply chains for chips and vehicle batteries

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Amazon Gains Creative Control Over the James Bond Franchise

The family that has for decades held complete control over everything involving the globe-trotting superspy is relinquishing it to Amazon.

The New York Times - Feb. 21

Trump’s control over independent agencies tees up test of presidential power

President Trump’s efforts to expand control over independent agencies tees up a new test of presidential power that is already making its way through the courts. This week, the president signed an ...

The Hill - Feb. 23