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thesouthafrican.comworld4 days ago
Immigration Officials Address Detainee Deaths in U.S. Custody
DHS officials responded to questions about deaths of people held in immigration detention. They noted deaths also occur in other U.S. custodial settings.
nbcnews.compolitics11 days agoUpdated
GAO Report Details Operational Shortfalls at Fort Bliss ICE Facility During Rapid Expansion
A federal audit found unsafe conditions and mismanagement at Camp East Montana contributed to three detainee deaths and millions in wasted funds. The 5,000-bed tent facility opened before construction finished.
azernews.azworld19 days ago
Pentagon workforce reductions proceeded with limited prior analysis, GAO reports
A review found the Defense Department reduced civilian staffing without detailed workforce planning before or after the cuts. Officials agreed that future decisions should incorporate more analysis.
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world24 days ago
National Anti-Corruption Commission Commissioner Resigns Two Years Early
The head of Australia's National Anti-Corruption Commission resigned after two conflict-of-interest findings. A parliamentary committee has begun an inquiry into the agency's performance.
dailywire.compolitics28 days ago
Columnist Lists Past Cases of Uneven Accountability for Officials
A Washington Times opinion column catalogs multiple episodes involving Democratic and Republican figures and argues that consequences have been applied unevenly. The piece cites specific dates, statements, and legal outcomes from 2016 through 2026.
foxnews.compolitics32 days ago
Settlement Bars Federal Government From Future Tax Probes of Trump Family
The U.S. Department of Justice announced a settlement that permanently bars the federal government from investigating or prosecuting tax-related claims involving Trump, his family, the Trump Organization, and related trusts. The agreement also established a new fund for individua…
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Washington Examinerpolitics38 days ago
JD Vance Campaigns for Paul LePage in Maine, Urges States to Strengthen Medicaid Fraud Controls
Vice President JD Vance visited Bangor on Thursday to support former Gov. Paul LePage's bid for Congress and highlighted what he called widespread fraud in the state's Medicaid program. Vance accused Gov. Janet Mills of refusing to cooperate with federal anti-fraud efforts announ…
westernjournal.comworld38 days ago
CIA Officer Testifies Fauci Influenced Review of COVID-19 Origins
A CIA operations officer told a Senate committee that Dr. Anthony Fauci intervened in the intelligence community's assessment of COVID-19's origins in 2021. James Erdman III said the agency was nearing a lab-leak conclusion before the position changed. The testimony occurred duri…
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Fox Newspolitics38 days ago
ICE Identifies Over 10,000 STEM OPT Students Linked to Problematic Employers
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons announced the discovery at a Tuesday news conference, describing the cases as the tip of the iceberg in a program that has expanded far beyond its original scope. Homeland Security Investigations found empty offices, phantom employees and inconsiste…
abcnews.go.compolitics39 days ago
FBI Director Kash Patel Declines to Say Lying to Congress Is a Crime
During a Senate subcommittee hearing on May 13, 2026, FBI Director Kash Patel sidestepped a direct question from Sen. Chris Van Hollen on whether lying to Congress is a crime. Patel instead stated he had not lied to Congress and accused the senator of lying. The exchange occurred…
Usa Todaypolitics40 days ago
Kash Patel Testifies Before Senate on FBI’s 2027 Budget Request
FBI Director Kash Patel faces questions on May 12 about reports of using an FBI jet for personal travel and excessive drinking. A former acting director who was fired by Patel also criticized efforts to politicize the bureau. The hearing includes leaders from the DEA, U.S. Marsha…
israelnationalnews.comworld40 days ago
Former Israeli Hostage Calls for Government Resignation
Rom Braslavski, who was held captive for two years, said he endured starvation, torture and sexual abuse. He demanded that all members of Israel’s government take responsibility and resign. The New York Times reported his public call on Tuesday.
The Guardianpolitics4 days ago
Board of Immigration Appeals Issues Final Removal Order for Mahmoud Khalil
The Board of Immigration Appeals issued a final administrative removal order for legal permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil in April 2026, nine days after final briefing. Internal documents showed the case was flagged as high priority. Khalil's legal team said the proceedings were c…
nypost.compolitics41 days ago
IRS Inspector General Finds 9% of Federal Workers Delinquent on Taxes in 2024
The IRS inspector general released a report on May 11, 2026, showing 215000 federal employees owed $2.1 billion while current and former workers totaled 571000 delinquents owing $6.3 billion, a 43 percent increase in three years. The U.S. Postal Service recorded the highest rate…
manilatimes.networld42 days ago
Supreme Court Voids Dismissal of Former Ombudsman Official
The Supreme Court reversed the 2018 dismissal of Melchor Arthur Carandang, who served as overall deputy ombudsman. The court ordered payment of his back wages and retirement benefits after determining the president lacked authority to dismiss him. Carandang had led an investigati…
msnbc.compolitics44 days ago
Trump Pardons Officials Convicted of Public Corruption
President Trump has granted pardons to officials convicted of public corruption. The actions coincide with the dismantling of a federal office responsible for investigating and prosecuting corruption allegations. NPR reported the developments on May 8, 2026.
The Guardianpolitics44 days ago
Australian Communications Minister Repays Over $10,000 in Incorrect Travel Claims
Communications minister Anika Wells repaid $10,116.11 after an audit identified four errors in her travel claims since 2022. Prime minister Anthony Albanese rejected calls for her resignation, stating she had referred herself to the audit and followed the rules. The audit found n…
680news.compolitics45 days ago
Canada Revenue Agency Reports Over 42,000 Breaches Since 2020, Accepts Most Privacy Commissioner Recommendations
Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne tabled a special report in Parliament detailing gaps in the agency's prevention, monitoring, detection and handling of unauthorized access to taxpayer information. The agency failed to implement mandatory multi-factor authentication in a tim…
ecns.cnworld45 days ago
South Korea's Board of Audit to Conduct Pre-Election Inspection of Civil Servants
The Board of Audit and Inspection will begin a three-week special inspection on Tuesday to enforce political neutrality among public servants ahead of the June 3 local elections. The probe will target deviations including unauthorized absences and unnecessary overseas trips. Yonh…
ABC Newspolitics46 days ago
Rep. Nancy Mace Releases Names From Congressional Sexual Misconduct Settlements
South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace said she obtained more than 1,000 pages of records from the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights through a subpoena. The documents detail settlements totaling more than $338,000 paid with taxpayer funds over a 10-year period ending in…
winnipegfreepress.comworld48 days ago
Philippine Supreme Court Voids Former President's Firing of Deputy Ombudsman
The Philippine Supreme Court has voided a former president's dismissal of a deputy ombudsman, ruling that the action exceeded presidential authority. The decision, issued in January 2026 and released publicly last week, stems from a 2018 firing related to an investigation into un…
manilatimes.netpolitics51 days ago
Senate Blue Ribbon Chair to Deliver Flood Control Report Through Privilege Speech
The chair of the Senate blue ribbon committee plans to present findings on alleged corruption in flood control projects via a privilege speech due to insufficient signatures on the report. The partial report has six signatures, needing nine for formal filing. This follows hearing…
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Senior Political Figure Denied Security Clearance
A senior political figure was denied access to the highest level of security clearance. This development has led to calls for the Prime Minister's resignation, according to a deputy political editor's report.
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