#political-influence

#political-influence

Documents from the National Archives reveal Buckingham Palace officials discreetly sought to influence the UK government regarding the replacement of the Royal Yacht Britannia in 1993.

One-party rule in Albany and City Hall has caused much of this, with legislators throwing money at the system with no guardrails in place to hold schools accountable for student performance.

Cristobal Montoro established an economic team linked to the finance ministry, which allegedly took kickbacks from energy companies for favorable government policies, totaling at least €11 million.

The patriotic, liberal values that superhero movies embody no longer resonate with a divided, pessimistic American public, contributing to a decline in box office revenues.

"The SEC has decided to abandon its pursuit of the liquidity rule suit, a move criticized by many who view it as a regression in financial regulation when such measures are vital to economic stability."

The garden group's attorney, Jonathan Wallace, shared the settlement update during a court hearing just minutes before the judge was set to rule on his request to temporarily prevent the city from enforcing the garden's license termination. Mr. Wallace, to the surprise of the court, pulled the injunction motion and stated that "we've made very substantial progress to a resolution of this case."

"I'd guess she sided with Trump over Musk. Also without the Trump card, it was likely going to be hard to shake down advertisers with the threat of lawsuits."

Ratcliffe's report indicates that Obama-era national-security leaders fostered a politically charged environment that undermined the credibility of assessments regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election.

"Priority will be given to applicants from institutions of higher education that have established independent academic units dedicated to civic thought, constitutional studies, American history, leadership, and economic liberty."

Grief had immense and far-reaching consequences for three medieval Iberian queens, particularly in how they expressed their mourning and navigated widowhood.

The Ukrainian government has started the process for opening bids for foreign companies to mine lithium deposits in the country as part of a deal with the US.

James Carville, Bill Clinton's adviser in the 1990s, expressed a desire to return as the bond market, emphasizing its influence over political leaders.

The $16 million settlement over an interview CBS' 60 Minutes conducted last fall with then-Vice President Kamala Harris smooths the path for Redstone and Paramount to secure the approval of the Federal Communications Commission to sell the company to Skydance Media.

In Washington, the same ritual repeats. The president claims a mandate. Congressional leaders nod. A sweeping ideologically loaded piece of legislation is introduced. Critics warn of catastrophic consequences.

NYC Pride is facing a deficit of $750,000, roughly 25% of the event's overall budget, which will impact its usual programming and support for LGBTQIA+ nonprofits.

The head of GARM, Rob Rakowitz, expressed a desire in emails to stop President Donald Trump and the 'contagion' he represents.

Fox News has just been a cheerleader just like they were cheerleaders for the Iraq War and for the extension in Afghanistan. It's the Iraq War playbook.

Organizations are becoming more aware and more wary of where their data is stored and who has jurisdiction over it.

"When you grow up in Queens, you grow up middle class. You grow up part of a working family. We're not rich in Queens, but that's okay."

David Dworkin, the NHC's president and CEO, expressed the pressing need to move beyond conservatorship with a thoughtful and bipartisan plan addressing systemic flaws.

The only way we could continue the festival beyond this year is if we decided not to be free from political influence,

Mayor Adams's decision to cancel the previously upgraded protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue highlights how political influence can compromise public safety.

We need to lead with our values, which are rooted in community and care and not greed and profit.

Dancing cows dashed across my feed. "It's a political convention now," I overheard two attendees saying as they exited the Nakamoto stage, heads shaking.

Trump's pardons for Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were serving sentences for bank fraud and tax evasion, illustrate the crossover between celebrity culture and politics.

Cahill noted the impact of toxic politics, stating that the Minneapolis City Council's comments and actions made the trial's environment even more challenging.

Despite facing military losses and diminished political leverage, Hezbollah is leveraging the municipal elections to assert its influence and gauge support in southern Lebanon.

Martin intends to use the Department of Justice to shame critics, or 'blackmail' as it might be termed, showing a dangerous misuse of power.

Associates at major law firms prioritize prestige above income, particularly in these turbulent times influenced by political pressures and ethical considerations.

Emails obtained by San José Spotlight show Teresa Alvarado, a regional vice president of the Bay Area's $40 billion power utility, ran meetings three times a week with campaign volunteers to discuss fundraising, endorsements, mail and media strategy for Chavez-Lopez.