Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) has placed a “hold” on Eric Garcetti’s nomination to be ambassador to India, demanding details about how the Los Angeles mayor handled allegations of sexual harassment by his … [Read more...] about Scoop: Ernst places “hold” on Biden India nominee
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New Disclosures Shed Light on Facebook’s Illegal Support of Authoritarian Extremists
This week the Washington Post published a powerful story about the ways that Facebook has allowed authoritarian activists – including those sanctioned by the United States government – to use its … [Read more...] about New Disclosures Shed Light on Facebook’s Illegal Support of Authoritarian Extremists
Prominent Senator Objects To Garcetti’s India Ambassadorship
A prominent U.S. senator made Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti's path to becoming U.S. ambassador to India more difficult Thursday, saying he wants the confirmation vote delayed pending an … [Read more...] about Prominent Senator Objects To Garcetti’s India Ambassadorship
Pro-Russia rebels are still using Facebook to recruit fighters, spread propaganda
A pair of whistleblower complaints filed to the Justice and Treasury departments argue that Facebook violated laws by allowing accounts from sanctioned entities on the platform … [Read more...] about Pro-Russia rebels are still using Facebook to recruit fighters, spread propaganda
Former Communications Director Wants Perjury Charges Filed Against Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Naomi Seligman, the former communications director to Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, has filed a complaint with prosecutors claiming that Garcetti committed perjury when he denied under oath that he … [Read more...] about Former Communications Director Wants Perjury Charges Filed Against Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti
Whistleblower wins round in fight against state workplace safety agency
Commentator John L. Smith says a federal appeals court “opened the door” for a whistleblower’s closely watched lawsuit to proceed against Nevada’s workplace safety agency. … [Read more...] about Whistleblower wins round in fight against state workplace safety agency