Trump Preemptively Endorses Sydney Gruters for Congress — Democracy Observer article

Trump's preemptive endorsement of a potential congressional candidate raises concerns about party influence and impacts...

More at democracy.observer/posts/trump-preemptively...

#DemocracyObserver #PoliticalInfluence #AccountabilityInPolitics

In this episode we explore how that dynamic has shaped Irish policy toward China over the past 4 decades.

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#Ireland #China #PoliticalInfluence #Geopolitics

@imurgency.bsky.social | imuRgency: "So One Family Now Owns Your News, Movies And TikTok" | #Politics #MAGA #Ellisons #Billionaires #Oracle #TikTok #Paramount #WarnerBros #Netflix #CBS #NewsOutlets #MediaMonopolies #PoliticalInfluence #ControlTheNarrative #FreePress
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Nigel Farage and Steve Bannon like you’ve never seen them 👀 Shadow networks, crypto donations, and global influence open.substack.com/pub/austinsi... 🌍💸 #Farage #Bannon #PoliticalInfluence #CryptoPolitics #Brexit #Russia #HybridWarfare #Exposed #Satire #Investigative

Trump Station? America’s place names are not bargaining chips. via The Hill News — The president appears to be tying the future of vital infrastructure, a public good, to the promotion of his name.

Trump’s push to rename public infrastructure risks turning America’s place names into political branding tools rather than shared civic symbols.

resist47.news — up-to-date resistance news.

#resist47 #TrumpBranding #PublicInfrastructure #PoliticalInfluence #PlaceNamingRights

#Influence #Trolls #Bot #InfluenceFarming #Elections #Manipulation #PoliticalInfluence
#Elon #X #BotNetwork #TrollFarms #Algorithms

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After Republican complaints, judicial body pulls climate advice Meant to help judges handle scientific issues, document is now climate-free.

After Republican complaints, judicial body pulls climate advice #Technology #Other #ClimateChange #PoliticalInfluence #JudicialSystem

arstechnica.com/science/2026/02/us-court...

Hegseth's 'halftime show' stunt isn't just entertainment. It's funded, coordinated political messaging leveraging culture to bypass traditional media. This isn't grassroots, it's Astroturf. #PoliticalInfluence

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Essential resource for anyone tracking who gave what to our political reps.

Every journo should put it on their desktop & home screen.

Mindboggling how many pollies accept likely compromised items.

#auspol #spying #PoliticalDonations #PoliticalInfluence #ConflictOfInterest

It’s obvious that companies & wealthy individuals launder donations through PR firms & consultancies to evade scrutiny & accountability. It’s a loophole authorities should close & journos probe but neither will.

#auspol #PoliticalDonations #PoliticalInfluence

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How Autocrats Meddle With Elections The Trump administration has its eyes on the midterms and beyond.

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How Autocrats Meddle With Elections
The Trump admin has its eyes on the midterms and beyond. #Autocracy #ElectionInterference #Midterms2026 #TrumpAdministration #PoliticalManipulation #DemocracyUnderThreat #VoterSuppression #ElectionIntegrity #PoliticalInfluence #CivicEngagement

Political capital is divested when it becomes a liability. Mandelson's exit from Global Counsel isn't a mere corporate deal; it's a strategic detoxification. The revolving door spins on. #Lobbying #PoliticalInfluence

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Is it appropriate for politicians to accept hospitality from gambling companies? 🧐

You decide.

#auspol #PoliticalInfluence #PoliticiansDonations

Was the Treasurer spectating or fielding his own basketball team?

Who were the other four hospitality recipients? 🤔

Not a good look when Aussies have to tighten their belt because interest rates are ramping up.

#auspol #PoliticalInfluence #PoliticiansDonations

Would be nice to know who is behind this shell. 🧐

#auspol #PoliticalInfluence #PoliticalDonations

If Hill won’t go to Ahmad, Ahmad must go to Hill.

#KissTheRing #auspol #PoliticiansDonations #PoliticalInfluence #AustralianOpen #AO

Who really stumped up the cash? 👃

#auspol #PoliticalDonations #PoliticalInfluence

VRS opposes bill that would bar investments tied to officials without blind trusts SB 507 would prohibit VRS from investing in companies where a senior federal official lacks a compliant blind trust; VRS Director Trish Bishop told the committee the Board opposes legislation that mandates investment choices and stressed fiduciary duty; the committee discussed constitutional and fiduciary constraints.

Virginia's Retirement System is at a crossroads as a proposed bill threatens to limit investment choices based on federal blind-trust compliance—could this reshape the future of public pensions?

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#VA #FiduciaryDuty #PoliticalInfluence #VirginiaRetirement #InvestmentRegulation

JIC you ever wonder why your insurance premiums are so high.

#auspol #PoliticalInfluence #PoliticianDonations

Visits to Ministers – Top Vistors Machinery for democracy. Lift the lid on votes, money, lobbying, and more. Reach your own conclusions.

Who is influencing your political representatives?

Top 5 visitors to NSW ministers 2025

1. Unions NSW
2. Business NSW
3. NSW Teachers Federation
4. NSW Farmers
5. Health Services Union

#auspol #PoliticalInfluence #PoliticalDonations #nswpol

politicalgadgets.com/NSW/NSW_diar...

4 tix is a bit excessive.

#auspol #PoliticalInfluence #PoliticalDonation #NSWpol #FullDisclosure

The kickbacks are minuscule compared to the value of contracts received.

#auspol #PoliticalInfluence #PoliticalDonations

Developer donor. 👀

#auspol #PoliticalInfluence

A major concern is the potential for political influence, even a pardon, due to the father's contractor status or connections. This fear underscores worries that wealth and power can corrupt the justice process, undermining public trust. #PoliticalInfluence 5/6

Wealthy scion of billionaire family & philanthropist detects LNP chum in the water?

#auspol #PoliticalInfluence

Former BCB secretary reflects on the bittersweet victory in cricket amid political struggles

Syed Ashraful Haque shares concerns that cricketing goals are being sacrificed for questionable motives

#BangladeshCricket #PoliticalInfluence #WorldCup

Donald Trump Success and Controversy Explained Explore Donald Trump success and controversy, from business achievements to political leadership and public debate. Understand the full impact—read now.

🏛️ Donald Trump Unfiltered: Power, Media Mastery, and Modern Influence. Discover Donald Trump’s unfiltered journey through business, media, and politics
#DonaldTrump #Leadership #PoliticalInfluence
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Committee opening accuses political influence in merger reviews, cites concerns about press suppression An unnamed committee member opened a House Judiciary subcommittee hearing alleging political interference in antitrust merger reviews tied to major media deals and saying a CBS '60 Minutes' special was pulled under pressure; a second member objected the remarks were partisan and raised a timing objection.

A House Judiciary subcommittee member alleges a political and financial shakedown in major media merger reviews, citing press suppression and conflicts of interest that threaten competition and free speech.

Learn more here!

#US #PoliticalInfluence #PressFreedom #CitizenPortal

கொலைகார MLA! காப்பாற்றும் பாஜக

செய்தியும் சிந்தனையும் - 1.1.2026

M.முஹம்மது அம்ஜத் (மாநிலச் செயலாளர்,TNTJ)

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#KuldeepSengar, #UnnaoCase, #JusticeForSurvivor, #LegalSystemUnderQuestion, #SurvivorSpeaks, #SengarVerdict, #PoliticalInfluence, #BreakingNews, #SengarSentence, #HighCourtOrder #JusticeDelayed

Barack Obama movie list 2025 draws attention from readers each December. The former president shares a selection of films that he claims he enjoyed during the year. #2025Movies #Obama #politicalinfluence #TopMovies