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πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

US officials arrest more people over Minnesota anti-ICE church protest

Federal authorities have arrested additional individuals involved in a January protest at a Minnesota church opposing immigration enforcement actions.

Feb 27 β€’ 20:02 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Trump officials move to kill system that protects US from chemical disasters

The Trump administration is dismantling critical federal chemical disaster protections established by the EPA.

Feb 27 β€’ 14:00 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Will Trump 'deploy' ICE agents to polling centers in the November midterm elections?

Democratic state officials have reported that Donald Trump does not plan to send federal immigration agents to polling places during the upcoming congressional elections.

Feb 27 β€’ 04:55 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Master Bank Case: Between Scorn and Silence

The article discusses the troubling narratives surrounding the Federal Police's classification of orgies involving European sex workers and public officials as legally inconsequential unless tied to public administration crimes.

Feb 26 β€’ 19:50 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Federal Constitutional Court on Freedom of Expression: The Accusation of Fascism Can Have a Factual Reference

The Federal Constitutional Court in Germany has overturned two rulings that classified statements as insults, underscoring the role of strong criticisms of public officials in political discourse.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:57 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Minister β€˜disappointed’ in OpenAI, but why is AI regulation taking years?

Federal officials in Canada express disappointment in OpenAI for its lack of proactive steps toward enhancing AI safety measures amid calls for quicker regulation.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:36 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

If you call me a thief

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court upheld a law that increases penalties for offenses against the honor of public officials, raising concerns about freedom of expression.

Feb 25 β€’ 20:29 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police conducts operation to combat bidding fraud, corruption, and money laundering

The Brazilian Federal Police launched Operation Vassalos to tackle a criminal organization accused of fraud in public bidding, corruption, and money laundering involving public officials.

Feb 25 β€’ 10:40 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Judge holds DHS officials in contempt, orders compensation to Mexican national released in winter storm

A federal judge in Minnesota held DHS officials in contempt for illegally transferring a Mexican national, ordering his release and compensation due to a violation of a judicial order.

Feb 24 β€’ 18:43 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Grenell calls ice rink vandal a 'terrorist' as federal authorities hunt suspect in toxic attack

Federal authorities are investigating a vandalism incident at the Trump-Kennedy Center’s outdoor ice rink, with officials describing it as a targeted attack involving toxic chemicals.

Feb 22 β€’ 06:58 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

They thwart a drug plot preparing the assassinations of a minister, a federal judge, and a prosecutor

A drug-related plot to assassinate key public figures in Argentina has been uncovered, involving coordinated attacks on officials linked to a major narcotrafficking trial.

Feb 21 β€’ 19:29 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

Feds won’t stand in the way of Alberta’s fall referendum, stress common immigration goals

Federal officials have indicated they will not obstruct Alberta's planned referendum regarding constitutional and immigration-related questions this fall.

Feb 20 β€’ 20:37 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Monitoring authorities and relatives has become a risky activity, says auditor summoned by Moraes

KlΓ©ber Cabral, president of the National Association of Federal Revenue Auditors, claims that actions by Brazil's Supreme Court against tax officials have made monitoring politically exposed persons a risky endeavor.

Feb 20 β€’ 16:00 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Senate to discuss initiative against millionaire pensions in the coming days, announces legislator Jarero

Senator PΓ‘vel Jarero announced that the Mexican Senate will initiate discussions next week on a proposal to eliminate excessive pensions for federal public administration officials.

Feb 19 β€’ 20:52 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Etec Employees Dismissed After Investigation into Misappropriation of Cell Phones Donated by the Federal Revenue

Etec officials in Brazil were suspended following an investigation into the misappropriation of federal cell phone donations.

Feb 19 β€’ 19:09 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Fed sees rate hikes if inflation remains high

Federal Reserve officials are surprisingly cautious about cutting interest rates and may need to raise them if inflation stays persistently high.

Feb 19 β€’ 07:04 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ NRK
National & Local

Signals of possible interest rate hike in the USA

U.S. central bank officials suggest that an interest rate increase may be on the table as inflation concerns persist.

Feb 19 β€’ 03:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspects of leaking sensitive data from the STF avoid commenting on the investigation

Four employees of the Federal Revenue suspected of illegally accessing and leaking sensitive data of Supreme Federal Court ministers have chosen not to comment on the investigation.

Feb 19 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Fed is Divided: Majority Calls for Waiting for Inflation to Decrease Before Further Rate Cuts

Many Federal Reserve officials are advocating for waiting to see a decrease in inflation before supporting further interest rate cuts this year, particularly as the labor market remains stable.

Feb 18 β€’ 22:49 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Fed Minutes Show Division and Possible Rate Hikes Following January Pause

The Federal Reserve officials nearly unanimously agreed to maintain interest rates at their last meeting but expressed divisions over future hikes due to concerns about persistent inflation.

Feb 18 β€’ 20:45 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
National & Local

Duffy gives Illinois 30-day ultimatum after audit finds 1 in 5 noncitizen truck licenses issued illegally

Illinois faces a potential loss of federal funding due to the illegal issuance of commercial licenses to noncitizens, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issuing a 30-day ultimatum to state officials to rectify the situation.

Feb 18 β€’ 18:36 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Due to the diversion of federal resources, FGR goes against three former collaborators of Javier Duarte

The Mexican Attorney General's Office is pursuing legal action against three former officials linked to Javier Duarte for their alleged involvement in the diversion of federal resources.

Feb 18 β€’ 04:48 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Federal Police conducts searches to investigate data leaks from ministers of the Supreme Court and relatives

The Brazilian Federal Police executed search warrants to investigate unauthorized data leaks from the Federal Revenue Service involving Supreme Court ministers and their family members.

Feb 17 β€’ 10:51 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
National & Local

FBI Refuses to Share Evidence with Minnesota in the Shooting Case of a Healthcare Worker

The FBI has stated it will not cooperate or share evidence with Minnesota officials regarding the shooting of healthcare worker Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents.

Feb 17 β€’ 08:06 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

US officials investigate whether ICE agents lied about Minneapolis shooting

Federal authorities are investigating two ICE agents for potentially lying under oath regarding a shooting incident involving Venezuelan men in Minneapolis, with charges against those men being dropped.

Feb 14 β€’ 00:08 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

No daily allowances or vote requests: see the recommendations from the Planalto for federal authorities during Carnival

The Brazilian Ethics Commission has issued guidelines for federal authorities regarding their involvement in Carnival celebrations this year.

Feb 13 β€’ 21:56 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

PF becomes the target of ministers in meeting that sealed Toffoli's exit

A meeting of Supreme Court ministers in Brazil resulted in significant criticism of the Federal Police's actions as Dias Toffoli stepped down from his case, suggesting a deeper investigation into Supreme Court officials.

Feb 13 β€’ 20:49 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

MPF charges former Rio police officials accused of obstruction in the Marielle case

Brazil's federal prosecutors have charged three former police officials with obstruction of justice in the Marielle Franco murder investigation.

Feb 13 β€’ 19:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marielle Case: Federal Public Ministry charges delegates and police officer for obstruction of justice and criminal association

The Federal Public Ministry in Brazil has charged three law enforcement officials with obstruction of justice and criminal association in connection to the investigation into the murders of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes.

Feb 13 β€’ 16:47 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Stops Publishing Officials’ Salary Data

Russia's state statistics agency, Rosstat, has ceased the publication of salary data for federal and municipal officials, along with other public sector information, limiting transparency for the public.

Feb 13 β€’ 16:29 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: US officials: Drones from the Mexican drug cartel caused the closure of El Paso airspace

US federal officials have reported that drones linked to a Mexican drug cartel caused the mysterious closure of El Paso airspace in Texas.

Feb 11 β€’ 17:14 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

TarcΓ­sio travels to BrasΓ­lia to meet with Alexandre de Moraes, Toffoli, Zanin, and Gilmar Mendes

Governor TarcΓ­sio de Freitas is traveling to BrasΓ­lia for separate meetings with key federal officials to discuss a debt renegotiation program for states.

Feb 11 β€’ 11:09 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Understand the consequences of possible punishments for the defendants in the coup plot at the STM

The article discusses the potential consequences and administrative implications of criminal convictions for former President Jair Bolsonaro and military officials involved in the 2022 coup attempt, as the Superior Military Court evaluates requests for the forfeiture of their positions and ranks.

Feb 8 β€’ 07:01 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Report: FBI Halted Investigation into the Shooting Death of Renee Good

Federal prosecutors never conducted an investigation into the circumstances of Renee Good's shooting death in Minneapolis, which had initially been pursued against the ICE agent involved, due to orders from high-ranking officials in the Trump administration to discontinue the inquiry.

Feb 7 β€’ 19:11 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

A federal prosecutor called to advance the investigations of Luis Caputo, Sturzenegger, and Macri regarding the 2018 agreement with the IMF

Federal prosecutor Franco Picardi appealed a ruling that dismissed complaints against former President Mauricio Macri and his officials, including Luis Caputo and Federico Sturzenegger, regarding a 2018 agreement with the IMF, indicating there are sufficient grounds to call them for questioning.

Feb 6 β€’ 17:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Reps Summon FCT Area Councils' Officials Over Alleged N100bn Financial Irregularities

Nigerian lawmakers are summoning officials from the Federal Capital Territory Area Councils following an audit revealing over N100 billion in financial irregularities.

Feb 6 β€’ 15:40 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

TDJ suspends and disqualifies 16 public officials accused of violence and workplace harassment

The Judicial Discipline Commission of the Federal Judiciary has suspended and disqualified 16 public officials allegedly involved in acts of violence and workplace harassment.

Feb 6 β€’ 04:52 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

STF has majority to validate increased penalties for crimes against presidents of the Senate, Chamber, and STF

The STF (Supreme Federal Court) validated the increase in penalties for crimes against the honor of public officials and the presidents of the Senate, Chamber of Deputies, or STF due to their functions.

Feb 5 β€’ 19:28 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why the dollar may still fall much further

The article discusses concerns about the dollar's stability and the implications of monetary policy as expressed by veteran Federal Reserve officials.

Feb 5 β€’ 18:49 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
Crime & Justice

Operation Swarm: Mayor of Tequila, Jalisco, arrested for alleged corruption acts

Diego Rivera Navarro, the mayor of Tequila, Jalisco, along with three other public officials, has been arrested by federal authorities for allegedly engaging in extortion activities.

Feb 5 β€’ 14:21 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· To Vima
National & Local

Trump: Facilitates the layoffs of 50,000 permanent federal employees

The Trump administration plans to ease disciplinary actions and potential layoffs of senior career officials across the government, affecting approximately 50,000 federal employees.

Feb 5 β€’ 13:07 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Trump orders 700 immigration officers to leave Minnesota

President Trump has ordered 700 immigration officers to withdraw from Minnesota following protests that resulted in the deaths of two demonstrators, while 2,000 will still be stationed in the state.

Feb 4 β€’ 22:36 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Argentina requests extradition of Maduro, Cabello, and 14 other Venezuelan officials

A federal judge in Argentina has ordered the international capture of Venezuelan President NicolΓ‘s Maduro and 14 other officials for extradition due to crimes against humanity.

Feb 4 β€’ 22:33 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Does Trump Surrender in Minneapolis? 700 Federal Agents Withdraw After Protests Over Immigration Operations

The Department of Homeland Security is withdrawing 700 federal agents from Minneapolis to reduce tensions following the deaths of two U.S. citizens at the hands of federal officials.

Feb 4 β€’ 19:39 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

US Government Withdraws 700 Federal Officials from Minnesota

The US government has announced the immediate withdrawal of 700 federal personnel from Minnesota following the fatal shooting of US citizen Alex Pretti by ICE officers in Minneapolis.

Feb 4 β€’ 15:25 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
Crime & Justice

US judge banned the use of tear gas against protesters in Portland opposing ICE

A U.S. district judge has ordered federal officials to refrain from using tear gas and similar chemical agents against protesters in Portland for at least 14 days following the mayor's statement regarding their use during a largely peaceful protest.

Feb 4 β€’ 15:00 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

Trump Administration Urgently Withdraws 700 ICE Officials from Minnesota

The Trump administration's move to withdraw 700 ICE officials from Minnesota is said to take effect immediately, amid claims of increased collaboration with local authorities concerning illegal immigration enforcement.

Feb 4 β€’ 14:48 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Gombe college dismisses registrar, librarian, two others over misconduct

Four senior officials of the Federal College of Education (Technical), Gombe, have been dismissed by the Governing Council due to allegations of gross misconduct.

Feb 3 β€’ 20:38 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Fox News
Crime & Justice

ICE reveals legal theory behind warrantless immigration arrests

ICE officials have clarified that federal agents can arrest suspected undocumented immigrants without a warrant under specific conditions, as outlined in a new memo from Acting Director Todd Lyons.

Feb 3 β€’ 16:05 UTC
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ NPR
National & Local

As some states try to show ICE the door, others throw out the welcome mat

The article discusses how different states are responding to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions, with some officials taking a stand against ICE while others welcome its presence, spurred by recent deaths linked to immigration enforcement.

Feb 3 β€’ 10:00 UTC

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