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ℹ️ Information scientist. Ahead of the curve 💫...
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😂 The White House Ballroom has so many public comments and the general consensus is...disgust 😒. 🗓️ Here's some of the next meetings for the National Capital Planning Commission. ✅ Next meeting....April 2, 2026.
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😂 The White House Ballroom has so many public comments and the general consensus is...disgust 😒. 🗓️ Here's some of the next meetings for the National Capital Planning Commission. ✅ Next meeting....April 2, 2026.
about 20 hours ago
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WDET 101.9 FM
1 day ago
WDET’s spring fundraiser starts today! For more than 75 years, Detroit’s Public Radio has been powered by the people who listen like you. With federal funding now gone, WDET is truly independent and that independence depends on you. Give now at
wdet.org/give
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Twice widowed M15 🦅 looking for new mate 😭 as he raises more baby eaglets, alone:
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
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Beloved bald eagle presumed dead after going missing from Florida nest
The eagle mom had been missing since Feb. 27, but is likely dead. She had just welcomed an eaglet with her mate.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/03/04/southwest-florida-eagle-cam-f23-presumed-dead/88977460007/
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Congressman Hank Johnson
about 1 month ago
Congress needs to overwhelmingly pass my Bivens Act. If Republican Senators can receive $500k because their electronic records were legally obtained, then you should be able to sue Kristi Noem for violating your civil rights.
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After listening to a few podcasts 🎙️ and attending a few public meetings, I fear this is Michigan's PSC future 🔮 if we don't do something about the regulation of 🔌 🌊 and 📡 -
www.al.com/politics/202...
#MPSC
#publiccomment
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https://www.al.com/politics/2026/03/alabama-psc-could-face-biggest-reform-since-1981-as-soaring-power-bills-spark-outrage.html
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Matthew Jagel
4 days ago
The normalization of bad behavior continues.
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Jason Hancock
4 days ago
Journalism is the immune system of democracy. When it weakens, corruption lasts longer. Abuse of power goes unchecked. Public money disappears more easily.
#moleg
#mogov
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Missouri’s local news is under pressure — and still essential • Missouri Independent
In rapid succession this year, the Washington Post laid off half its newsroom, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution cut 15% of its staff and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced it would close in May. Wh...
https://missouriindependent.com/2026/03/02/missouri-newspapers-journalism/
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🛑CORRECTION REQUEST: It is not DTW airport, but the Coleman A. Young International Airport that will be impacted by the Conner Creek Sewer System project.
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ℹ️ Representative Laurie Pohutsky is tying long-standing conditions at the Women's Huron Valley prison to the appropriations policy team while discussing and negotiating the FY2027 (department of corrections) budget.
#internationalwomenshistorymonth
#huronvalley
#huronvalleywomensprison
#michigandoc
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ℹ️ Black women continue the downward trend, losing ground in the C-suite in this latest report from
@inforum.com
reported by @Freep -
www.freep.com/story/money/...
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How women are faring at Michigan public companies, by the numbers
Women see slight gains when it comes to accessing leadership roles like CEO and board member, according to the "Michigan Women's Leadership Report."
https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/columnists/carol-cain/2026/02/28/inforum-leadership-report-women-public-companies-leadership-michigan/88860112007/
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⚖️Supreme Court arguments gonna be good! 🤗 Marijuana is still a Class I drug, despite the executive order.
federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2...
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What the executive order on marijuana reclassification means for security clearance holders | Federal News Network
If reclassification of marijuana were to occur, security clearance holders would still need to consider a multitude of factors.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/commentary/2026/02/what-the-executive-order-on-marijuana-reclassification-means-for-security-clearance-holders/?readmore=1
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ℹ️ Detroit's mayor and now the Governor in a ticket 🎫 scandal...but executive branch is still immune to FOIA requests -
www.detroitnews.com/story/news/p...
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Insider: Governor's office mum on how Whitmer got Olympic hockey ticket
The question is potentially significant because Michigan has new standards limiting how officeholders, like Gov. Whitmer, can accept event tickets.
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/28/gretchen-whitmer-italy-olympics-womens-hockey-game-ticket-john-james-michigan-supreme-court/88905857007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z11xx44p119850c119850v11xx44d--30--b--30--&gca-ft=60&gca-ds=sophi
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ℹ️ Black women continue the downward trend, losing ground in the C-suite in this latest report from
@inforum.com
reported by @Freep -
www.freep.com/story/money/...
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How women are faring at Michigan public companies, by the numbers
Women see slight gains when it comes to accessing leadership roles like CEO and board member, according to the "Michigan Women's Leadership Report."
https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/columnists/carol-cain/2026/02/28/inforum-leadership-report-women-public-companies-leadership-michigan/88860112007/
6 days ago
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♥️ 🥰 Currently in love 💕 with baby Jellybean, (Dad) Tootsie Roll, and (Mom) Lollipop 🦛 🦛 🦛. Ready to see them all together as a family ♥️.
#hippos
#conservation
#zoos
#hippopotamus
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6 days ago
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Oh, we're at WAR now
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ℹ️Excellent read from the
@americanbar.org
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www.americanbar.org/groups/publi...
#qualifiedimmunity
#policemisconduct
#unlawful
#constitutionalrights
#accountability
#shield
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Qualified Immunity: An Unlawful Shield for Police Misconduct
https://www.americanbar.org/groups/public_education/publications/insights-on-law-and-society/volume-21/issue-1/qualified-immunity/
6 days ago
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Democracy Fund
30 days ago
Which of these strategies can you act on this week?
AllByApril.org
#AllByApril
#2026Elections
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Western Wayne News
8 days ago
At least two Wayne County organizations are offering spring break programs for students.
westernwaynenews.com/registration...
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https://westernwaynenews.com/registration-underway-for-boys-girls-cope-spring-break-camps/
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🤔 💬 Guess who's gonna say they had the BIGGEST and bestest viewership in all the land? You get just 1 guess.
#SOTU
#POTUS
#Nielsen
#viewers
8 days ago
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ℹ️Let's tie this to bi-partisan efforts in Michigan to review and adjust the budget to the Michigan Dept. of Corrections as it pertains to the women of Huron Valley Prison, who have long advocated for and expressed concerns for severe health, safety and sanitation concerns.
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9 days ago
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🆘ℹ️ This story has been reported on for years on YouTube, podcasts, and less mainstream platforms, and included legislature visits to the facility. 🗣️ Hoping their voices are finally HEARD !
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10 days ago
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ℹ️🎧Listen in to the Michigan Public Service Commissioners themselves on their new-ish podcast, talking about Data Centers. I believe this episode came out in January 2026:
www.michigan.gov/mpsc/commiss...
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10 days ago
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Katie Barnes
11 days ago
For the first time in league history, the WNBA generated enough revenue in 2025 to trigger revenue sharing with players. Players will receive $8 million. The union will also pay out $9.25 million from revenue generated from its group licensing program.
www.espn.com/wnba/story/_...
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Union: WNBA made enough money for revenue sharing
The WNBA players union says that the league generated enough revenue to trigger revenue sharing.
https://www.espn.com/wnba/story/_/id/48014819/union-wnba-made-enough-money-revenue-sharing
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Michigan Advance
10 days ago
Crossing party lines, lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee demanded that the Michigan Department of Corrections answer concerns about severe health, safety and sanitation concerns at the Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility in Ypsilanti. From
@kdailey.bsky.social
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House Oversight Committee demands answers on mold, safety concerns at Huron Valley prison facility • Michigan Advance
Crossing party lines, lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee demanded that the Michigan Department of Corrections answer concerns about severe health, safety and sanitation concerns at the Women’s...
https://michiganadvance.com/2026/02/24/house-oversight-committee-demands-answers-on-mold-safety-concerns-at-huron-valley-prison-facility/
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Detroit Documenters
10 days ago
Beginning soon! (at 2 p.m.) ⤵️
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Hello, Detroit🏙️! In just under an hour, I will be covering the public Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) meeting at 1p EST on behalf of the
@detdocumenters.bsky.social
. Follow me at
@detroitjcs.bsky.social
for more public meetings coverage.
#DETDocumenters
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10 days ago
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🌊So, if you are wondering how the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) sets water 💧charges, here's the information straight from the 🐴horse's mouth and those costs from municipalities and GLWA trickle down to your monthly bill:
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ℹ️The CASE COMMENTS are where the 💦 juicy bits 🍓are located:
mi-psc.my.site.com/s/case/500t0...
🗣️Always interesting to read (or hear) public comments.
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E-Dockets Community
https://mi-psc.my.site.com/s/case/500t0000008efmmAAA/in-the-matter-on-the-commissions-own-motion-to-implement-the-provisions-of-2013-pa-95-as-amended
14 days ago
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📰You can read more in this press release, and have until March 18, 2026 to respond:
www.michigan.gov/mpsc/commiss...
This funding aims to help needy families with (monthly) energy assistance.
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https://www.michigan.gov/mpsc/commission/news-releases/2026/02/19/mpsc-raises-lieaf-funding-factor-to-increase-available-energy-assistance
14 days ago
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ℹ️ Here's a 💦 juicy bit from the commission's website having to do with case
#U-17377
. It's the public comment section about a proposal to raise LIEAF funding to aid residential electric users by raising rates overall, but NOT by utilities helping out those who need it most. Very interesting:
14 days ago
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👀You can also watch their monthly meetings on YouTube - SUBSCRIBE here:
www.youtube.com/MichiganPubl...
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Michigan Public Service Commission
Official account of the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). We serve the public by ensuring safe, reliable, accessible energy and telecom services at reasonable rates. Learn more at michigan.go...
https://www.youtube.com/MichiganPublicServiceCommission
14 days ago
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ℹ️ The Michigan Public Service Commission approved rate increases to increase the company's revenue, effective March 5, 2026 for DTE customers at 4.6% (or $4.93). This comes after the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) approved avg rate increases of 5.5% water & 4.5% sewerage last week. Lockstep.
14 days ago
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ℹ️ One of the most interesting podcasts 🎙️out there is that of the Michigan Public Service Commission called "Behind the Meter". Great episodes to catch up on include "The Rate Case Process" and more recently, "Data Centers". Both are quite interesting and hosted by Mike Burn.
14 days ago
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🗣️New Mayor Sheffield has to hit the ground running on this to submit a balanced budget to Detroit City Council. ℹ️There are PLENTY of opportunities to weigh in on the City of Detroit budget including: 1. Annual public budget meetings 2. District budget priority forums 3. City Council hearings
about 1 month ago
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ℹ️ One of the most interesting podcasts 🎙️out there is that of the Michigan Public Service Commission called "Behind the Meter". Great episodes to catch up on include "The Rate Case Process" and more recently, "Data Centers". Both are quite interesting and hosted by Mike Burn.
14 days ago
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ℹ️ The Michigan Public Service Commission approved rate increases to increase the company's revenue, effective March 5, 2026 for DTE customers at 4.6% (or $4.93). This comes after the Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) approved avg rate increases of 5.5% water & 4.5% sewerage last week. Lockstep.
14 days ago
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about 1 year ago
‘Everything is ruined’: Southwest Detroiters cope with flood aftermath Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan urged residents to file insurance claims as soon as possible, emphasizing that the Great Lakes Water Authority and Detroit's water department will cover any uninsured costs.
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‘Everything is ruined’: Southwest Detroiters cope with flood aftermath
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan urged residents to file insurance claims as soon as possible, emphasizing that the Great Lakes Water Authority and Detroit's water department will cover any uninsured costs.
https://www.bridgedetroit.com/everything-is-ruined-southwest-detroiters-cope-with-flood-aftermath/
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Circle of Blue
2 months ago
A federal judge proclaims federal authority over the contentious Line 5 oil pipeline that crosses the Great Lakes. Want to gain access to the latest water policy news? Sign up for the Federal Water Tap today:
www.circleofblue.org/water-tap/
#WaterNews
#WaterPolicy
#EnvironmentalNews
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Federal Water Tap
Weekly water news in the United States
https://www.circleofblue.org/water-tap/
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Detroit Free Press
14 days ago
President Trump's sweeping tariffs are the centerpiece of his economic agenda but have raised prices for businesses and consumers.
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Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs in major setback for president
President Trump's sweeping tariffs are the centerpiece of his economic agenda but have raised prices for businesses and consumers.
https://bit.ly/46NMfg0
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Michigan Advance
14 days ago
The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to President Donald Trump’s trade agenda Friday, ruling the tariffs he issued under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act are illegal. In a 6-3 decision, the court said Congress alone holds the power to tax in almost all circumstances.
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US Supreme Court rules against Trump’s tariffs in 6-3 opinion, dealing blow to trade agenda • Michigan Advance
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to President Donald Trump’s trade agenda Friday, ruling the tariffs he issued under the International Economic Emergency Powers Act are illegal. ...
https://michiganadvance.com/2026/02/20/repub/us-supreme-court-rules-against-trumps-tariffs-in-6-3-opinion-dealing-blow-to-trade-agenda/
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From personal experience, I can say that GAO is not independent, fair, nor balanced. Mystery solved 🔍 bc OGC runs the agency anyway.
federalnewsnetwork.com/agency-overs...
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The search for the next Comptroller General is turning into a mystery | Federal News Network
The Comptroller General is, by design, nonpartisan and independent. The effectiveness of the agency is only as good as the person leading," Janice Luong said.
https://federalnewsnetwork.com/agency-oversight/2026/02/the-search-for-the-next-comptroller-general-is-turning-into-a-mystery/
14 days ago
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adam mahoney (he/him)
15 days ago
NEW: A Georgia railroad owned by a descendant of an enslaver is using eminent domain to take land owned by descendants of the enslaved. If you want to understand how slavery still shapes power today, start here:
capitalbnews.org/georgia-rail...
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Georgia Is Letting a Railroad Seize Land a Black Family Has Owned For 100 Years
Descendants of enslaved people are fighting an attempt to use eminent domain to carve a spur through one of Georgia’s largest Black‑owned farms.
https://capitalbnews.org/georgia-railroad-eminent-domain-black-landowners/
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Disclosures ignored...but guess who's running for office again? Will Detroiters and Michiganders forget this...oversight??? Only time... and votes will tell.
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16 days ago
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Spooky
7 months ago
Christine Connolly of Ethics Board was told by Mayor's office that they hadn't started the process for the disclosures requested & would get to it...after Labor Day. And since Mayor Duggan is not running for Mayor again, well...🤷♂️
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Good Afternoon, Detroit! 🏙️ Today at 1 p.m. EST I will provide LIVE coverage of today’s public Detroit Board of Ethics meeting on behalf of the
@detdocumenters.bsky.social
. Follow me at
@detroitjcs.bsky.social
for more public meetings coverage.
#DETDocumenters
16 days ago
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😡Terrible corruption news out of Sierra Leone 🦁with government officials building private housing on conservation public lands, formerly rainforest:
abcnews.com/Internationa...
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Sierra Leone officials facilitated illegal mansion-building in a key national park
An investigation shows that illegal luxury mansions have been built in a Sierra Leone national park that serves as an environmental buffer for its capital
https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/sierra-leone-officials-facilitated-illegal-mansion-building-key-130255823
16 days ago
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Did Johnny Gill really pull a Janet Jackson earring in 2026?
#OneNight
#hoopwiththecross
#JohnnyGill
#RnB
I love this song!
21 days ago
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🏙️Good early morning, Detroit! Today at 8a EST I will provide LIVE coverage of today’s public Great Lakes Water Authority’s Special meeting of their Audit Committee on behalf of the
@detdocumenters.bsky.social
. Follow me at
@detroitjcs.bsky.social
for more public meetings coverage.
#DETdocumenters
21 days ago
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👨🏼🚀 Astronauts have FAR 🌌☄️more interesting lives than we give them credit for -
www.usatoday.com/story/news/n...
#crimeinspace
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Astronaut's ex sentenced for false accusations of interstellar crime
Summer Worden pleaded guilty in November 2025 to falsely accusing her astronaut ex-wife of illegally accessing her bank account from outer space.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/12/astronaut-exwife-sentenced-false-accusations-crime/88653251007/
21 days ago
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I'd watch this 🥊 fight:
abcnews.com/US/battle-us...
#USAttorneys
#USconstitution
#DOJ
#FightFightFight
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Battle over US attorneys continues as DOJ fires new prosecutor in Northern New York
The fight over the Trump administration's appointment of U.S. attorneys has taken another turn with the DOJ's firing of a newly appointed U.S. attorney in New York.
https://abcnews.com/US/battle-us-attorneys-continues-doj-fires-new-prosecutor/story?id=130098577
21 days ago
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