Justice Department ends oversight of Yonkers Police Department after eight years of reforms
YONKERS, N.Y. — The Justice Department announced on Wednesday the successful conclusion of an eight-year oversight agreement with the Yonkers Police Department (YPD), marking significant improvements in the department’s policies, practices, and…
US aviation regulator boosting Boeing oversight
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is ramping up oversight of Boeing and plans to add nearly 300 employees to its safety office following two fatal…
Top Hunter Biden Associate Set To Turn Over Docs To House Oversight, Republicans Say
Top Hunter Biden Associate Set To Turn Over Docs To House Oversight, Republicans Say Mary Lou Masters on February 22, 2023 The House Oversight Committee will “soon” receive documents from top Hunter…
Singer Calls for More Marine Wildlife Oversight
Sen. Singer is calling for more oversight of marine wildlife after a ninth whale was reported dead along the New Jersey coastline.…
DAVID BOSSIE: Dems Changed The Rulebook For Congressional Oversight. Now, Republicans Must Use It Against Them
DAVID BOSSIE: Dems Changed The Rulebook For Congressional Oversight. Now, Republicans Must Use It Against Them David Bossie on February 17, 2023 During the previous Congress, the Democrat-controlled January 6 Select Committee…
U.S. senators question rail oversight after toxic Ohio derailment
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Two Republican senators sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday questioning U.S. freight rail system oversight in the aftermath of a toxic…
Lax oversight allows U.S. refineries to pollute waterways – report
By Erwin Seba (Reuters) -Weak U.S. water protection rules and federal oversight has allowed dozens of U.S. oil refineries to dump toxic chemicals and metals into the nation’s waterways, the Environmental Integrity…
‘They’re Not Going To Get This Stuff’: CNN Panelist Says Jim Jordan’s Oversight Effort Will Be Fought
‘They’re Not Going To Get This Stuff’: CNN Panelist Says Jim Jordan’s Oversight Effort Will Be Fought Harold Hutchison on January 20, 2023 A CNN panelist said Friday the House Judiciary Committee…
House GOP Reveals Its First Oversight Hearing Target
House GOP Reveals Its First Oversight Hearing Target Jennie Taer on January 19, 2023 The House Oversight committee will hold its first hearing to probe the Biden administration over the border crisis.…
Meta’s oversight board calls for more inclusive adult nudity policy
(Reuters) – Meta Platforms’ oversight board on Tuesday overturned the company’s decision to remove two Instagram posts depicting transgender and non-binary people with bare chests, saying that Meta needed to change its…
Dem Reps Claim Oversight Of FBI Is ‘Attacking Law Enforcement’
Dem Reps Claim Oversight Of FBI Is ‘Attacking Law Enforcement’ Harold Hutchison on January 10, 2023 Democratic Reps. Jim McGovern of Massachusetts and Adam Schiff of California claimed Tuesday that a special…
Incoming GOP Oversight Chair Predicts How Long McCarthy Will Be Speaker
Incoming GOP Oversight Chair Predicts How Long McCarthy Will Be Speaker Harold Hutchison on January 9, 2023 Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky said that Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy would…
Meta’s Oversight Board tells company to allow ‘death to Khamenei’ posts
By Katie Paul (Reuters) – Meta’s Oversight Board on Monday overturned the company’s decision to remove a Facebook post that used the slogan “death to Khamenei” to criticize the Iranian leader, saying…
Incoming House Oversight Chair Calls To Defund FBI Over Twitter Censorship: ‘Violation Of The Constitution’
Incoming House Oversight Chair Calls To Defund FBI Over Twitter Censorship: ‘Violation Of The Constitution’ Harold Hutchison on December 20, 2022 Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky said Tuesday Republicans should block…
Meta’s Oversight Board restores Nigeria church attack video on Instagram
By MacDonald Dzirutwe ABUJA (Reuters) – Meta’s Oversight Board on Wednesday overturned a decision to remove a video that was shared on Instagram showing the gruesome aftermath of an attack on a…
Oversight board’s policy footprint increases in third quarter
(Reuters) – Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc implemented more recommendations from its oversight board in the third quarter than the second, the independent body said on Wednesday. The oversight board received more…
U.S. lawmakers push for more oversight of Elon Musk’s Neuralink
By Rachael Levy (Reuters) – U.S. House Representatives Earl Francis Blumenauer and Adam Schiff want further U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) scrutiny of Elon Musk’s Neuralink following a Reuters report that outlined…
Meta Oversight Board calls for overhaul of controversial ‘cross-check’ system for VIPs
By Katie Paul (Reuters) – Meta Platforms’ Oversight Board recommended on Tuesday that the company revamp its system exempting high-profile users from its rules, saying the practice privileged the powerful and allowed…
House Oversight Republicans Unveil Report Alleging ‘Abuse Of The Executive Branch’ By Joe Biden, Dealings With Hunter
House Oversight Republicans Unveil Report Alleging ‘Abuse Of The Executive Branch’ By Joe Biden, Dealings With Hunter Bronson Winslow on November 17, 2022 House Republicans on the Oversight Committee released a report…
U.S. Treasury’s Yellen says crypto markets need better oversight
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Wednesday that crypto markets need more robust oversight, days after cryptocurrency exchange FTX collapsed. “The recent failure of a major cryptocurrency exchange and…
Crypto needs oversight to avoid harming Americans, White House says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Cryptocurrencies risk harming everyday Americans without proper oversight and the latest news involving crypto underscores these concerns, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said on Thursday. She said the White…
Meta’s oversight board open to discussing content moderation with Twitter
(Reuters) – Meta Platforms Inc’s independent oversight board said on Friday it would “welcome the opportunity” to discuss Twitter’s plans on content moderation in more detail with the company. “Independent oversight of…
U.S. lawmakers want to boost oversight of foreign government broadcast sponsorship
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A bipartisan group of lawmakers on Monday introduced legislation to strengthen the authority of the Federal Communications Commission to oversee foreign sponsorships of U.S. broadcast TV…
‘A National Security Issue’: Lara Trump Lambastes DOJ, Says Hunter Biden Probe Needs ‘Oversight’
‘A National Security Issue’: Lara Trump Lambastes DOJ, Says Hunter Biden Probe Needs ‘Oversight’ Harold Hutchison on October 10, 2022 Fox News contributor Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of former President Donald Trump,…
Mexico inflation pact eases food oversight in ‘goodwill’ move
By Adriana Barrera MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – Mexico’s move to exempt some foodmakers and retailers from quality checks from national health regulators as part of an anti-inflation plan to keep costs down…
U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council to meet on Oct. 3
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Financial Stability Oversight Council will meet on Oct. 3, with the meeting to be presided by Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, the Treasury Department said on Monday. “The…
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