Pope declines invitation to participate in Trump’s Gaza Peace Board
WASHINGTON — Pope Leo XIV has shown openness to a proposal from President Trump. However, the Holy See has declined Trump’s invitation to participate in a peace commission focused on the troubled Gaza Strip, expressing concerns that such a commission might undermine the United Nations’ authority. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s secretary of state, shared […]
Republicans Become Nervous as Official Behind ‘Disinformation Board’ in Biden Era Assumes New Position
Jennifer Daskal Appointed as Advisor to FISA Court Jennifer Daskal, an official in the Biden administration who was involved with the brief-lived Disinformation Control Board, is set to begin her role as an advisor to the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISA) starting February 1. In her capacity as amicus curiae, or “friend of the court,” […]
Vatican turns down President Trump’s Peace Board plan for Gaza rebuilding
The Vatican’s Decision on Trump’s Peace Commission The Vatican has decided against participation in President Donald Trump’s newly formed peace commission, which aims to oversee recovery efforts after the conflict in Gaza. This announcement came via a diplomatic official from the Vatican on Tuesday, illustrating some hesitation to engage in this post-war initiative. Cardinal Pietro […]
Oversight board approves $2.1M contribution to grow drone program for LAPD
LA Police Department Expands Drone Program Amid Budget Concerns The Civilian Oversight Board of the Los Angeles Police Department has approved a significant donation of $2.1 million aimed at enhancing the department’s drone capabilities. This funding will support the “Drone as First Responder” initiative, which deploys drones to 911 calls prior to the arrival of […]
Vatican Confirms Pope’s Involvement on Trump’s Board of Peace
Vatican Declines Trump’s Invitation to Gaza Peace Commission Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, announced on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has chosen not to accept President Trump’s invitation to join the Gaza Peace Commission. During discussions with the Italian government in Rome, Parolin stated that the Holy See “will not participate in […]
Goldman Sachs Abandons DEI for Its Own Board
Goldman Sachs Adjusts Director Selection Criteria Goldman Sachs is eliminating considerations of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other demographic factors from the criteria used for selecting its board directors. This shift marks another step in Wall Street’s quick retreat from diversity mandates, indicating a broader reevaluation within corporate America. The change followed pressure from […]
Goldman Sachs set to remove DEI from criteria for selecting board members: report
Goldman Sachs May Change Diversity Evaluation Criteria Goldman Sachs is considering eliminating race, gender identity, sexual orientation, and other diversity metrics when assessing board candidates. This move appears to be a response to the pressure from conservative activists as part of a broader trend following President Donald Trump’s efforts against corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion […]
North Carolina elections board resolves issues with over 73,000 voter registrations
North Carolina Elections Board Makes Agreement on Voter Registration The North Carolina Board of Elections has come to an agreement with both Republican and Democratic parties, allowing 73,000 voters additional time to update their registrations before any removals from the voter rolls take place. This settlement brings an end to a legal dispute that started […]
Goldman Sachs plans to eliminate board hiring standards for diversity, equity, and inclusion during policy changes
Goldman Sachs is set to eliminate its DEI recruitment criteria, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. This decision follows previous changes made last year when the firm removed diversity requirements from public company boards. Initially, the board’s steering committee assessed candidates using a mix of criteria, including traditional definitions of diversity related to backgrounds […]
Trump indicates that the Board of Peace will talk about the allocation of $5 billion raised for Gaza projects: ‘No decision made yet’
Trump Discusses Gaza Reconstruction Funding In a conversation with the Post on Monday, President Trump revealed plans for $5 billion dedicated to rebuilding the Gaza Strip. This funding will be allocated to projects approved by a peace commission, which is set to meet near the White House later this week. This amount, announced just before […]