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Epstein Ties Undermined Mandelson Appointment as U.S. Ambassador, Files Reveal
world1 month ago

Epstein Ties Undermined Mandelson Appointment as U.S. Ambassador, Files Reveal

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was warned in 2024 that appointing Peter Mandelson—linked to Jeffrey Epstein—as ambassador to the United States posed a general reputational risk, with vetting documents noting a long, close relationship and even Mandelson staying at Epstein’s home. The affair deepened after Mandelson was fired in 2025 amid the controversy, as U.S. and U.K. investigations continued and authorities redacted documents pending legal or security concerns. Starmer apologized for the decision and called for ethics reforms as more files are released.

via The New York Times|
#ambassador#epstein#mandelson
Mandelson sought £547,201 payout after US ambassadorship amid Epstein links, files reveal
politics1 month ago

Mandelson sought £547,201 payout after US ambassadorship amid Epstein links, files reveal

New government files show Peter Mandelson sought a £547,201 payout after being sacked as UK ambassador to the US, with the Treasury later agreeing a £75,000 settlement (including £40,329.50 pay in lieu and £34,670.50 severance); the release flags Epstein ties as a reputational risk during vetting and notes Mandelson answered questions about the relationship.

via BBC|
#epstein#mandelson#politics
Reform UK's candidate vetting branded brutal and intrusive by councillor
politics2 months ago

Reform UK's candidate vetting branded brutal and intrusive by councillor

Reform UK says it is vetting Welsh Senedd candidates with social-media checks and background reviews, a process described as brutal and intrusive by a party councillor. The party has scrutinized decades of online history, leading to the exclusion of some potentially good candidates for past posts, including a pattern seen in 2024 when 12 Reform candidates were dropped after their past comments. No Welsh leadership or list of candidates has been officially announced yet, and rumours about leadership are not official.

via BBC|
#politics#reform-uk#social-media
Walz Faces Foreign-Ties Question in Harris Vetting, CNN Reports
politics2 months ago

Walz Faces Foreign-Ties Question in Harris Vetting, CNN Reports

Four CNN sources say Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was asked by Kamala Harris’s vetting team whether he had ever been an agent of a foreign government—prompts cited China's influence as Walz had traveled there before his political career—mirroring a similar line of questioning that led Dana Remus to ask Josh Shapiro if he had ever been an agent for Israel. Shapiro called that inquiry offensive and linked it to concerns about antisemitism; aides describe vetting as a standard but sometimes expanded process, and Harris allies disclosed Walz’s questioning to help explain the rushed vetting as she moved to join the ticket.

via CNN|
#foreign-agent#kamala-harris#politics
Shapiro memoir reveals controversial Israel question in Harris vetting
politics2 months ago

Shapiro memoir reveals controversial Israel question in Harris vetting

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro writes in a forthcoming memoir that Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential vetting team asked him whether he had ever been an agent of the Israeli government, a question he says was offensive; Dana Remus reportedly pressed him on undercover Israeli contact amid broader debates over Israel and antisemitism in the 2024 vetting process, a moment that strained Biden-Harris circles and drew commentary from antisemitism advocates.

via CNN|
#antisemitism#israel#politics
Shapiro Memoir Reveals Israel-Driven Vetting in Harris VP Run
politics2 months ago

Shapiro Memoir Reveals Israel-Driven Vetting in Harris VP Run

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro recounts in his memoir how Kamala Harris’s team grilled him over his views on Israel—went so far as to ask if he’d ever been an undercover Israeli agent. He found the line of questioning offensive but says it reflected the vigor of the vetting process. He ultimately withdrew from consideration after a final meeting with Harris, who chose Tim Walz for the ticket. The memoir, Where We Keep the Light, also weaves in faith, family, and recent political events, with release set for Jan. 27.

via The New York Times|
#israel#josh-shapiro#kamala-harris
US Ends Automatic Extensions for Work Permits and Employment Authorization
immigration5 months ago

US Ends Automatic Extensions for Work Permits and Employment Authorization

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that starting October 30, 2025, automatic extensions of employment authorization documents (EADs) for renewal applicants will end, emphasizing increased vetting and screening to enhance public safety and security, with limited exceptions. This change aims to improve background checks and deter fraud, requiring applicants to renew their EADs proactively to avoid lapses in employment authorization.

via USCIS (.gov)|
#dhs#ead#employment-authorization
U.S. Tightens Immigration and Citizenship Standards Amid Anti-Americanism Concerns
immigration7 months ago

U.S. Tightens Immigration and Citizenship Standards Amid Anti-Americanism Concerns

USCIS is updating its policy manual to consider anti-American activities and support for terrorist organizations as negative factors in discretionary decisions for immigration benefits, including social media vetting, emphasizing rigorous screening to prevent granting benefits to those who despise or promote anti-American ideologies.

via USCIS (.gov)|
#anti-americanism#immigrant-benefits#immigration
Inside Trump's Controversial Cabinet Selections and Their Implications
politics1 year ago

Inside Trump's Controversial Cabinet Selections and Their Implications

The Trump administration's vetting process for key positions involves Senate approval for over 1,000 roles, including Cabinet members and ambassadors, requiring financial disclosures and Senate hearings. Some positions, like the national security adviser, don't need Senate approval but still undergo FBI checks. Recess appointments allow a president to bypass Senate vetting by appointing officials during congressional recesses, though these are temporary and have been used less frequently since a 2014 Supreme Court ruling against Obama's use of the process.

via BBC.com|
#appointments#politics#recess