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Trump’s onslaught on checks and balances is ushering in a new age of political corruption, experts warn

From telling the Justice Department to stop enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to firing the head of the Office of Government Ethics, the new president’s actions have already raised alarms, writes Andrew Feinberg

The Independent UK

New York Mayor Eric Adams considered running for reelection as a Republican: Report

The conversations ramped up as Donald Trump’s Justice Department announced its were dropping the corruption case against Adams, according to the report

The Independent UK

Attorney at center of DWI police corruption probe in Albuquerque pleads guilty

An Albuquerque attorney who investigators allege was at the center of a sweeping corruption scandal that allowed people arrested for driving while intoxicated to evade conviction has pleaded guilty to federal charges

The Independent UK

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Elon Musk savaged as SpaceX gets new $40m defense contract amid his cutting of federal spending

‘Hey, @elonmusk, I found some corruption for DOGE to take a look at,’ on X user quipped

The Independent UK

Thailand’s corruption score slips

Thailand’s score has in the 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) declined to 34 from 35 the year before, though its global ranking improved one place to 107th, according to Transparency International.

Bangkok Post

Former longtime Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan is convicted in corruption trial

The Illinois Democrat once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in American history has been found guilty of some charges at his federal corruption trial in Chicago

The Independent UK

The U.S. just hit its lowest score ever on an international corruption measure

The Corruption Perceptions Index ranks 180 countries across a myriad of anti-corruption metrics.

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Transparency report warns of rising corruption, France slips in rankings

Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index reveals a troubling global trend, with France among the countries experiencing a decline in its ranking.

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Ex-minister wants separate corruption trial to Obeid

An ex-state minister facing corruption allegations has asked not to be put before a jury alongside his former Labor colleague Eddie Obeid.

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President Trump Criticizes Judges Over Blocked Actions

President Trump criticizes judicial interference in government oversight and vows to combat corruption and inefficiency in the administration.

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AOC Raises Alarms, Saying Dropping Eric Adams' Corruption Charges Could Later Be Used By Trump for Political 'Leverage'

New York Rep. Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez has expressed concern towards the Trump administration's decision to drop federal bribery and corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Latin Times

What to know about the Trump administration moving to drop corruption charges against NYC mayor

New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been thrown a lifeline by the Trump administration

The Independent UK

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Cleared Of Federal Corruption Charges

Mayor Eric Adams expresses gratitude for the Justice Department dropping corruption case and vows to focus on his mayoral duties.

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UK fails to improve on record low ranking in global table of corruption

Compilers of index cite factors including Partygate and revelations about Covid PPE contracts

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Shohely Akhter becomes first woman cricketer to be banned for corruption charges

NEW DELHI: Bangladesh’s Shohely Akhter made history for the wrong reasons on Tuesday, becoming the first female cricketer to be banned by the ICC for corruption.

Reason

'All Hell Is Going To Break Out' in Israel

Plus: OpenAI vs. Musk, Eric Adams corruption charges dropped, and more...

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Global Corruption Levels Remain Alarmingly High In 2024

Transparency International's report reveals global corruption challenges, with declining scores in major countries and risks to climate initiatives.

The Conversation

Australia improves on global corruption rankings, but there is still work to be done

Australia has turned the corner on its decade-long slide on Transparency International’s annual Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), once again ranking in the top ten least corrupt countries in the world. The fresh ranking comes just ahead of a federal election, which will determine the future of many key anti-corruption reforms.

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Australia gains in corruption index but threats persist

Oversight and anti-corruption bodies need to be adequately resourced and truly independent if public trust in democracy is to continue, a former ombudsman says.

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President Trump Pardons Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich, convicted of corruption charges, was pardoned by President Trump, sparking debate and division.

International Business Times

Justice Department Orders SDNY To Dismiss Corruption Charges Against NYC Mayor Eric Adams

The Justice Department directed federal prosecutors to dismiss all corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Monday, according to letter from the acting Attorney General.

Reason

Corrupt Albuquerque Cops Had Friends in High Places, Including Internal Affairs

For a decade and a half, officers made DWI cases go away in exchange for bribes, relying on protection from senior officers implicated in the same racket.

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President Trump Expected To Pardon Rod Blagojevich

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, convicted of corruption, received a pardon from President Trump. Trump's ties to the case raise questions.

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Ecuador Prepares For Presidential Runoff Amid Crime Concerns

Ecuador's crucial presidential runoff election between Noboa and González focuses on crime and corruption, with far-reaching implications for the nation.

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Serbian Students Protest Government Corruption After Deadly Canopy Collapse

Serbian students protest government corruption and demand justice after a tragic canopy collapse, sparking a nationwide movement for democracy.

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