#accountability — Public Fediverse posts

" #DonaldTrump ’s new #WhiteHouse press secretary says it is “unknown” how much she will engage with the #press or hold briefings with reporters, as she faces mounting questions over her #legal credentials...

the Campaign for #Accountability, a non-profit watchdog organization, asked the State Bar of #California to investigate whether #Zacharia misled the public, and potentially violated state #law, by describing herself as a lawyer."
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/15/katie-zacharia-trump-press-secretary-interview

#Trump #Politics #News #US #USA

Vittoria Elliott raises a critical question: Can a divided Congress successfully hold the executive branch accountable? As agencies under President Trump increasingly refuse to cooperate with investigations, congressional oversight confronts unprecedented stonewalling that threatens democratic norms and the system of checks and balances. This dynamic creates mounting institutional hurdles for lawmakers seeking transparency. The insight reveals that safeguarding accountability now depends on sustained civic engagement and legislative determination from all sides. Explore these challenges in her reporting. https://www.wired.com/story/democrats-are-gearing-up-to-investigate-the-trump-administration-it-wont-be-so-easy/ #Congress #Oversight #Accountability #Democracy #Politics

## Dismissive of Real World Pain and Progressive Social Policies: Our Parliamentarians.

What is it about #Politics that it attracts the most bigoted, avid and hypocritical people — because that’s what is on show. Even when an idealist, elected for their idealism, joins the fray they are sure to be bullied into the required behavioural mould.

Living the life in *Cloud LaLaLand*, their feet rarely touch the ground. Our Janus-faced polies wind and wound their way around political issues without batting an eyelid while walking the fence between the #Oligarchy and the #Electorate. That is… more aptly, they tread the path on the ##Monied and #Rentier side of the fence and occasionally will throw some crumbs over to those on the other side. Those whom they ought to represent in Parliament, those whom they are *duty-bound* to prioritize in their decision-making.

There are no exceptions here, only a matter of *degree*. The question is: how do we recall those ethically inept politicians back to their sworn democratic duty? We can vote them out, but whom do we replace them with? **More of the same**? The *two party duopoly* needs to be broken up by as many cliques and groups (not to say Party again) that can fit in the *House*, let them bargain and accommodate to form a govt. The democratic process will be the richer for it and Parliament likely have more care for the better good of our society. A more diverse Parliament in terms of representation would merely reflect the diverstiy found in our society. Now to *inform* and *educate* the electorate…

https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/australian-politics/2026/10/14/double-standards-angie-bell

#AusPol #Parliamentarians #TwoPartyPolitics #Politicians #HypocracyReigns #BigoteryAbounds #ProgressivePolitics #EconomicShackles #NeoLiberalism #TaxReform #SecularParliamentNow #BanPoliticalDonations #TruthInPoliticalAdvertising #Transparency #Accountability #DutyOfCare #Democracy #TheAgora

💰 Nearly $350 million in Pentagon consulting contracts deserves public scrutiny. Who approved the awards, and what safeguards protected taxpayers? resistproject2025.substack.com/p/resist-tru...

#FollowTheMoney #Accountability

Your senators are within driving distance for thirty-five days. That is not a vacation. That is a venue. What are you going to ask yours, and where are you going to ask it?

#USPolitics #Senate #Blanche #JusticeDepartment #Economy #Jobs #Labor #Journalism #News #Accountability #Democracy

https://thistleandmoss.com/p/what-survives-the-morning-another-week-that-wont-sit-down-2d2398dcba465b14
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The Fire Brigade That Lit the Fire: Shettima and the Great Implosion That Never Was by Lawson Akhigbe

https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/10/14/the-fire-brigade-that-lit-the-fire-shettima-and-the-great-implosion-that-never-was-by-lawson-akhigbe/

Early voting begins Monday | Government / Politics https://www.byteseu.com/2452254/ #accountability #Ballot #Democracy #EarlyVoting #election #Elections #EvaluationMethods #Florida #Government #GroupDecisionMaking #MonroeCounty #OrganizedEvents #ParliamentaryProcedure #PlantationKey #PoliticalCorruption #PoliticalEvents #PoliticalLaw #Politics #Polling #psephology #PublicOpinion #SocialScienceIndices #SocialStatistics #StateCrime #voting

Who Really Owns Nigeria’s Ports? The Gate Nobody Can Enter by Historic Capital

https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/10/14/who-really-owns-nigerias-ports-the-gate-nobody-can-enter-by-historic-capital/

Heather Cox Richardson exposes a chaotic day in the Trump administration marked by scandals involving an unqualified press secretary, a disgraced ambassador, and a candidate linked to fugitives amid rising diesel prices and cuts to vital programs. The piece highlights how internal drama and questionable choices seem to overshadow public needs, raising questions about governance priorities and accountability in turbulent times. Readers can explore the full analysis to understand these developments. https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-13-2026
#PoliticalScandal #USPolitics #Accountability

A Congressman Questioned Reports of Deadly Conditions at an #ICE #Detention Center. Then Two More People Died.

Nearly 60 people have died in detention, as calls against #medical neglect, inedible food, and #unsanitary conditions continue. #Congress must establish standards of care and #accountability.

https://www.aclu.org/news/immigrants-rights/a-congressman-questioned-reports-of-deadly-conditions-at-an-ice-detention-center-then-two-more-people-died

Ben Crump

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officers reportedly had a text thread competing to pull over the most Black drivers, while using racial slurs in discussions about force against Black residents. More than half a dozen officers have reportedly been recommended for termination or quit.

A badge should NEVER be a license for discrimination! These allegations call into question traffic stops and use-of-force incidents involving these officers!

#lawenforcement #accountability #bias #bigotry

The fight to uncover the Nigerian president’s FBI files by Adrian Elimian

https://lawakhigbe.com/2026/10/13/the-fight-to-uncover-the-nigerian-presidents-fbi-files-by-adrian-elimian/

https://www.europesays.com/people/264878/ Kimberly Guilfoyle Resigns as US Ambassador to Greece Amid Allegations of Misconduct #Accountability #DiplomaticPost #DonaldTrump #DonaldTrumpJr #EricDeters #GreeceDiplomacy #GreekBusiness #KimberlyGuilfoyle #MisconductClaims #NatoAlly #PoliticalAppointee #PoliticalDonor #StateDepartment #Trump #TrumpFamily #USAmbassador #WhiteHouse