All articles tagged with #whistleblower
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from revoking the security clearance of attorney Mark Zaid, citing political retribution and protecting legal representation for sensitive cases, marking a setback for Trump's efforts to use security clearances as a punitive tool.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's attempt to revoke whistleblower attorney Mark Zaid's security clearance, citing violations of due process and First Amendment rights, in a case highlighting broader political retribution efforts against government critics.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from revoking the security clearance of attorney Mark Zaid, who was targeted as part of a broader effort to punish political adversaries, citing improper political retribution and protecting legal representation for sensitive cases.
Rep. Jamie Raskin alleges, based on a whistleblower, that Ghislaine Maxwell is receiving special privileges in prison, including customized meals, visits with guests via computer, and a service dog, and is working on a commutation application, prompting calls for a public hearing with the DOJ.
Rep. Jamie Raskin demands answers from President Trump regarding alleged preferential treatment of Ghislaine Maxwell at a federal prison, her potential clemency application, and possible influence of Maxwell in the Trump Administration, citing whistleblower reports of special privileges and a possible quid pro quo.
Paul Ingrassia, Trump's nominee to lead the whistleblower office, withdrew after racist texts he sent surfaced, which included offensive remarks about Martin Luther King Jr. and self-described Nazi tendencies. Key Senate Republicans opposed his nomination, and he cited a lack of support as the reason for withdrawal. His past investigations and questionable texts raised concerns about his suitability for the role.
Erez Reuveni, a former DOJ attorney, whistleblows about government misconduct, including lying in court and disregarding court orders during the Trump administration, raising concerns about the undermining of the rule of law and due process in immigration cases.
Erez Reuveni, a former DOJ lawyer, was fired for refusing to falsely label a deportee as a terrorist, highlighting alleged misconduct and disregard for legal procedures within the DOJ, especially in the handling of the Abrego Garcia case and the use of the Alien Enemies Act for mass deportations.
A former Meta executive, Sarah Wynn-Williams, faces near bankruptcy after publishing a controversial book criticizing the company, which led to legal actions including gag orders and hefty fines, highlighting the risks faced by whistleblowers in the tech industry.
OpenAI's Sam Altman publicly addressed the controversial death of whistleblower Suchir Balaji, asserting it was a suicide despite claims and evidence suggesting possible murder, amid ongoing investigations and family allegations.
Two former Meta employees testified before Congress that the company has exposed children to harmful content in VR, including nudity and sexual solicitation, and has suppressed research on these issues, raising concerns about online safety and corporate accountability.
A former WhatsApp security head filed a lawsuit against Meta, accusing the company of ignoring major security vulnerabilities that risked billions of users' data, and retaliating against him for raising concerns. Meta denies the claims, asserting ongoing efforts to protect user privacy and security.
Two former top NIH officials filed whistleblower complaints claiming they were illegally forced out for opposing grant terminations and political interference, revealing concerns about the administration's impact on vaccine and infectious disease research.
Two scientists filed whistleblower complaints alleging they were removed from leadership at the NIH after opposing efforts by the Trump administration to undermine vaccines, indicating internal strife and hostility towards vaccine research within the agency.
The chief data officer of the Social Security Administration resigned after filing a whistleblower complaint alleging that government employees uploaded sensitive Social Security data to a vulnerable cloud environment, which the SSA denies. Borges claimed retaliation and a hostile work environment, and his resignation was described as a constructive discharge amid ongoing privacy and security concerns.