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Pam Bondi Under Fire for Alleged Pharma Lobbying

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi faces ethics complaints for allegedly lobbying the Justice Department on behalf of a pharmaceutical company while serving on a federal drug enforcement board.

Persimmon and Balfour Beatty face lobbying scrutiny

Major UK housebuilders Persimmon and Balfour Beatty are under fire for allegedly securing government contracts through questionable lobbying practices, raising concerns over transparency and fairness.

Diddy's Trump pardon: Inside the scandal

Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was controversially pardoned by Donald Trump in 2020. New details reveal the behind-the-scenes lobbying that secured his clemency.

Manafort advised Reagan on Spain ties in 1980s

Newly unearthed documents reveal Paul Manafort's role in advising Ronald Reagan on strengthening US-Spanish relations during the 1980s, long before his controversial tenure with Donald Trump.

Gambling industry lobbies against tax hikes

The UK gambling sector is intensifying lobbying efforts to persuade ministers against raising taxes, deploying high-profile figures and strategic campaigns to sway Treasury decisions.

Mormon missionary arrested for child exploitation

A Utah-based Mormon missionary has been arrested on disturbing charges of luring young boys with gifts in exchange for sexual favours. The case has sent shockwaves through the community.

Tory peer apologises for lobbying scandal

Conservative peer Ian Duncan has issued an apology after arranging a ministerial meeting for a firm he advises, sparking accusations of improper lobbying.

Palace denies Queen lobbied over MPs' tax breaks

Buckingham Palace has firmly rejected allegations that Queen Elizabeth II privately lobbied government ministers to secure tax exemptions for MPs, calling the claims 'categorically untrue'.

Liam Fox accused of lobbying for Afghan contractor

Former Defence Secretary Liam Fox faces scrutiny over alleged lobbying for an Afghan security firm linked to his associate. The Ministry of Defence confirms an investigation is underway.

Trump urges CEOs to back him, claims DOJ is weaponised

Donald Trump has reportedly urged top US CEOs to support his campaign, alleging that President Biden's Justice Department is weaponised against corporate leaders. The claims come amid ongoing legal battles involving Trump and his allies.

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