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Stakeholder activism is here to stay
Why leaders need to consider stakeholder risk in the face of increasing activism. Expectations on organisations are higher than ever, and the immediacy and connectivity of social media sits at the heart of this. Never before have individuals or groups opposed to projects had such ease in finding each other, joining forces and then applying pressure to projects, developments or corporations almost immediately.
Trump allies lobby him to fire FBI director early and install loyalist Kash Patel - Local News 8
Trump allies lobby him to fire FBI director early and install loyalist Kash Patel By Sara Murray, Zachary Cohen, Evan Perez and Pamela Brown, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump is weighing a push from right-wing allies to nominate Kash Patel to lead the FBI, one of the clearest indications the president-elect plans to stick by his vow to fire Director Christopher Wray before his 10-year term ends and replace him with a loyalist.
In Georgia, it's Republican vs. Republican as election misinformation spreads
By Sara Murray, CNN (CNN) - The deep mistrust between conservatives and Republican election officials in Georgia is hampering efforts to slow the tide of election misinformation swirling in this pivotal battleground state. When Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger warned a video of immigrants voting with multiple IDs was fake and likely a Russian disinformation effort - an assessment backed up by US intelligence agencies - Republican skeptics were unmoved.
Election workers prepare to handle 'concerning list' of poll watchers who could disrupt the vote
By Sara Murray and Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) - During a special election in Wisconsin over the summer, a group of partisan poll watchers showed up at a handful of precincts in Glendale, a suburb of Milwaukee, and created chaos by contesting every absentee ballot that was cast. After they were reminded repeatedly about the rules against making meritless ballot challenges, the groups of poll watchers "turned disruptive," according to Glendale Mayor Bryan Kennedy.
Record number of early votes cast in Georgia as election gets underway in battleground state – KION546
Record number of early votes cast in Georgia as election gets underway in battleground state By Jason Morris, Nick Valencia, Devan Cole and Sara Murray, CNN (CNN) — A record number of early votes have been cast in Georgia on Tuesday as residents headed to the polls in a critical battleground state that is grappling with the fallout from Hurricane Helene and controversial election administration changes that have spurred a flurry of lawsuits.
Election experts raise fresh alarms about vote counting delays
By Fredreka Schouten and Sara Murray, CNN (CNN) - In Pennsylvania, officials are bracing for another presidential election in which the state could once again be the decisive battleground and take days to determine the winner.
Suspicious packages sent to election offices in NC, 19 other states
(CNN) — Suspicious packages were sent this week to election offices in more than 20 states, leading to an FBI investigation, triggering evacuations and rattling staff, according to a CNN survey of state offices and Associated Press reporting.
Judge throws out two charges Trump faces in Georgia election subversion case - Local News 8
Judge throws out two charges Trump faces in Georgia election subversion case By Marshall Cohen, Sara Murray, Nick Valencia and Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) — A judge on Thursday threw out three charges in the sweeping Georgia election subversion case, including two charges that former President Donald Trump is facing. The decision hasn’t yet been formally applied to Trump because his case has been paused pending appeals.
Rudy Giuliani’s first-class RNC travel was paid for by Mike Lindell’s media platform, attorney says - Local News 8
Rudy Giuliani’s first-class RNC travel was paid for by Mike Lindell’s media platform, attorney says By Tierney Sneed, Katelyn Polantz, Sara Murray and Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — Rudy Giuliani’s trip to Milwaukee for last week’s Republican National Convention was bankrolled by the media platform started by “My Pillow Guy” Mike Lindell, Giuliani’s lawyer told a bankruptcy court that is scrutinizing the former New York City mayor’s finances.
Kamala Harris formally takes over Biden-Harris campaign account
By David Wright, Sara Murray, Katelyn Polantz and Tierney Sneed (CNN) - The Biden-Harris campaign on Sunday formally amended filings with the Federal Election Commission to rename its principal committee and declare Kamala Harris a candidate for president.
Steve Bannon set to begin 4-month prison sentence for defying congressional subpoena - Local News 8
Steve Bannon set to begin 4-month prison sentence for defying congressional subpoena By Sara Murray, Katelyn Polantz and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Steve Bannon, a former Donald Trump White House strategist, is set to report to a federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, on Monday to begin a four-month sentence for defying a congressional subpoena.
Georgia court of appeals indefinitely pauses the election subversion conspiracy case against Donald Trump – KION546
Georgia court of appeals indefinitely pauses the election subversion conspiracy case against Donald Trump By Zachary Cohen, Sara Murray and Jason Morris CNN (CNN) — A Georgia appeals court has halted the election subversion conspiracy case against Donald Trump and several of his co-defendants – a massive victory for the former president seeking to push further legal issues until 2025 if he can’t beat them altogether.
Georgia court of appeals indefinitely pauses the election subversion conspiracy case against Donald Trump – KION546
Georgia court of appeals indefinitely pauses the election subversion conspiracy case against Donald Trump By Zachary Cohen, Sara Murray and Jason Morris CNN (CNN) — A Georgia appeals court has halted the election subversion conspiracy case against former President Donald Trump and several of his co-defendants until a panel of judges rules on whether Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis should be disqualified.
Trump allies in Georgia election case consider seeking gag order on DA Fani Willis as she faces renewed scrutiny - NewsBreak
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Fulton County DA rebuffs Jim Jordan’s request for information on her investigation of Trump – KION546
Fulton County DA rebuffs Jim Jordan’s request for information on her investigation of Trump (CNN) — Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis declined to provide House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan with any additional information about her investigation of former President Donald Trump and his allies as well as any interactions with the Justice Department, according to a new letter obtained by CNN.
Fulton County DA opens plea deal talks with several defendants, including Trump 2020 campaign official, in Georgia election interference case – KION546
Fulton County DA opens plea deal talks with several defendants, including Trump 2020 campaign official, in Georgia election interference case By Sara Murray and Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Several defendants in the Georgia election interference case have been approached about their interest in accepting plea deals, as the Fulton County district attorney seeks to pare back the pool of defendants and pick up cooperators ahead of potential trials, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Trump adds former federal prosecutor to his defense team – KION546
Trump adds former federal prosecutor to his defense team By Kristen Holmes, Sara Murray and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump has added two new attorneys, including a former federal prosecutor from New York, to his legal team, a source familiar with the decision told CNN. Emil Bove, was the co-chief of the national security unit at the US attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York.
Fulton County special grand jury recommended charges against Lindsey Graham and 2 Georgia US senators – KION546
By Sara Murray, Jason Morris, Jeremy Herb and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — The special grand jury in Fulton County investigating the 2020 presidential election in Georgia recommended charges against Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and former GOP Sens. David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler of Georgia, according to the special counsel grand jury report released Friday.
Donald Trump indicted in Georgia election subversion probe – KION546
By Sara Murray, CNN (CNN) — An Atlanta-based grand jury has indicted Donald Trump and 18 others on state charges stemming from their efforts to overturn the former president’s 2020 electoral defeat. The historic indictment is the fourth criminal case that Trump is facing. Trump and others “joined a conspiracy to unlawfully change the outcome” of the election, according to the indictment.
Fulton County DA seeks info from 2 firms that Trump hired to look at 2020 voter fraud claims - and debunked them
(CNN) — The Fulton County district attorney’s office is seeking information from two firms that were hired by the Trump campaign with investigating claims of voter fraud after the 2020 election, according to sources familiar with the matter.
Jim Jordan’s FBI whistleblowers testify publicly before Congress as questions about their legitimacy remain
(CNN) — Three self-described FBI whistleblowers, who are key to the Republican narrative that the FBI is weaponized against conservatives, testified at a House hearing Thursday, the latest escalation of Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan’s investigation into allegations of discrimination and bias within the FBI.
Jim Jordan’s FBI whistleblowers testify before Congress as questions about their legitimacy remain
Three self-described FBI whistleblowers who are key to the Republican narrative that the FBI is weaponized against conservatives are testifying at a House hearing Thursday, the latest escalation of House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan's investigation into allegations of discrimination and bias within the FBI. The hearing comes one day after the FBI said it revoked the security clearances of three agents who either attended the Jan.
FBI declines Comer's request for a document some Republicans claim will show Joe Biden was involved in an illegal scheme
The FBI declined Wednesday to provide House Oversight Chairman James Comer with an internal law enforcement document that some Republicans claim will show Joe Biden was involved in an illegal scheme involving a foreign national. "You have asked for what you say is a 'precise description' of an 'alleged criminal scheme' contained in is a single FD-1023 report.
At least 8 fake electors have been granted immunity in the Georgia Trump investigation – KION546
Originally Published: 05 MAY 23 18:03 ET Updated: 05 MAY 23 19:56 ET By Sara Murray and Jason Morris, CNN (CNN) -- At least eight of the Republican "fake electors" in Georgia have accepted immunity deals in an ongoing criminal investigation into efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election there, according to a new court filing.
Trump's legal team seeks to throw out special grand jury report on 2020 election interference in Georgia
By Sara Murray and Jason Morris, CNN Attorneys for former President Donald Trump have asked for a judge to toss the final report and evidence from a special grand jury in Georgia that spent months investigating efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election. Trump’s attorneys also are asking that a judge disqualify the Fulton County District Attorney’s office from overseeing the investigation, according to a new court filing. “President Donald J.
Federal prosecutors seek to compel Pence to testify in special counsel probe
by: Sara Murray and Evan Perez, CNN Posted: Feb 24, 2023 / 07:14 AM EST / Updated: Feb 24, 2023 / 07:23 AM EST (CNN) — Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to compel former Vice President Mike Pence to testify in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter. The move comes after Pence was subpoenaed and attorneys for former President Donald Trump asserted executive privilege over Pence’s testimony.
Federal prosecutors seek to compel Pence to testify in special counsel probe
By Sara Murray and Evan Perez, CNN Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to compel former Vice President Mike Pence to testify in special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation, according to a person familiar with the matter. The move comes after Pence was subpoenaed and attorneys for former President Donald Trump asserted executive privilege over Pence’s testimony. The battle over the subpoena is playing out under seal in federal court in Washington, DC.
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