Pausing the FCPA would hurt U S global leadership
The piece argues pausing enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act risks undermining decades of anti-bribery progress, boosting corruption and harming U S business. It notes the law applies to any firm trading on U S exchanges or using U S banking, cites enforcement data, and calls for stronger guidance and broader G20 alignment rather than a six month pause.
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Signal breach echoes base life in a city under watch
Gazette columnist Rini Jeffers reflects on a personal proximity to military secrecy, contrasting a private spouse’s tight security at a base with the national breach exposed via a Trump administration Signal chat. She notes NSA warnings, a lawsuit to preserve texts, and calls for accountability amid a rushed denial from officials.
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Pritzker frames fight as the path to rebuild Democratic credibility
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Patricia Lopez notes Illinois Governor JB Pritzker positions himself as a durable fighter against Trump and a builder of reform. He touts a $15 minimum wage, Rebuild Illinois, paid leave, anti corruption laws, and a potential third term while Democrats wrestle with messaging and unity ahead of 2028.
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