Affiliations

Trump Organization to Terminate Legal Adviser Following Criticism Over Harvard Affiliations

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The Trump Organization has announced it will terminate the services of one of its legal advisers following public criticism from Donald Trump. The former president expressed dissatisfaction with the adviser’s previous academic ties to Harvard University. Trump’s disapproval emerged after learning of the attorney’s connection to Harvard, a relationship he deemed contradictory to his own principles and those of his organization. This led to an immediate review of their collaboration, culminating in the decision to sever professional ties. The critique centered on academic policies and perspectives that Trump considers misaligned with the business ethos and … Read more

Texas Judge Strikes Down Republican Lawsuit Over Poll Worker Affiliations

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Austin, Texas — A Texas judge recently dismissed a lawsuit brought by the Republican Party challenging the non-disclosure of party affiliations by poll workers in Harris County, home to Houston, which is a critical battleground in Texas politics. The legal challenge had sought mandates for poll workers to reveal their political party ties in an effort to ensure balance and fairness during the election process. The lawsuit emerged against a backdrop of increasingly contentious electoral politics in one of the most populous and diverse counties in Texas. Harris County, a previously Republican stronghold, has seen … Read more