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- 1Defense Contractor CEO Claimed He Bribed Politicians Tied to Susan Collins●NEW on “Paper Trail”: A defense contractor CEO told the FBI that he had bribed politicians — and that Susan Collins was
ProPublica's new 'Paper Trail' episode reports that a defense contractor CEO told the FBI he had bribed politicians, naming Senator Susan Collins as his most important patron. The reporting also says the Trump administration shut down an elite FBI anti-corruption unit afterward, prompting ProPublica to conduct its own investigation into the bribery allegations.
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Sholing FC, a non-league club based in Southampton, is attracting attention as it makes moves in cup competition and strengthens its squad. The Non-League Football Paper reports a familiar figure is 'back on the cup trail' with the club, while talkSPORT reports that the son of a Ballon d'Or winner has joined the club after previous spells at Chelsea and Tottenham.
- 3Artist Marc Bosworth turns everyday ephemera into art▼Paper Trail: Artist Marc Bosworth turns everyday ephemera into art
Artist Marc Bosworth is gaining attention for his practice of transforming everyday ephemera — tickets, packaging, printed scraps and other disposable paper — into works of art. A profile from Wichita public radio station KMUW, titled Paper Trail, highlights how he gives new life to materials most people throw away, drawing interest for his inventive reuse of the ordinary.
- 4California highlights paper ballots and layered election safeguards●California election security includes paper ballots and multiple safeguards
California election officials are pointing to the state's security measures ahead of voting, emphasizing that ballots are paper-based and that multiple verification layers protect the count. The paper trail allows results to be audited and recounted, while safeguards are designed to prevent tampering and reassure voters that outcomes accurately reflect ballots cast.
- 5ProPublica podcast examines Russell Vought's role in Trump agenda●NEW on our “Paper Trail” podcast: Under Trump 2.0, the White House has often ignored Congress to carry out its agenda. E
ProPublica has released a new episode of its Paper Trail podcast examining how the Trump administration has frequently bypassed Congress to advance its agenda. The reporting highlights the dismantling of agencies such as USAID, the rapid expansion of ICE, and centers the strategy on Russell Vought, the White House budget chief. The episode frames Vought as the architect behind much of the unilateral governing approach.
- 6NIH Employees Say Fear Culture Pushed Them to Keep Records●NIH Employees Lived in a Culture of Fear, So They Started Keeping Receipts https:// pawb.social/post/51281396
Employees at the US National Institutes of Health describe working in a climate of fear and have begun documenting internal decisions and communications, keeping records as protection. The report suggests concerns over political interference and job security inside the agency, with staff quietly building paper trails rather than speaking out openly.
- 7Report: Paper trail discouraged in county superintendent's office▼Paper trail discouraged in county superintendent's office, report says
A new report accuses a county superintendent's office of discouraging staff from creating a written paper trail, raising concerns about transparency and record-keeping in local education leadership. The findings, reported by the Modesto Bee, have drawn attention to accountability practices within the office and could prompt calls for oversight or administrative changes.
- 8New book recounts Italian family's surrogacy journey in Arkansas▼PAPER TRAILS: Book details Italian family’s odyssey for surrogate daughter in Arkansas
An Italian family's years-long effort to have a child through a surrogate mother in Arkansas is the subject of a new book, detailed in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Paper Trails column. The story follows the couple's odyssey across borders and legal systems to bring their daughter home, highlighting how international families navigate American surrogacy law.
- 9El Paso weekend: Mission Trail Music Fest and Wine Fest lead things to do●Mission Trail Music Fest, Wine Fest, Cowboy Boot Day top things to do
The El Paso Times is highlighting the top local activities for the weekend, with the Mission Trail Music Fest, a Wine Fest, and Cowboy Boot Day listed as the standout events. The roundup points residents and visitors toward music, wine tasting and western-themed celebrations along the Mission Trail area.
- 10The Elusive Chicken Tender Man lurks in the woods▼The Elusive Chicken Tender Man is hiding in the woods waiting to freak out or charm you
Pittsburgh City Paper reports on the Elusive Chicken Tender Man, a mysterious figure hiding in wooded areas around the city, waiting to either startle or delight passersby. The write-up frames the character as a quirky local curiosity blending street performance and outdoor art, drawing amused reactions from residents who encounter him unexpectedly on trails.