Secretary of State Antony Blinken faces intense scrutiny following reports that the State Department organized therapy sessions for employees distressed by President-elect Donald Trump's recent election victory. The controversy has sparked a heated debate about the appropriate use of government resources and the political neutrality of federal agencies.Representative Darrell Issa, a Republican from California, has taken a leading role in questioning these alleged sessions. In a strongly worded letter to Secretary Blinken, Issa expressed deep concern over what he views as an inappropriate use of taxpayer funds to cater to employees upset by the democratic process.
Setback in Dutch Politics as Coalition Talks Collapse: New Netherlands Government Formation in Limbo
In a recent development in Dutch politics, the efforts to forge a new coalition government following the elections have hit a roadblock, as negotiations among key parties have collapsed. The setback comes as the New Social Contract party, which had been engaged in talks with the far-right Party for Freedom, abruptly pulled out of the ongoing discussions.
In Brussels, Giles Gibson says it comes after the New Social Contract party, which had been holding talks with the far-right Party for Freedom, pulled out.
The collapse of the coalition talks has thrown the political landscape in the. . .