corruption
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Her region—struggling with unemployment, corruption, and an exodus to large cities such as Budapest—was overlooked in past elections.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez, has been charged with corruption after a two-year criminal investigation, according to a court ruling.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Magyar only left Orbán’s Fidesz party amid a corruption scandal two years ago, and has largely avoided discussing Putin, Zelenskyy or inflammatory culture-war topics.
From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026
It would also regain subpoena power, opening the door to corruption investigations, scrutiny of administration conduct and aggressive oversight.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
Garfield wanted to reduce the corruption surrounding the Customs House, and he didn't like Conkling pushing him around.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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