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Cryptocurrency
fromBoston.com
12 hours ago

Warren pushes investigation into Trump family crypto deal

Senators Warren and Merkley are urging an investigation into a deal linked to the Trump family and Emirati interests over national security concerns.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military information in a private group chat, raising concerns about judgment and management.
Cryptocurrency
fromBoston.com
12 hours ago

Warren pushes investigation into Trump family crypto deal

Senators Warren and Merkley are urging an investigation into a deal linked to the Trump family and Emirati interests over national security concerns.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
US news

Hegseth Said to Have Shared Attack Details in Second Signal Chat

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared sensitive military information in a private group chat, raising concerns about judgment and management.
more#national-security
#trump-administration
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Trump Officials Weaken Rules Insulating Government Workers From Politics

Federal employees may now show support for sitting presidents, diminishing the Hatch Act's restrictions and potentially increasing political influence in government roles.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US Elections

Inside the Lobbying Career of Susie Wiles, Trump's New Chief of Staff

Trump's second presidential transition, led by Susie Wiles, indicates continuity with special interests despite his campaign rhetoric to drain the swamp.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
US news

Trump Officials Weaken Rules Insulating Government Workers From Politics

Federal employees may now show support for sitting presidents, diminishing the Hatch Act's restrictions and potentially increasing political influence in government roles.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US Elections

Inside the Lobbying Career of Susie Wiles, Trump's New Chief of Staff

Trump's second presidential transition, led by Susie Wiles, indicates continuity with special interests despite his campaign rhetoric to drain the swamp.
more#trump-administration
fromsfist.com
1 week ago
NYC politics

San Mateo County Sheriff Brazenly Rehires Alleged Boyfriend Whom the County Previously Dismissed

San Mateo Sheriff Christina Corpus rehired her ousted partner amid ongoing controversies, raising questions about ethics and decision-making.
#campaign-finance
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

CCP-linked NYPD official fined $5K for soliciting donations for Adams; NYC transportation boss dinged for campaigning for Kamala Harris: docs

NYPD official fined for soliciting campaign donations, highlighting strict enforcement of conflicts of interest laws.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Another top staffer quits Oakland Public Ethics Commission

Nicolas Heidorn will leave the Public Ethics Commission in July, prompting an open recruitment for his replacement amid resource challenges.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

CCP-linked NYPD official fined $5K for soliciting donations for Adams; NYC transportation boss dinged for campaigning for Kamala Harris: docs

NYPD official fined for soliciting campaign donations, highlighting strict enforcement of conflicts of interest laws.
fromThe Oaklandside
2 weeks ago
NYC politics

Another top staffer quits Oakland Public Ethics Commission

Nicolas Heidorn will leave the Public Ethics Commission in July, prompting an open recruitment for his replacement amid resource challenges.
more#campaign-finance
#uk-politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Not appropriate to take free tickets, minister says

Ministers should ethically consider accepting gifts like concert tickets, maintaining public trust amidst scrutiny.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
UK politics

New City minister's pro-China stance under scrutiny

Emma Reynolds' appointment as City Minister raises conflict of interest concerns regarding UK-China dealings.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Not appropriate to take free tickets, minister says

Ministers should ethically consider accepting gifts like concert tickets, maintaining public trust amidst scrutiny.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago
UK politics

New City minister's pro-China stance under scrutiny

Emma Reynolds' appointment as City Minister raises conflict of interest concerns regarding UK-China dealings.
more#uk-politics
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Oz avoided Medicare taxes, Democrats allege. Oz says the move is allowed.

Oz may have avoided over $440,000 in Medicare and Social Security taxes using questionable accounting methods, raising eyebrows as he seeks a leadership position.
#cfpb
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Trump claims CFPB "destroys" people. Senators say killing it is a gift to Musk.

Senate vote limits CFPB oversight, raising concerns over consumer protections and conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Senate votes to strip the CFPB of its power to regulate X

Senate votes to limit CFPB's oversight on digital platforms, a move critics argue jeopardizes financial consumer protection.
US politics
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Trump claims CFPB "destroys" people. Senators say killing it is a gift to Musk.

Senate vote limits CFPB oversight, raising concerns over consumer protections and conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Senate votes to strip the CFPB of its power to regulate X

Senate votes to limit CFPB's oversight on digital platforms, a move critics argue jeopardizes financial consumer protection.
more#cfpb
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Ontario's top bureaucrat criticizes Doug Ford over Washington trip | CBC News

Ontario's bureaucrat criticized Doug Ford for misusing a Washington trip for political campaigning, highlighting ethical concerns.
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Oz, Trump's Medicare Nominee, Pledges to Divest Interests in Health Care Stocks

Dr. Oz's promotion of iHerb products raises ethical questions given his substantial investments in the company.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Elon Musk could become a 'special government employee' as a co-lead of DOGE. Here's what that means.

Special government employees, like Musk in DOGE, operate under less strict ethics guidelines, raising conflict of interest concerns.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

The CIA Secretly Drugged Americans With LSD. Here's What Happened.

The CIA's LSD experiments highlight severe ethical violations and the importance of accountability in secret government operations.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
6 months ago

Miami city commissioners approve lifetime pensions for themselves: 'It's a 24-hour job'

Miami's City Commission approved lifetime pensions for elected officials, reviving a previously frozen program.
The decision sparked debate on ethics and self-dealing among the commissioners.
Social justice
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

Democratic Sen. Menendez found guilty in bribery trial

Senator Robert Menendez found guilty of accepting bribes benefiting private interests and foreign governments.
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