The U.S. just hit its lowest score ever on an international corruption measure

U.S. Capitol building with a sign that reads "We the People" in front of it (Credit: Win McNamee)

• Nonprofit Transparency International released its annual Corruption Perceptions Index, which ranked the U.S. 28th overall in the world when it comes to anti-corruption. The index factors in criteria such as the prevalence of bribery and the degree to which public officials use their positions to benefit themselves. 

The U.S. scored its lowest-ever rating on an international corruption index.