The Latest Breaking News from Ethics

Congresswoman committed 25 fraud violations, according to House ethics panel

The allegations primarily revolve around the congresswoman's receipt of millions of dollars from her family's health care business

The Independent UK · Mar 27

Cherfilus-McCormick violated ethics rules, subcommittee finds

Members of a House Ethics subcommittee ruled against Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, D-Fla., after a marathon hearing Thursday that stretched into the night, finding that she violated ethics rules. It was a rare moment for the typically secretive Ethics panel, as a public “trial” unfolded for the first time since 2010. …

Roll Call · Mar 27

Florida congresswoman faces a rare public hearing on ethics charges. Threat of expulsion vote looms

The House Ethics Committee is holding a rare public hearing into alleged ethics violations by Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

The Independent UK · Mar 26

"Nobody's comfortable": Democrats face impending dam break on Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

"I won't hesitate to call for resignation," one House Democrat told Axios.

Axios · Mar 25

One of the lawmakers in ‘illegal orders’ video introduces bill to limit Pentagon’s use of AI

The bill comes as the military has heavily used AI in the war with Iran and sparred with a top AI lab over ethics provisions

The Independent UK · Mar 18

Tories call on Starmer’s ethics adviser to investigate Mandelson ‘cover-up’

The Opposition has written to standards watchdog Sir Laurie Magnus calling for him to look into a ‘potential cover-up’.

Evening Standard · Mar 12

Financial Disclosures Reveal Millions in Ties Between Trump Officials and the Industries They Help Regulate

ProPublica reports financial conflicts in Trump's administration, linking top officials to firms benefiting from government contracts as ethics oversight weakens.

International Business Times UK · Mar 11

A GOP ‘MeToo’ moment? Not yet

As most Republicans avoided questions last month about allegations Rep. Tony Gonzales had an affair with a staffer who later died by suicide, three GOP women made their demands clear: their colleague has to go. Reps. Lauren Boebert of Colorado, Nancy Mace of South Carolina and Anna Paulina Luna of…

Roll Call · Mar 10

Trump Sons Merge Golf Firm With Powerus to Target $1.1B Pentagon Drone Contracts

Trump sons Eric and Don Jr. invest in Ukrainian drone tech, sparking concerns over conflicts of interest amid global conflicts and their growing personal wealth.

International Business Times UK · Mar 10

When you weren’t looking, DOJ attempted a ‘power grab’ to keep their lawyers from being investigated

Pam Bondi is in a power grab mood.

We Got This Covered · Mar 10