Management
The Trump Administration Says It Has Violated Its Own Ethics Pledge
We found multiple Trump ethics pledge violations hidden in a little-noticed government report. They show inappropriate actions by government employees, lobbyists and former business clients.
Management
Analysis: Why Firing Mick Mulvaney Is Riskier Than Keeping Him
President Trump’s third chief of staff seemed destined for the door until impeachment came along.
Management
Viewpoint: Trump’s Government Lawyers Don’t Know Who Their Real Client Is
White House and Justice Department attorneys work for the government and the public—but are acting in Trump’s personal interest instead.
Oversight
Ethics Officials Criticize Selection of Trump Resort for G-7 Summit
They cite potential emoluments clause and government contracting law violations.
Management
Viewpoint: Trump’s Most Shameless Act of Profiteering
The president is bringing the G7 to the struggling Trump Doral resort.
Management
Analysis: What Elizabeth Warren Learned From Her Heroine
Frances Perkins’s genius lay in spotting a problem—and framing it as something government action could fix.
Oversight
Biden Pledges to Create a Commission on Federal Ethics If Elected President
Amid the Ukraine scandal, Biden goes after Trump in his new ethics plan.
Management
A 'Staggering' 281 Lobbyists Have Worked in the Trump Administration
That’s one lobbyist for every 14 political appointees, and four times more than Obama appointed in half the time.
Oversight
House Is Investigating Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s Possible Conflicts of Interest
The Oversight and Reform Committee is requesting documents related to her family’s company, financial investments and travel.
Management
Justice Department Awards Kavanaugh Team One of Its Highest Honors
Previously, the award has been given to terrorism, human trafficking and other criminal prosecution teams.
Oversight
Lawmakers Call On Commerce Chief to Resign Over Alleged Threats to Fire Top NOAA Officials
Ross is said to have threatened to fire officials if they would not fix a statement contradicting the president’s claims Hurricane Dorian was likely to hit Alabama.
Oversight
House Democrats Probe Federal Officials’ Stays at Trump Properties
Lawmakers look into possible Emoluments Clause violations and potential waste of taxpayer funds.
Oversight
Watchdog Group Tallies 2,310 Conflicts of Interest Associated With President Trump’s Businesses
Report highlights an unprecedented mix of presidential affairs and personal business.
Management
Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Transition Team Ethics Requirements
Bill also clarifies GSA’s role during presidential changeovers.
Management
Republicans and Democrats Divided on Approach to Scientific Integrity at Federal Agencies
Democrats hold hearing to advocate for a bill they say would protect federal researchers from inappropriate political influence.
Oversight
Government Ethics Chief Warns Trump Appointees That Agreements Are ‘Not Mere Aspirations’
Top ethics official notes that he can take steps to punish those who violate pacts to avoid conflicts.
Oversight
Special Counsel Defends Career Staff as Panel Subpoenas Trump Counselor Over Hatch Act Violations
Kellyanne Conway’s no-show at a House hearing prompts partisan-tinged questioning of Special Counsel Henry Kerner.
Oversight
Drug Enforcement Administration Executive Cited for Nepotism
Justice Department IG finds son and former employees hired as contractors, wasting hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Oversight
Special Counsel Calls for Firing of Kellyanne Conway to Enforce Hatch Act
White House responds with attack on independent agency’s process and role.
Defense
Acting Defense Chief Reminds Rank and File to Steer Clear of Politics
Following recent controversies, Patrick Shanahan cites the Hatch Act and a department directive prohibiting certain partisan activities.
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