Corruption
Democratic senator pressured to resign over indictment, alleged corruption
Senator Bob Menendez told Newsweek that he is "not going anywhere" following calls to resign from New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and other top Democrats.
New evidence undermines key case in Ukraine's anti-corruption drive
As the case against former Naftogaz CEO Andriy Kobolyev moves closer to trial, evidence has emerged that appears to undermine the prosecution's allegations.
Kyiv's anti-corruption fight lacks the independence it needs to succeed
The Ukrainian agency tasked with leading the fight against corruption needs to be independent of the administration.
Who is Ihor Kolomoisky? Zelensky supporter arrested in corruption crackdown
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's efforts to clean up corruption resulted in the arrest of a billionaire who backed his 2019 presidential campaign.
Former Ukrainian prosecutor accuses Joe Biden of corruption
"The fact that Joe Biden gave away $1 billion in U.S. money in exchange for my dismissal...isn't that alone a case of corruption?" Viktor Shokin asked.
Ukraine's anti-corruption campaign quietly advances despite war with Russia
Kyiv will soon offer whistleblowers a 10 percent reward in successfully prosecuted corruption cases.
Ukraine anti-corruption drive faces new blow as key prosecutor pushed aside
"I'm very frustrated that people in the West, including at the International Monetary Fund, are not more concerned," an anti-corruption activist tells Newsweek.
Do Not Walk Out on Lebanon. We Still Have a Country To Rebuild Together
Lebanon needs an urgent reset.
Who is Gal Luft? Hunter Biden informant charged with acting as China agent
Luft has described himself as the "patient zero of the Biden family investigation."
Congress called to investigate "broken and captured" Supreme Court
A coalition of 90 progressive organizations urged Congress to take action to address allegations of "corruption" that marred the Court's most recent term.
Ukraine's corruption fight faces suspicions of political plot
"We are in court not because anyone genuinely suspects us of corruption, but because no one suspects us of corruption," former Naftogaz CEO tells Newsweek.
Texas AG Ken Paxton won't testify at 'illegal' trial, attorney says
Paxton's attorney decried the impeachment of his client as "evil" and vowed to fight efforts by the state Senate to force his testimony.
New Hunter Biden text provides "clarity" about corruption scandal: Lawyer
The GOP-led House Oversight Committee has recently focused on text messages between Hunter Biden and Chinese businessmen.
Don't Let Hunter's Plea Deal Distract From the Real Biden Problem: Ukraine
Do not fall for this cynical trap.
Republicans accuse Trump-appointed FBI director of corruption
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene said FBI Director Christopher Wray should be impeached because he defends the Democratic Party over the country.
Ukraine corruption scandal could boost Zelensky's F-16 dream
A "dark day" for Ukraine's Supreme Court may yet increase the chances of President Volodymyr Zelensky securing further Western aid.
Republicans release Biden family bank records amid money laundering claims
The memo includes redacted images of transactions involving a number of bank accounts purportedly belonging to members of the Biden family.
The Second 'High-Tech Lynching' of Justice Clarence Thomas
The claim, now ubiquitous on the Left, is that the Supreme Court Justice has been bought by a billionaire businessman and filed false financial disclosures.
Clarence Thomas and a Republic Without Shame
Republics are like Tinkerbell from Peter Pan: If you don't believe in them, they cease to exist.
Video of Jon Stewart accusing Pentagon of "corruption" viewed 1.4M times
The comedian and political commentator has long advocated in favor of greater provisions for veterans returning from service.
Strong Implementation of Bipartisan Law Key to Cleaning Up Financial System
Fighting corruption and kleptocracy is one of the most important actions we can take to protect and promote democracy around the world.
Failed Trump candidate admits not embracing mail-in ballots cost him race
Less than three in 10 voters hit the ballot box on Election Day in 2020, a decline of 32 percent from 2016.
Fact Check: Did Bill Gates call Ukraine "big, fat, corrupt sinkhole"?
Gates spoke at a think tank event in Australia just ahead of the Ukrainian government announcing a new anti-corruption drive in January 2023.
Ukraine anti-corruption purge "inevitable" amid Western scrutiny—Minister
"We are afraid of a change in the mood," Deputy Economy Minister Oleksandr Gryban told Newsweek of Western backing for Kyiv.
Zelensky vows justice as Ukraine's corruption crackdown continues
Ukrainian law enforcement on Wednesday conducted what could be the "largest anti-corruption raid" since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war.
How Ukraine corruption scandal could affect future Western aid
The State Department said the U.S. "welcomed" President Zelensky's "quick and decisive actions."
Multiple Ukraine officials resign in corruption crackdown
The outgoing deputy head of Ukraine's presidential office thanked Volodymyr Zelensky "for the trust and the opportunity to do good deeds."
Investigating Hunter Biden's Laptop Should Be a GOP Priority
We've come a long way in the discussion about Hunter Biden in the last two-plus years.
Trump's Tax Shenanigans Show Need for Real Reforms
Let's clean up the individual tax code, using Donald Trump's tax flouting to guide us toward bipartisan fixes.
Trump Organization Verdict Illustrates Importance of Corporate Liability
Our society envisions no harsher condemnation than a finding of guilt, a judgment that the Trump Organization should not escape.