Ethics
Transgender Man Sues California Hospital
"It was denied by the Catholic Church for ethical reasons. I didn't understand how this could be happening. The Catholic bishops didn't approve of my surgery. It seemed unreal."
Trump Tying 'Personal Business Interests' to Diplomacy
Lawyer Susan Simpson said Trump was essentially suggesting: "If the U.K. takes a position that is adverse to my golf course, U.S. foreign policy will take a position that is adverse to the U.K."
China Says Gene-Editing Scientist Broke the Law
Chinese investigators have accused He Jiankui of avoiding oversight and breaking federal guidelines, and the government called his work "extremely abominable."
Democrats Take Up Reform Bills in Defiance of GOP
"This was the message that Democrats ran on and won in 2018 ― fixing our broken democracy ― and we intend to keep the promise to the American people," Sen. Tom Udall told Huffpost on Thursday.
Dems Want the Focus on New Ethics Bill, Not Impeachment
As promised, House Democrats unveiled their signature ethics bill Friday after retaking control of the chamber for the first time in nine years.
Ryan Zinke Leaves Trump Administration
President Trump announced that the scandal-hit secretary would be departing the administration.
New Ethics Guidance Issued to Special Operation Forces
"We will not allow inexcusable and reprehensible violations of that trust to erode decades of honorable service, teamwork, and progress by the members of USSOCOM," General Raymond Thomas III wrote to personnel in an email obtained by Newsweek.
How House Dems Will Pressure GOP to Pass Reform Bill
Based on what Democrats have said will be in the bill, however, the chances of it being approved by enough Republicans in the GOP-controlled Senate and signed into law by Trump are extremely slim.
Experts Condemn Chinese Scientist's Gene-Edited Babies
If confirmed, the creation of genetically modified babies has profound scientific and ethical implications.
Believing in Ghosts Might Just Make You a Better Person
From Asia to Europe to North America, belief in the afterlife can have a strong influence in our concept of right or wrong.
Who Should Autonomous Cars Kill In Unavoidable Crashes?
The massive study involved people from 233 countries and territories.
Kellyanne Conway Investigated for Violating Law Again
Conway retweeted a story that included a photo of President Donald Trump wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat.
Should Vegans Avoid Avocados and Almonds?
A viral video has alleged that avocados, almonds, melon, kiwi or butternut squash are not suitable for strict vegans.
Chief Justice Roberts Requests Kavanaugh Ethics Review
The 10th Circuit Court can deal with the complaints, nullify them or appoint a special committee to further investigate.
Sarah Sanders 'Should Be Fired' for Tweeting NYT Number
The White House press secretary "is using her official position to interfere with the freedom of the press," former White House ethics chief Richard Painter said.
Did Trump Admit to a Federal Crime on 'Fox & Friends'?
"President Trump just stumbled right into that second federal offense."
Manafort Attorney May Have Committed Ethics Violation
"It's great to have the support of the president of the United States."
Ethics Watchdog: 10 Trump Officials Violated Hatch Act
The officials are accused of violating an anti-corruption campaign law that prohibits government employees from engaging in politics.
Ivanka Trump Company Faced Scandals Before Shutdown
"Making this decision now is the only fair outcome for my team and partners," Ivanka Trump said.
Melania Spokeswoman Likely Broke Federal Law: Watchdog
"Ms. Grisham likely engaged in political activity prohibited by law," the watchdog group states in a letter demanding an investigation.
Ethics Group Responds to Pruitt's Exit: 'Good'
During his tenure as head of the EPA, Scott Pruitt has been hit with a series of ethics scandals.
Ivanka's China Trademarks Granted on Sanction Lift Date
"It may be a coincidence but if it is, it's a coincidence that could have easily been avoided," a CREW spokesman said.
Pruitt Aide Seeking Trump Hotel Mattress is 'Illegal'
"There must be 60 hotels in Washington. I don't believe the mattresses in the Trump hotel are any better. This is just weird," Richard Painter said.
Ivanka Trump Ghosts on Media Call After Trademark Query
The first daughter has faced ethics questions about her fashion brand's recent wave of trademark approvals in China.
Ivanka Trump Gets China Trademarks
A watchdog group said this wasn't "the first time that Ivanka's and President Trump's business connections to China have raised potential ethics issues."
Did Trump Violate Ethics Rules With China Theme Park?
"We believe that these events raise several potential constitutional and ethical violations," the letter from Democratic lawmakers stated.
Norm Eisen Questions Trump Payment Legality
Norm Eisen made the comment after Rudy Giuliani said that Trump paid Michael Cohen from personal funds.
Ivanka Trump Keeps Wearing Her Brand's Apparel to Work
Ivanka Trump appears to have worn her brand's products every month since a watchdog group demanded an ethics investigation.
The Ethics of Experimenting with Human Brain Tissue
Human brain surrogates are enabling researchers to understand more about various neurological disorders.
Trump Dismisses Scott Pruitt Attorney General Rumors
The EPA chief, who is facing ethics violation allegations, has reportedly been eyeing the role for months.