Ethics
Trump Dismisses Scott Pruitt Attorney General Rumors
The EPA chief, who is facing ethics violation allegations, has reportedly been eyeing the role for months.
Staffers Used Meditation for Stress Coming From Trump
"It kind of made us strong in weathering a very tumultuous storm at the time," Shaub said of the meditation sessions to deal with Trump.
Democrats 'Smell Wrongdoing' in Jared Kushner Probe
"If a review of Mr. Kushner's ethics issues was completed by the White House Counsel, it must be released," Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi stated.
Trump Violating His 'Drain the Swamp' Order: Complaint
"The bottom line is that neither Trump nor his administration take conflicts of interest and ethics seriously," Public Citizen's vice president of legislative affairs said in a statement.
Trump Officials Caught Misspending Taxpayer Dollars
Department of the Interior just the latest in Trump's administration to face such criticism.
What's the Hatch Act? Kellyanne Conway Broke Fed Law
The act bars executive branch employees except the president, vice president and certain high-level officials from engaging in political activity in their official capacity.
Kellyanne Conway Violated Hatch Act Law Twice: Report
Trump reportedly is the one who had given Conway personal approval to criticize a Senate candidate.
Trump Re-election Campaign Prompts Ethics Update
The Hatch Act guidance "came about because President Trump has taken action to become a candidate for re-election in 2020," a spokeswoman for the U.S. Office of Special Counsel said.
Trump Campaign Retracts Jared Kushner's Official Title
Kushner's official title was deleted from the press release after questions were raised over its legality.
Trump Jr. Foreign Policy Speech in India Renamed
Trump Jr.'s speech was originally titled "Reshaping Indo-Pacific Ties: The Era of Cooperation."
Kushner's Office Sued Over Murky Infrastructure Plan
Kushner's office "ignored" Freedom of Information Act requests, an attorney for Food & Water Watch said.
Revoke Kushner's Interim Security Clearance: Complaint
Kushner's access to classified information even on a short-term basis "appears to represent a security threat," the complaint states.
Why Is Congress Failing at Being Ethical?
Watchdog group identifies why Congress members are refusing to hold themselves to account and what needs to change.
Fired FBI Chief James Comey to Teach Ethics Course
Former FBI Director James Comey, whose controversial decisions—from the Clinton letter to the Trump memos—have been excoriated by both Democrats and Republicans, will begin teaching a college ethics course in the fall.
Group Calls Investigation on Ivanka Wearing Her Brand
The group demanded the investigation include whether Trump is coordinating directly with third-party celebrity-style publications to boost her brand's sales.
Trump Leading the 'Most Unethical Presidency'
"The Trump administration is confronted by an extraordinary scale and scope of legal and ethics scandals," the report said.
Obama Ethics Czar Trolls Trump With 'Golden Pinocchio'
A former Obama administration ethics czar and U.S. Ambassador is trolling President Trump with a "Golden Pinocchi" in memorial of what Twitter voters deem the president's biggest lie of 2017.
Ex-Ethics Chief Rips Ivanka for Wearing Company Clothes
"The core principle of the ethics program is that you're not supposed to misuse your government position for private gain," Walter Shaub said.
Trump is a 'Wannabe Autocrat,' Says Former Ethics Head
Trump has frequently been accused of being an autocrat, or absolute ruler who operates outside of the democratic system.
Cost Puts Miracle Drug Out of Reach for Dying Infants
Doctors want to push the drug maker and insurers to find a better solution.
White House Ethics Lawyer Resigns
James Schultz insisted his leaving had nothing to do with the issues facing the administration.
Al Franken Addresses Groping In 'Chaotic' Situations
"I can't say that it hasn't happened. In crowded chaotic situations, I can't say that I have not done that."
Kellyanne Conway Should Be Fired: Ex-Bush Ethics Chief
"She has violated the Hatch Act by using her position to take sides in a partisan election," Richard Painter said on Twitter.
Head Transplants: Where Are the Bodies Coming From?
Italian neurosurgeon Sergio Canavero says he will be performing the world's first human head transplant. Two experts weigh in on the ethics of the operation
The Ethics of Lab-Grown Brains
A new experiment raises concerns about cerebral organoids.
Can Trump Really Have the FBI Investigate His Foes?
Even Republicans worry President Donald Trump is bringing the U.S. into "banana republic" territory with his investigation threats.
Jared Kushner Hid a Company on Forms — Then Profited
A lawmaker is calling for Jared Kushner's security clearance to be revoked say he "enriched himself" by omitting from his initial White House financial records a company he cofounded with his brother.
Trump Ethics Chief "Deeply Concerned" About Officials
A memo from the head of Trump's ethics team warned of his concerns about the behavior of leading officials.
Steve Mnuchin's Bizarre Eclipse-Flight Defense
Considering New Yorkers cared very much about the eclipse, it's uncertain how this argument will hold up.
Trump Sports $40 Merchandise Cap on Hurricane Visit
The president's former ethics chief has raised concerns.