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DeSantis declines endorsement in Mills GOP primary amid ethics probe
politics11 days ago

DeSantis declines endorsement in Mills GOP primary amid ethics probe

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he does not endorse Rep. Cory Mills in the Republican primary for Florida’s 7th District, as Mills faces three challengers while the House Ethics Committee probes serious allegations including possible domestic violence and campaign-finance violations. Mills has denied wrongdoing despite related police reports and a protective order issued against him by a former girlfriend. Reps. Anna Paulina Luna and Mike Haridopolos have backed Mills’ opponent Ryan Elijah. Mills is 46 and running for a third term.

via The Washington Post|
#cory-mills-politician#elections#florida-state
Ethics panel backs censure for Rep. Edwards over staff conduct
politics22 days ago

Ethics panel backs censure for Rep. Edwards over staff conduct

The House Ethics Committee recommended censuring Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) for persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers; Edwards denies wrongdoing and calls the report extraordinarily harsh, with the panel noting no sexual activity but warning the behavior could be misinterpreted, as he faces reelection against Democrat Jamie Ager.

via The Washington Post|
#censures#north-carolina#political-ethics
Private dinner during Fed quiet period triggers ethics questions for regulator
economy2 months ago

Private dinner during Fed quiet period triggers ethics questions for regulator

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle Bowman spoke at a private Bank of America dinner during the Fed’s quiet period, a time when officials are restricted from public engagements. Bowman said no monetary policy was discussed, but the private event with a major client group has raised ethics concerns and questions about whether the rules were breached.

via The Washington Post|
#banking-and-credit#economy#federal-reserve-system
ActBlue Chief Dodges Questions by Invoking the Fifth at House Hearing
politics2 months ago

ActBlue Chief Dodges Questions by Invoking the Fifth at House Hearing

ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment—21 times—in a House Administration Committee hearing about foreign donations, as Republicans pressed on ActBlue’s vetting process. Democrats argued the scrutiny was politically motivated. The broader context includes a Justice Department probe and a lawsuit from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.

via The Washington Post|
#campaign-finance#congressional-hearings#fraud
Dell secures $9.7B Pentagon contract as Trump stock moves spark ethics concerns
politics2 months ago

Dell secures $9.7B Pentagon contract as Trump stock moves spark ethics concerns

Ethics watchdogs flag a potential conflict of interest after the Pentagon awarded a $9.7 billion contract to Dell, following President Trump’s Dell stock purchases and public praise; critics say it creates an appearance of impropriety even though there’s no legal violation, with Trump’s assets reportedly managed by his children.

via The Washington Post|
#dell-inc#donald-trump#government-contracts
Secret donors behind Trump's White House ballroom deal exposed after court order
politics4 months ago

Secret donors behind Trump's White House ballroom deal exposed after court order

The Washington Post obtained the contract governing hundreds of millions in private donations for the White House ballroom, which shields donor identities and excludes the White House from conflict-of-interest protections; disclosure came only after a watchdog lawsuit forced a court to release the details, prompting scrutiny of donor influence and transparency around the project.

via The Washington Post|
#campaign-finance#donald-trump#government-contracts
Bipartisan Push to Expel Swalwell Over Misconduct Allegations
politics4 months ago

Bipartisan Push to Expel Swalwell Over Misconduct Allegations

Several lawmakers from both parties say they would back a motion to expel Rep. Eric Swalwell amid allegations of sexual assault by a former staffer and other misconduct, with a vote potentially paired to Rep. Tony Gonzales’s case. Swalwell denies the charges as politically motivated, while Democrats such as Jayapal, Leger Fernández, and Huffman urge accountability. Expulsion requires a two-thirds majority, making this a high-stakes test for Congress as Swalwell also contends with a California gubernatorial bid and related investigations and fallout.

via The Washington Post|
#congress#eric-swalwell-politician#political-ethics
Ethics panel finds Cherfilus-McCormick violated rules, jeopardizing her House seat
politics5 months ago

Ethics panel finds Cherfilus-McCormick violated rules, jeopardizing her House seat

A House Ethics Committee panel concluded Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick violated ethics rules after a years-long probe into whether pandemic-relief funds were used to bolster her congressional bid. She denies the allegations. The full Ethics Committee will consider potential discipline in April, and she also faces criminal charges that could carry up to 53 years in prison.

via The Washington Post|
#campaign-finance#indictments#political-ethics