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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Keir Starmer to replace post-ministerial jobs watchdog with tougher regime

Keir Starmer's plan to abolish the independent post-ministerial jobs watchdog introduced financial penalties for breaches of conduct after leaving government, enhancing standards oversight.
UK politics
#elon-musk
US politics
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Trump claims CFPB "destroys" people. Senators say killing it is a gift to Musk.

Senate vote limits CFPB oversight, raising concerns over consumer protections and conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Elon Musk Is Leading a Far Right Anti-Empathy Revolution

Trump's address included misinformation, self-praise, and was met with significant pushback from Democrats, highlighting ongoing divisions in Congress.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Senate votes to strip the CFPB of its power to regulate X

Senate votes to limit CFPB's oversight on digital platforms, a move critics argue jeopardizes financial consumer protection.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Elon Musk abused his DOGE gig to benefit himself, Tesla, and his other companies more than 100 times, Elizabeth Warren's office says

Elon Musk allegedly abused his government role for personal gain, as detailed in a report by Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
2 months ago

This Musk Adviser and DOGE Employee May Be Violating Ethics Rules, Experts Say

Elon Musk's employee's dual role as a political adviser raises serious conflict-of-interest issues.
Ethics experts express concern over the impartiality of government employees involved with private interests.
US politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Bombshell Report Says Elon Musk Was Using Copious Amount of Drugs While In Trump's Orbit

Elon Musk's extensive drug use during the Trump campaign raises concerns about his behavior and influence on government decisions.
US politics
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Trump claims CFPB "destroys" people. Senators say killing it is a gift to Musk.

Senate vote limits CFPB oversight, raising concerns over consumer protections and conflicts of interest involving Elon Musk.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Elon Musk Is Leading a Far Right Anti-Empathy Revolution

Trump's address included misinformation, self-praise, and was met with significant pushback from Democrats, highlighting ongoing divisions in Congress.
Cryptocurrency
fromThe Verge
4 months ago

Senate votes to strip the CFPB of its power to regulate X

Senate votes to limit CFPB's oversight on digital platforms, a move critics argue jeopardizes financial consumer protection.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Elon Musk abused his DOGE gig to benefit himself, Tesla, and his other companies more than 100 times, Elizabeth Warren's office says

Elon Musk allegedly abused his government role for personal gain, as detailed in a report by Senator Elizabeth Warren.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
2 months ago

This Musk Adviser and DOGE Employee May Be Violating Ethics Rules, Experts Say

Elon Musk's employee's dual role as a political adviser raises serious conflict-of-interest issues.
Ethics experts express concern over the impartiality of government employees involved with private interests.
US politics
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Bombshell Report Says Elon Musk Was Using Copious Amount of Drugs While In Trump's Orbit

Elon Musk's extensive drug use during the Trump campaign raises concerns about his behavior and influence on government decisions.
more#elon-musk
#trump-administration
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Appointee Filmed Influencer Videos on the Job Amid DOGE Cuts

Government officials should not promote private interests while handling layoffs.
The incident highlights ethical concerns within the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Ethics experts worry about the implications of Trump accepting Qatar's luxury plane

The Trump administration's potential acceptance of a Qatari plane as Air Force One raises constitutional concerns regarding the Emoluments Clause.
NYC politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Trump Appointee Filmed Influencer Videos on the Job Amid DOGE Cuts

Government officials should not promote private interests while handling layoffs.
The incident highlights ethical concerns within the Trump administration.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Ethics experts worry about the implications of Trump accepting Qatar's luxury plane

The Trump administration's potential acceptance of a Qatari plane as Air Force One raises constitutional concerns regarding the Emoluments Clause.
more#trump-administration
#national-security
Cryptocurrency
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Warren pushes investigation into Trump family crypto deal

Senators Warren and Merkley are urging an investigation into a deal linked to the Trump family and Emirati interests over national security concerns.
Cryptocurrency
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Warren pushes investigation into Trump family crypto deal

Senators Warren and Merkley are urging an investigation into a deal linked to the Trump family and Emirati interests over national security concerns.
more#national-security
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

San Mateo County Sheriff Brazenly Rehires Alleged Boyfriend Whom the County Previously Dismissed

Corpus stated, "As Sheriff, I have the authority to assign reserve deputies to work anywhere there is a need," justifying her decision to rehire Aenlle.
NYC politics
#campaign-finance
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

CCP-linked NYPD official fined $5K for soliciting donations for Adams; NYC transportation boss dinged for campaigning for Kamala Harris: docs

NYPD official fined for soliciting campaign donations, highlighting strict enforcement of conflicts of interest laws.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

CCP-linked NYPD official fined $5K for soliciting donations for Adams; NYC transportation boss dinged for campaigning for Kamala Harris: docs

NYPD official fined for soliciting campaign donations, highlighting strict enforcement of conflicts of interest laws.
more#campaign-finance
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Not appropriate to take free tickets, minister says

Ministers should ethically consider accepting gifts like concert tickets, maintaining public trust amidst scrutiny.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
4 months ago

Oz avoided Medicare taxes, Democrats allege. Oz says the move is allowed.

Oz may have avoided over $440,000 in Medicare and Social Security taxes using questionable accounting methods, raising eyebrows as he seeks a leadership position.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Ontario's top bureaucrat criticizes Doug Ford over Washington trip | CBC News

Ontario's bureaucrat criticized Doug Ford for misusing a Washington trip for political campaigning, highlighting ethical concerns.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Anthony Becker perjury case: Prosecutors ask for significant jail time for ex-Santa Clara vice mayor

"These are not the words of a remorseful man who has learned the lesson from his actions and intends to put himself on a path of reconciliation and reform," Rosen and Malinsky wrote.
Chicago Bears
Healthcare
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Oz, Trump's Medicare Nominee, Pledges to Divest Interests in Health Care Stocks

Dr. Oz's promotion of iHerb products raises ethical questions given his substantial investments in the company.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

The CIA Secretly Drugged Americans With LSD. Here's What Happened.

The CIA's LSD experiments highlight severe ethical violations and the importance of accountability in secret government operations.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
9 months ago

Miami city commissioners approve lifetime pensions for themselves: 'It's a 24-hour job'

Miami's City Commission approved lifetime pensions for elected officials, reviving a previously frozen program.
The decision sparked debate on ethics and self-dealing among the commissioners.
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