Conflicts of Interest

S.E.C. Drops Lawsuit Against Binance, a Crypto Exchange

The dismissal of charges against Binance and its founder, Changpeng Zhao, is the Trump administration’s latest pullback in cryptocurrency enforcement.

By Matthew Goldstein

Amnesties, Commutations and Pardons Biden, Ashley (1981- ) Biden, Joseph R Jr Campaign Finance Conflicts of Interest Fago, Elizabeth Marie Federal Bureau of Investigation Guilfoyle, Kimberly Harris, Aimee (1982- ) Justice Department Kurlander, Robert (1963- ) Presidents and Presidency (US) Project Veritas Tax Evasion Trump, Donald J Trump, Donald J Jr United States Politics and Government Walczak, Paul

Trump Pardoned Tax Cheat After Mother Attended $1 Million Dinner

Paul Walczak’s pardon application cited his mother’s support for the president, including raising millions of dollars and a connection to a plot to publicize a Biden family diary.

By Kenneth P. Vogel

China Conflicts of Interest Ethics and Official Misconduct GD Culture Group Securities and Exchange Commission Trump, Donald J United States Politics and Government Virtual Currency

Tiny Company With China Ties Announces Big Purchase of Trump Cryptocurrency

The firm, which produces content for TikTok, recorded no revenue last year, but it announced this week that a mysterious stock sale would allow it to invest heavily in the $TRUMP memecoin.

By David Yaffe-Bellany and Eric Lipton

Amtrak Boring Company Bridges and Tunnels Computers and the Internet Conflicts of Interest Davis, Steve (Construction Executive) Duffy, Sean P Federal Railroad Administration Government Efficiency Department (US) Infrastructure (Public Works) Musk, Elon Railroads Transportation Transportation Department (US) United States Politics and Government

Elon Musk’s Boring Company Is in Talks With Government Over Amtrak Project

The Federal Railroad Administration has brought in the tunneling company to help with a multibillion-dollar rail project.

By Ryan Mac and Mark Walker