Category: Conflicts of Interest

Crypto Entrepreneur Justin Sun Sues Trump Family’s World Liberty Financial, Accusing It of Fraud

The New York Times – Business:
Justin Sun, one of the largest backers of World Liberty Financial, sued the Trump family’s crypto start-up, accusing it of a fraudulent scheme to pressure him into buying digital coins.
Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.

The New York Times – Business:
The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.
Syrian Billionaires Needed a Favor in Washington. They Invoked the Trump Name.

The New York Times – Business:
The attempt by the Khayyats to influence foreign policy while discussions are underway about potential Trump family deals is an increasingly common feature of the president’s second term.
Trump Seeks More Time in Lawsuit Against IRS Over His Tax Returns

The New York Times – Business:
The Justice Department has not responded to the president’s suit, which has created a conflict of interest for the government’s lawyers.
A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup

Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical.
Trump Media Merger With Nuclear Fusion Firm Raises Ethics Questions

Trump Media plans to merge with a company developing nuclear fusion technology, putting the president’s financial interests in competition with other energy companies over which his administration holds sway.
Want to Know Where the Market Is Going? Don’t Trust This, or Any, Forecast.

Wall Street stock gurus are making predictions again. Our columnist got into the game with a number he doesn’t believe.
Democratic Lawmakers Request Review of Howard Lutnick’s Possible Conflicts

Lawmakers in the House and the Senate asked a government watchdog to determine if Howard Lutnick is following ethics guidelines in promoting data centers that benefit his family’s businesses.
Stephen Miller’s Stock Sale Raises Questions, Ethics Experts Say

Mr. Miller, one of President Trump’s top advisers, sold shares in the mining company MP Materials following a lucrative deal between the company and the government.
Bessent Says He Divested From Soybean Farms After Ethics Office Warning

The Treasury Secretary said on Sunday he recently shed his holdings to comply with his federal ethics agreement.
Silicon Valley’s Man in the White House Is Benefiting Himself and His Friends

David Sacks, the Trump administration’s A.I. and crypto czar, has helped formulate policies that aid his Silicon Valley friends and many of his own tech investments.
Donors to Trump’s Transition Revealed a Year Later

A 46-person list includes billionaires and people he went on to appoint to positions of power.