Category: Ethics and Official Misconduct

CBS News Hired an Independent Watchdog. What’s He Doing?

The New York Times – Business:
With CBS News rocked by controversy, some viewers have turned to the network ombudsman for a public response. So far, they haven’t gotten one.
Trump’s Stock Trades Raise Eyebrows. The Family Says He Keeps His Hands Off.

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump Organization says the president’s financial investments are handled by outside firms and that it has no control over the timing or selection of transactions.
Federal Prosecutors Move to Drop Bribery Case Against Indian Magnate

The New York Times – Business:
Gautam Adani had been accused of lying to American investors about payoffs in India. The end of the case came as President Trump has signaled a transactional approach to justice.
NPR Podcast Host Ramtin Arablouei Exits Amid Workplace Inquiry

The New York Times – Business:
Ramtin Arablouei, a co-host of “Throughline,” left the network after an employee made a human resources complaint about his behavior.
Perfect Timing, Big Payouts: Insider Trading Red Flags Emerge on Polymarket

The New York Times – Business:
Dozens of long-shot bets on Polymarket, from the war with Iran to the cryptocurrency market, have defied the odds, according to a New York Times examination.
A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Most Exclusive’ Memecoin Event Is a Lot Less Exclusive

The New York Times – Business:
Even a Times reporter qualified for the event, which caused outrage last year for providing access to President Trump in exchange for investment in one of his family’s crypto ventures.
Judge Imposes Sanctions on Plaintiff and Her Lawyer in Suit Against Billionaire Leon Black

The New York Times – Business:
A federal judge said the lawyer representing an unnamed plaintiff who accused the billionaire investor of abusing her had “lied repeatedly to the court.”
Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.

The New York Times – Business:
The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but his family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message.
As Trump Officials Pushed Health Savings Accounts, Kennedy Aide Had Wellness Company Stake

The New York Times – Business:
Calley Means remained president of a company that relied on health savings accounts last year as the Trump administration developed policies to expand them.
Labor Secretary Faces Civil Rights Complaints From Department Staff

The New York Times – Business:
Three employees described a hostile work environment under Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.
Democrats Examine Elon Musk’s Role in Suspension of Business Disclosure Law

The New York Times – Business:
Lawmakers have asked the Treasury Department for information on how Mr. Musk may have influenced the decision to end enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act.
Binance Under Fire After Reports That $1.7 Billion in Crypto Flowed to Iran

The New York Times – Business:
The world’s largest crypto exchange is under fire after investigators found accounts moving $1.7 billion to Iranian entities. Clues about those accounts were in plain sight for over a year.