Category: Ethics and Official Misconduct

Trump Vowed to Crack Down on Fraudsters, but He’s Pardoned Dozens

Across both of his terms, President Trump has granted clemency to more than 70 allies, donors and others convicted in fraud cases.
Kalshi Accuses a ‘MrBeast’ Employee of Insider Trading

The prediction-market platform said it had reported the employee to federal regulators. The show’s parent company said it had “no tolerance for this behavior.”
Binance Pledged to Crack Down on Crime. Its Employees Found Potential Violations.

Internal Binance investigators traced $1.7 billion that flowed from accounts on the exchange to entities linked to Iran, according to company records and other documents.
Trump’s Lawsuit Against I.R.S. Creates ‘Enormous Conflict of Interest’

The president is demanding that the federal government pay him at least $10 billion over the unauthorized disclosure of his tax returns during his first term.
Trump Administration Takes Another Stake in Rare Earth Sector

The administration announced a $1.6 billion deal with USA Rare Earth. The firm also does business with Cantor Fitzgerald, which is run by the sons of President Trump’s commerce secretary.
4 Takeaways from Supreme Court Hearing on Trump’s Firing of Fed Official

The justices were alert to the central bank’s crucial role and wary of issuing a broad ruling based on rushed briefing and incomplete information.
Supreme Court Considers Trump’s Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook

The justices deferred a decision on the president’s efforts to oust Cook, agreeing to hear arguments on Wednesday instead.
Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iran’s Internet Blackout

The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images.
Battles Over Truth Rage Online Amid Iran’s Internet Blackout

The shutdown of online discourse within Iran has allowed both the government and its critics to flood social media outside the country with disinformation campaigns and fake images.
Leading Prediction Firms Share a Commonality: Donald Trump Jr.

Traders in companies with ties to the president’s eldest son can bet on the outcome of events the president affects.
Republicans Advance Stock-Trading Bill With Limited Restrictions

The bill would allow lawmakers to keep their existing stock and continue to sell it if they provide seven to 14 days of notice. Democrats called it a “gift to insider traders.”
Labor Secretary’s Aides Placed on Leave in Misconduct Investigation

The Labor Department is investigating a complaint alleging misconduct by Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.