Category: Ethics and Official Misconduct

The Midterms Feel Like 2006 All Over Again

The New York Times – On the Runway:
With an unpopular war and high prices agitating voters, members of both parties see parallels to an election cycle when Democrats romped. But a lot has changed.
Two Binance Employees Detained in the U.A.E. Amid Police Inquiries

The New York Times – Business:
The detentions of the workers, who have been released, are a sign of legal pressure that the world’s largest crypto exchange faces in the Emirates, which is home to its main regulator.
Columnist Ross Barkan Apologizes Amid Plagiarism Scandal

The New York Times – Business:
Mr. Barkan, who has written for New York magazine and The New York Times, said he had “never intended to crib from anyone’s work.”
Stock Trading in Congress Becomes an Attack Line in Midterm Campaigns

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Republican and Democratic challengers are both using the issue to attack members of Congress as unethical, seizing on a common practice that enrages voters.
New Evidence Shows Federal Agents Using Racial Slurs During Immigration Sweeps

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Body-camera video and other court evidence capture federal agents using slurs and targeting Latinos while bypassing white bystanders during immigration sweeps in Chicago and Los Angeles
Bunny Dolls and Disturbing Allegations: Max Miller’s Strange CNN Interview

The New York Times – Business:
In a 23-minute appearance with the anchor Jake Tapper, the Ohio Republican made an unusual effort to rebut a multitude of allegations that have threatened his re-election bid.
Scandal Leaves North Carolina G.O.P. With No Candidate and Little Time

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Representative Chuck Edwards’s decision to drop his re-election bid amid sexual harassment charges came as a Democratic farmer, Jamie Ager, was already making inroads.
Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid in North Carolina After Ethics Rebuke

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Chuck Edwards made the announcement after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two female staff members.
Uber’s Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: ‘What Were You Wearing?’

The New York Times – Business:
The ride-hailing giant promised to handle legal claims “in a way that is best for the survivor.” Its lawyers are pursuing a far more aggressive strategy.
Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal

The New York Times – On the Runway:
Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.
Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin

The New York Times – Business:
A report from a cryptocurrency analytics firm details how those who bought the Trump memecoin have fared, with most retail investors having lost money while sophisticated traders did better.
Nearly a Million Investors Lost a Total of $3.8 Billion on Trump Crypto Coin

The New York Times – Business:
A report from a cryptocurrency analytics firm details how those who bought the Trump memecoin have fared, with most retail investors having lost money while sophisticated traders did better.