Ethics in Government
Florida ethics panel clears Delray Beach deputy vice mayor
Delray Beach Deputy Vice Mayor Rob Long has been cleared in an ethics probe relating to votes he cast as a member of the city’s Planning and Zoning Board prior to being elected as a city commissioner earlier this year. Read More.
House Oversight Chairman Comer releases witnesses for first impeachment inquiry hearing
The House Oversight Committee’s first impeachment inquiry hearing on Thursday will include three witnesses specializing in forensic accounting and tax law who will break down the information the committee has already released. Read More.
On heels of controversy, Florida Rep. Amesty raises more red flags with $3 million request
Last month, after the Orlando Sentinel published an eye-popping investigative piece on freshman legislator Carolina Amesty Read More.
FEC clears allegation that Gaetz used campaign funds to cover legal fees
The Federal Election Commission voted unanimously to drop allegations that Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., used campaign contributions to fund his legal battle against debunked sex trafficking charges. Read More.
Susan Collins jokes she will 'wear a bikini' to the Senate while slamming dress code changes
Republican Maine Sen. Susan Collins joked she would "wear a bikini" to the Senate after the rule concerning senators' dress code was relaxed this week. Read More.
Hunter Biden indicted on gun charges
The charges include making false statements on a federal firearms form and possession of a firearm as a prohibited person. Read More.
Claudia Tenney pushes Jennifer Granholm impeachment inquiry
Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY) implored Congress to open an impeachment inquiry into Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm over her false statements to Congress. Read More.
AOC lists fiancé as her 'spouse' on House forms — but office says she's not married in likely breach of ethics rules
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has listed her fiancé, Riley Roberts, as her “spouse” in ethics disclosure forms this year — but her office says the two have never been “legally married,” acco… Read More.
AI deepfakes in campaigns may be detectable, but will it matter?
New tech that easily makes real-looking fake audio and video could fuel campaign dirty tricks when public already divided and distrustful. Read More.
Bernie Sanders Moved $200K of Campaign Money to Family Nonprofit
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) moved $200,000 from his campaign funds to his family's nonprofit, which says it will "revitalize democracy." Read More.
Moms for Liberty co-founder heads to Ethics Commission
The Governor picked Tina Descovich on Wednesday. Read More.
AOC maintained up to $50K in student loan debt while calling for its cancellation, disclosures show
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez maintained between $15,000 to $50,000 in student loan debt as she advocated for its elimination last year, new disclosures show. Read More.
Boynton Beach Commissioners Say No to Outrageous Pay Raise Loophole
Boynton Beach commissioners are now saying no to voting for a budget allowing a couple of hundred thousand a year of taxpayer dollars to be split between the commissioners’ five ways for personal expenses. Read More.
Florida Board of Education clarifies AP Psychology is safe in schools: 'No room for misinterpretation'
The College Board previously claimed that the state 'effectively banned' the course due to its education laws Read More.
Federal judge overturns Florida law banning elected officials from lobbying other governments
A federal judge has ruled that Florida’s attempt to prevent elected officials from lobbying other governments is unconstitutional. Read More.
