Ethics in Government
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.
Florida Democrat Congresswoman Lois Frankel sold up to $15,000 stock in First Republic in March before it tanked by 80%
A Democrat congresswoman sold shares in First Republic Bank while the price was tanking - then purchased stock in JPMorgan before it took over the doomed institution. Read More.
