Ethics in Government
Biden ‘knowingly and unlawfully’ gave $1.5B that helped fund Hamas, other terror groups: suit
The Biden administration has “knowingly and unlawfully” provided more than $1.5 billion in aid to Gaza and the West Bank, allowing US tax dollars to “subsidize” Palestinian terror groups like Hamas, according to a lawsuit brought by Rep. Ronny Jackson and victims of past terror attacks in Israel. Read More.
Former US ambassador sentenced to 15 years in prison for serving as secret agent for Cuba
A former career U.S. diplomat was sentenced Friday to 15 years in federal prison after admitting he worked for decades as a secret agent for communist Cuba, a plea agreement that leaves many unanswered questions about a betrayal that stunned the U.S. foreign service. Read More.
Republicans delay DHS Secretary Mayorkas' impeachment trial until next week
House Republicans will delay the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas until next week. Read More.
DOJ will not turn over Biden's recorded interview with Special Counsel Hur, risking contempt of Congress
The Justice Department will not produce subpoenaed audio recordings of former Special Counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Biden to House Republicans, putting Attorney General Merrick Garland at risk of being held in contempt of Congress. Read More.
Judge Who Called Out Trump Hit With Ethics Complaint
Donald Trump ally Mike Davis filed an ethics complaint Tuesday against a federal judge over comments he made on CNN about the former president's behavior toward jurists. Read More.
Florida voting advocates are fighting to keep the voting rolls accurate
Florida belonged to the Electronic Voter Registration System, known as ERIC — but left last year, joining a small group of other deep red states Read More.
DeSantis suspends Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill following felony arrest
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Monday suspending Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill after she was indicted on seven felony charges relating to alleged fraud of an elderly citizen. Read More.
A federal court upholds Florida's DeSantis-backed Congressional district map
A federal three-judge panel has upheld Florida’s congressional map after finding no constitutional problems with the state’s removal of an African-American performing district in the Big Bend, but the broader legal fight isn't over. Read More.
Survey Shows Most Social Media Users Fear Misinformation Will Impact 2024 Election
As U.S. Congress moves to potentially ban TikTok in the U.S., Media.com, a new profile-based network, unveils a study showing that 70 percent of social media users are moderately to extremely concerned that misinformation will impact the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election. Read More.
Florida Democrats oust 2 county chairs
The Florida Democratic Party removed two county chairs Sunday night, a first-of-its-kind showdown that illustrated disagreements within the party as Sunshine State Democrats try to claw back huge gains Republicans have made in recent years. Read More.
Maritza Ming, top aide to Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez, leaves office amid antisemitism, misconduct accusations
Maritza Ming, a top aide to Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez, has left the office to work at a personal-injury law firm following accusations of antisemitism and other misconduct, The Post has learned. Read More.
Hunter Biden business partner's free financial services to father raise new ethics concerns
Schwerin’s new testimony could raise questions about the ethics of a vice president receiving free accounting services from a business partner of his son. Read More.
Supreme Court seems favorable to Biden administration over efforts to combat social media posts
The justices are hearing arguments Monday in a lawsuit filed by Republican-led states accusing officials in the Biden administration of leaning on the social media platforms to unconstitutionally squelch conservative points of view. Read More.
Matt Gaetz subpoenaed in lawsuit regarding Greenberg sex scandal
Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz must testify under oath as part of a civil lawsuit that involves his past friendship with disgraced Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg and allegations Gaetz had sex with a teenage girl. Read More.
Delray Beach election: One candidate for mayor sues another for libel over mailers
Days before the city's election, mayoral candidate Tom Carney has taken one of his opponents to court, suing Ryan Boylston for slander and libel and demanding damages for allegations made in a mailer distributed to Delray Beach voters. Read More.
