Ethics in Government

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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Another state ethics probe investigation of Francis Suarez dropped after ‘no probable cause’ found
The decision marks another win for the twice-elected Mayor and former presidential candidate over whom federal and local probes still hang. Read More.
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More than 20 progressive groups form a coalition to counter pro-Israel groups before the election
Facing a barrage of super PAC money, more than 20 progressive groups are coming together to forcefully counter pro-Israel groups’ efforts to primary challenge liberal members who've been critics of Israel's blistering military offensive in Gaza. Read More.
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Jan 6 committee allegedly suppressed testimony showing Trump admin pushed for National Guard presence: report
The Jan. 6 congressional committee allegedly falsely claimed it did not have evidence that showed former President Trump’s administration requested National Guard assistance, according to a report detailing a "hidden transcript" that was recently released. Read More.
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Delray Beach Mayoral Candidate Sues Competitor For Libel And Slander
Delray Beach Mayoral Candidate Thomas Carney, Jr., is suing his competitor for libel and slander. Ryan Boylston, according to the suit, bulk mailed a campaign flyer that is full of lies. Specifically, that Carney was involved in a “second hit and run.” Read More.
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Biden AG Garland May Bring Lawsuits Against Florida Election Laws
According to major polls including Pew Research and Gallup, around 81% of Americans support the idea of photo identification being used when somebody goes to vote. Read More.
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Riviera councilwoman's appeal to participate in election denied; is Supreme Court next step?
An appeals court refused to reconsider its decision that Riviera Beach Councilwoman Julia Botel did not follow state law in qualifying for re-election. Read More.

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