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US politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 months ago

The Kleptocracy Presidency

Trump prioritizes personal business interests over national responsibilities, fostering a culture of conflict of interest within his administration.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Trump is using the presidency to seek golf deals hardly anyone's paying attention | Mohamad Bazzi

Trump's presidency is marked by personal interests and dealings that blur ethical lines, notably with golf and Saudi Arabia.
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#house-of-lords
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago
UK politics

Tory peer apologises for helping set up ministerial meeting for firm he advises

A Conservative peer apologized for breaking House of Lords rules by facilitating a meeting for a Canadian energy company he advises.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Foreign states including repressive regimes pay peers over 3m in two years

Members of the House of Lords have accepted over £3 million from foreign governments, igniting concerns over conflicts of interest, especially with repressive regimes.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Foreign states including repressive regimes pay peers over 3m in two years

Members of the House of Lords have accepted over £3 million from foreign governments, igniting concerns over conflicts of interest, especially with repressive regimes.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Trump Organization unveils $499 gold phone raising new concerns on conflicts of interest

Trump launches a mobile phone service and gold smartphone, monetizing his presidency.
The venture is run by his sons and integrates various services into a digital platform.
Marketing tech
fromwww.cnn.com
1 month ago

How Trump's pick for surgeon general uses her big online following to make money

Dr. Casey Means' potential conflicts of interest as a surgeon general nominee raise ethical concerns about her credibility and transparency in health recommendations.
fromAol
1 month ago

Trump's surgeon general pick criticizes others' conflicts but profits from wellness product sales

Dr. Casey Means, Trump's pick for U.S. surgeon general, has criticized health systems for corruption, yet profits from promoting wellness products, raising ethical concerns.
Marketing tech
from48 hills
1 month ago

State Legislative staffers make money on outside political gigs-and it's a potential conflict - 48 hills

Allbee's dual roles raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest, as his outside consulting work connects with his position in Haney's office.
SF politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Basic Ethics Breaks Supreme Court Because Too Many Justices Have Book Deals - Above the Law

The Supreme Court's ethical guidelines led to multiple justices recusing themselves from a crucial copyright case, revealing conflicts of interest with publishers.
#trump-administration
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Trump's conflicts of interest: the shadow of kleptocracy | Editorial

Trump's visit to Gulf nations raises questions of ethics and constitutional violations as statecraft blurs with self-interest.
Business
fromTruthout
6 months ago

Trump Is Packing His Cabinet With Crypto, Oil and Private Prison Profiteers

Mega-billionaire donors, especially Elon Musk, are exerting unprecedented influence in the Trump administration, raising concerns about corporate control over key policy areas.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The Guardian view on Trump's conflicts of interest: the shadow of kleptocracy | Editorial

Trump's visit to Gulf nations raises questions of ethics and constitutional violations as statecraft blurs with self-interest.
Business
fromTruthout
6 months ago

Trump Is Packing His Cabinet With Crypto, Oil and Private Prison Profiteers

Mega-billionaire donors, especially Elon Musk, are exerting unprecedented influence in the Trump administration, raising concerns about corporate control over key policy areas.
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Cryptocurrency
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump's cryptocurrency endeavor caps a political career filled with conflicts of interest

Donald Trump's cryptocurrency contest raises serious ethical concerns regarding the auctioning of political influence and potential conflicts of interest.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Maggie Haberman Says Trump Looks About as Happy as You Can Imagine' Because Saudis Are Treating Him Like a King'

Trump's first foreign trip in his second term focuses on personal ties to Gulf states rather than a clear foreign policy agenda.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Qatar's 'Palace in the Sky' jet is NOT a 'free gift' - and Trump shouldn't accept it as one

"The fact that the Defense Department is getting a GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE . . . so bothers the Crooked Democrats that they insist we pay, TOP DOLLAR, for the plane."
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Kohl's fires its CEO months after he started the job

Kohl's fired CEO Ashley Buchanan for ethical violations related to conflicts of interest shortly after his appointment.
#elon-musk
US Elections
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans Concerned Musk Is Using DOGE to Benefit Himself Financially

Most Americans are concerned about Elon Musk's conflicts of interest as head of DOGE.
The government's scrutiny of Musk's companies is compromised by his leadership role.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

I'm Just Hearing About It': Trump Grilled on Elon Musk's Billions of Dollars in Contracts' With Agencies He's Regulating

Trump asserts unawareness of conflicts between Elon Musk's interests and government agencies.
Non-profit organizations
fromTheregister
3 months ago

Senate report finds Musk's DOGE double dealing worth $2.4B

Elon Musk's leadership of the DOGE unit could shield him from over $2.37 billion in legal liabilities by undermining regulatory agencies.
Concerns arise over Musk's conflicts of interest while heading the DOGE effort, jeopardizing government integrity.
US Elections
fromTruthout
5 months ago

Nearly 6 in 10 Americans Concerned Musk Is Using DOGE to Benefit Himself Financially

Most Americans are concerned about Elon Musk's conflicts of interest as head of DOGE.
The government's scrutiny of Musk's companies is compromised by his leadership role.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 months ago

I'm Just Hearing About It': Trump Grilled on Elon Musk's Billions of Dollars in Contracts' With Agencies He's Regulating

Trump asserts unawareness of conflicts between Elon Musk's interests and government agencies.
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fromNew York Post
3 months ago

CCP-linked NYPD official fined $5K for soliciting donations for Adams; NYC transportation boss dinged for campaigning for Kamala Harris: docs

Lin Gui'an, a former assistant commissioner of the NYPD, was fined $5,000 for illegally soliciting donations for Mayor Adams' campaign while in a substantial policy role.
NYC politics
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

A Scientist Is Paid to Study Maple Syrup. He's Also Paid to Promote It.

Dr. Seeram's work raises concerns regarding the conflicts of interest in blending scientific research with promotion of a commercial product.
fromMission Local
4 months ago

S.F. is weak and ineffective at preventing conflicts of interest, report finds

"City departments routinely fail to screen panelists for conflicts of interest before seating them on panels that judge bids for contracts, risking ties to awarded groups."
NYC politics
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
5 months ago

What are conflicts of interest and what can be done about them?

Conflicts of interest undermine trust in government and are crucial to address for the integrity of public service.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

What to Know About Trump Media Now That the Election Is Over

Trump Media's stock skyrocketed after Trump's election, raising ethical concerns about ownership and board composition amid low revenues.
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