Despite Coronavirus Pandemic, April Quarterly Reports Due On Time
March 26, 2020
On March 26, 2020, the FEC updated its operational guidelines for enforcing the nation’s campaign finance laws during the coronavirus pandemic.
This week in ethics news
March 20, 2020
Each week we highlight the latest news of politicians and the powerful being held accountable for their actions. As a
New reports reveal the dark money network working to politicize coronavirus
March 18, 2020
Two new reports from the Washington Post and Fox News reveal a dark money network that is working to politicize the coronavirus pandemic.
House Offers Ethics Guidance on Communicating About COVID-19
March 16, 2020
The House Committee on Ethics has issued guidance on the use of official resources to provide information to constituents about the coronavirus.
This Week in Ethics News
March 13, 2020
Each week we highlight the latest news of politicians and the powerful being held accountable for their actions. As a
APT requests Sen. Whitehouse documents regarding pharma profits during coronavirus crisis
March 10, 2020
Today, Americans for Public Trust, an independent government watchdog, has filed two Freedom of Information Act requests for communications between Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and HHS and the FDA.
This Week in Ethics News
March 6, 2020
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Senate Ethics Committee Should Investigate Schumer for Threatening Justices
March 6, 2020
On Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer made direct threats to two Supreme Court Justices.
Ethics Complaint Filed Against Rep. Steve Watkins
March 5, 2020
Americans for Public Trust, an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan, public ethics watchdog organization, announced today it has filed complaint against Representative Steve Watkins (R-Ks.) with the Office of Congressional Ethics.
This Week in Ethics News
February 21, 2020
Each week we highlight the latest news of politicians and the powerful being held accountable for their actions. As a