Representative Gonzalez is alleged to have had an affair with a staffer who later committed suicide. UPDATE March 5th, 9:30 PM EST Congressman Tony Gonzalez suspended his reelection…
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Congresswoman Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Stealing FEMA Funding
Representative Cherfilus-McCormick is facing charges of conspiring to steal $5 million during the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as investigations by the House Ethics Committee. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida…
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House to Vote on Resolution to Expel Congresswoman for Ethics Violations
Representative Cherfilus-McCormick faces a criminal indictment over financial dealings. Representative Greg Steube of Florida is introducing a resolution to expel Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida from the House of…
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NIH Ends Federal Funding for Research Using Aborted Baby Parts
Director Bhattacharya called the practice “morally abhorrent.” National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya announced that the U.S. will no longer fund any scientific research using tissue…
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Fed Governor Sues President’s Administration over Attempted Firing
The Federal Housing Finance Agency makes a referral over the mortgage on a third property. President Trump announced his decision to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook early…
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EPA Requests Formal Investigation of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund
The FBI and DOJ are investigating the misconduct and potential fraud of the grant program under the Inflation Reduction Act. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin formally…
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Supreme Court Considers Chicago Alderman’s Corruption Appeal
Justices question the distinction between false and misleading statements. The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in an appeal filed by a former Chicago politician. The justices seemed…
Read MoreSenate Bill Proposed to Ensure Responsible AI Use in Federal Government
The Trustworthy by Design AI Act outlines standards to improve safety and transparency. Senators Peter Welch of Vermont and Ben Ray Lujan of New Mexico introduced an act…
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House Ethics Panel to Meet Regarding Report on Former Representative Gaetz
The now-nominee for U.S. attorney general was already cleared by the DOJ. The House Ethics Panel is considering whether or not to release a report on former Congressman…
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Ethics Committee Rules No Need for Judges to Disclose Stays with Private Entities
Groups says gifts must still be reported but “personal hospitality” not required. The U.S. Judicial Conference’s Committee on Financial Disclosure decided that judges and Supreme Court justices do…
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