Tag: ethics
Sexual harassment rules for Congress are under review after a flurry of ethics cases
WASHINGTON – When Rep. Kat Cammack began work on a task force this spring to combat sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill, the Florida Republican...
City of San Antonio panel fines Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez $1,000 over ethics violations
In a recent development highlighting the importance of ethical conduct among public officials, the board has ruled against McKee-Rodriguez for violating the city’s Ethics...
Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line. But that might not be enough
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has been navigating the complex world of cryptocurrency legislation, responding to demands for stricter ethics provisions. As the Senate...
For a century, journalists have had a voluntary ethics code. Editors are giving it an AI-era reboot
NEW YORK – If you step into a newsroom, you might notice something pinned to the bulletin board near the coffee pot: the Society...
North Carolina Republican ends reelection bid after House ethics committee advises censure
Rep. Chuck Edwards, a Republican from North Carolina, recently announced his decision to step back from the race for reelection. However, he confirmed that...
House ethics panel finds Florida congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations
WASHINGTON – Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida is facing significant challenges following a ruling by the House Ethics Committee, which found her guilty...