Tag: Ethics

Ethics watchdog calls for investigation into Martin Heinrich over campaign solicitations

The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust, a nonprofit ethics watchdog, is calling for an investigation into Sen. Martin Heinrich for allegedly linking official action with solicitations for campaign contributions. In a letter written Monday and shared first with The Washington Times, the group told Sens. Chris Coons, Delaware Democrat, and James Lankford, Oklahoma Republican, […]

Rep. Troy Nehls under investigation by House ethics committee

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Richmond, is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee, the bipartisan panel announced. It did not specify the focus of the investigation, but Nehls said it was related to his campaign’s finances. The committee announced Tuesday it was digging into a matter reported to its members on Dec. 11 […]

Ethics Issues Remain After Judge’s Decision in Willis-Wade Case

Fulton County, Georgia, Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee’s decision is one fine muddle.  McAfee ruled on Friday in the Fani Willis-Nathan Wade sexual-kickback case: It takes two to tango, but only one is too corrupt to stay on the dance floor.  How does that work? McAfee gave Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis the option to continue her election-interference persecution against […]

Pelosi, AOC, Other House Dems Hit with Ethics Complaint

An ethics watchdog has filed an ethics complaint against 10 Democratic lawmakers, claiming that they are using public resources for partisan political purposes. The Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust said the Democrats “repeatedly” used official resources for political gain, according to a news release on its website, naming Democratic Reps. Nancy Pelosi of California, […]