David Huitema, Director of the Office of Government Ethics, at his office in Washington, January 2, 2025. President Donald Trump removed the head of the Office of Government Ethics from his post, the ...

The Senate on Thursday confirmed President Biden’s nominee to serve as head of the Office of Government Ethics in a 50-46 vote, giving him a term that will last through President-elect Trump’s tenure.

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The federal government’s ethics czar said a top official at the Federal Communications Commission did not violate any ethics laws or agreements when he helped write a chapter of Project 2025, the ...

Reflecting on Civic Learning Week (CLW), an annual event hosted by iCivics highlighting the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States.

Louisiana legislators could remove the public’s ability to confidentially or anonymously raise concerns about illegal activity by government employees and elected officials. The Louisiana House and ...

Leaders from government and civic organizations participate in the Government Ethics Advisory Council to share ideas and brainstorm solutions to some of the most pressing ethical dilemmas in the area ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis gave a State of the State address to start the 2022 legislative session. Florida government ethics advocates are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto a bill they say is “anti-democratic” ...

A bill intended to clarify what public officials can and cannot talk about outside of public meetings could lead to secret discussions of public business by some or all members of city councils or ...

Elon Musk is working to slash federal spending while also promoting his business ventures. Experts in government ethics are worried he's acting in his own best interest and not in the country's.

(CNN) — President Donald Trump removed the head of the Office of Government Ethics from his post, the agency said Monday – the latest example of Trump acting against a government watchdog. The ...