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The Latest Breaking News from the Office of Government Ethics

Lutnick's "5-star rating" for conflicts

“Our system was never designed for this level of conflict issues,” ethic watchdogs say

Salon

Musk conflict complaints appear moot with Trump in charge - Roll Call

Complaints about Elon Musk’s potential conflicts of interest won't go before independent watchdog agencies.

Roll Call

Democrats demand investigation into Musk over possible criminal corruption

Leading figures urge Pam Bondi to examine ‘Mr Musk’s activities at the FAA’ amid conflict-of-interest concerns

The Guardian - US

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Trump’s onslaught on checks and balances is ushering in a new age of political corruption, experts warn

From telling the Justice Department to stop enforcing the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act to firing the head of the Office of Government Ethics, the new president’s actions have already raised alarms, writes Andrew Feinberg

The Independent UK

Kristi Noem’s Senate confirmation hearing mysteriously postponed over issues with the FBI

Paperwork blamed for two-day delay to South Dakota Governor’s job interview with Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

The Independent UK

Why does the Senate confirm Trump’s picks for key posts — and how? A legal scholar explains the confirmation process and the ‘constitutional loophole’ of recess appointments

Since Election Day, President-elect Donald Trump has moved quickly to name his picks for key cabinet posts such as attorney general and the secretaries of defense, health and human services, and state.

The Conversation

Senate Blocks Biden's Pick For Top Ethics Czar

President-elect Trump may select new OGE director as concerns rise over ethics oversight during transition of power.

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