Tag: political scandal
House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee announced that Gaetz is currently under investigation in response to allegations of sexual misconduct and other illicit activities.
Congressman pleads guilty to stealing campaign funds
“This is not a case about mismanagement, or sloppy accounting, or ‘mistakes,' Duncan Hunter intentionally took money that did not belong to him and used it for his own benefit.”
Former judge sentenced to prison for federal bribery charges
Former Reeves County Judge Jimmy Galindo admitted to accepting bribes along with a Texas politician in exchange for securing lucrative government contracts.
NY Attorney General files lawsuit against Trump Foundation
"This is not how private foundations should function and my office intends to hold the Foundation and its directors accountable for its misuse of charitable assets.”
Scott Pruitt sought Chick-Fil-A franchise for his wife
Among other scandals, Scott Pruitt tasked a taxpayer-funded agency staffer with securing a "business opportunity" for his wife with an executive of the fast-food chain Chick-fil-A.
Paul Manafort accused of witness tampering
Manafort allegedly contacted at least two witnesses by phone, through an intermediary, and an encrypted messaging app.
Prosecutors drop felony charge after Missouri Governor resigns
In light of Eric Greitens’ recent resignation, the Missouri House committee is no longer pursuing impeachment proceedings against the former governor.
Real corruption: Mick ‘pay and we’ll talk’ Mulvaney
When it comes to this kind of deep corruption, which perverts government’s role for the benefit of the privileged few, Mick Mulvaney is a master of the art.
Real corruption: The Scott Pruitt story
But the real corruption– a corruption that is literally killing us – will be around for a long time to come, unless the American people demand that it stop.
Scott Pruitt’s real scandal is helping turn the US into a...
The EPA chief isn’t just corrupt – he believes the role of government is to help the fossil fuel industry maximize profits.
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The persecution of Steven Donziger
“Why am I the one being locked up? I helped hold [Chevron] accountable.”
The big lie in Rahm Emanuel’s Senate testimony
Now all eyes will be on Merkley – and other Democratic senators who profess that “Black lives mater” and that police need to be held accountable – to see whether they vote to confirm this tainted mayor and elevate him to a prestigious ambassadorship.
Greta Thunberg on climate promises versus actions
Thunberg sat down in her Stockholm kitchen to talk about what she expects—and hopes—will come from the global event.
Louisiana deputy who slammed a Black woman on the pavement was named in multiple...
Julio Alvarado has been named in nine federal civil rights lawsuits, all involving the use of excessive force.
What is the Peace Dividend strategy?
Tell the truth about our endless wars and bloated DOD budgets!