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fromwww.theguardian.com
21 hours ago

East or west? Czechs split over where possible return of Trumpist' could lead

After four years in opposition, 71-year-old Andrej Babis, the Czech Republic's seventh richest man with a net worth estimated by Forbes at $3.9bn (2.9bn), is eyeing a triumphant comeback, his party 10 points clear in the polls, its prospective vote share topping 30%. I want to restore the management of the state to normal, Babis, a polarising leader whose previous premiership from 2017 to 2021 drew mass protests, said recently.
Miscellaneous
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Despicable!' Karoline Leavitt Scolds NY Times Reporter Grilling Her About Jared Kushner Profiting Off Middle East

Karoline Leavitt defended Jared Kushner's involvement in Middle East negotiations, praising his relationships and a 20-point peace plan that she said global leaders applaud.
#eric-adams
fromsilive
1 day ago
US politics

This Staten Island woman dated Mayor Adams before landing a $161,400 NYC job - now she's telling all

fromsilive
1 day ago
US politics

This Staten Island woman dated Mayor Adams before landing a $161,400 NYC job - now she's telling all

NYC politics
fromCity & State NY
4 months ago

Don't expect more recusals on sanctuary city issues from Mayor Eric Adams

Mayor Adams will not recuse himself from sanctuary city-related decisions despite calls for transparency.
US politics
fromThe Daily Beast
2 days ago

Trump's Presidential 'Library' Gift Could Double as His Next Hotel

A 2.63-acre Biscayne Bay plot near Miami's Freedom Tower may be gifted to Trump's library foundation and developed partly as a hotel or commercial property.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Met considers making officers declare whether they are Freemasons

Metropolitan Police consult on adding Freemasonry to declarable associations, requiring officers to disclose membership to address potential conflicts of interest and impact on investigations.
US politics
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Trump's Top Anti-Tylenol Expert Was Paid to Hate Tylenol, Records Show

Claims linking prenatal acetaminophen use to autism lack reliable evidence and involved a researcher with a significant financial conflict of interest.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Reform faces questions over tech investor's role in cost-cutting drive

An investor with businesses linked to local government is being given access to council spending data to identify savings, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

CNN Anchor Confronts Trump Fan On Profiting From Presidency In Broad Daylight'

Trump supporters were confronted about the Trump family's profiting from the presidency and whether allies and relatives receive biased, selective investigations.
#tom-brady
fromBoston.com
1 week ago
National Football League

Tom Brady dismissed 'paranoid and distrustful' accusations over Raiders conflict of interest

fromBoston.com
1 week ago
National Football League

Tom Brady dismissed 'paranoid and distrustful' accusations over Raiders conflict of interest

Law
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Judge Accused Of Showing Up To Courthouse Drunk, Sexually Harassing Colleagues - Above the Law

Judge Thomas D. Wilson faces an eight-count judicial ethics complaint alleging alcohol abuse, sexual harassment, undisclosed relationships, and case interference.
#judicial-ethics
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Olivia Nuzzi finds a new home at Vanity Fair after parting ways with New York Magazine following RFK Jr. relationship

no inaccuracies nor evidence of bias
US news
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 weeks ago

Democrats launch ethics investigation into AI and crypto czar David Sacks

David Sacks may have exceeded the 130-day SGE limit while overseeing AI and crypto, prompting congressional concerns about conflicts of interest.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Eric Trump Mocks Hunter Biden Fingerpaints' When Pressed on Bombshell Report of Family Making Billions in Office

The guy's out there selling finger art, right? You know, everyone, one of the great hospitality companies, you know, anywhere in the world. You know, we went through hell, believe me. My father was the first guy who hasn't made money off of the presidency. In fact, you know, if I were to send you a tally of our legal bills over the last X number of years.
Right-wing politics
SF politics
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Strange (and maybe inappropriate) actions at the Planning Commission ... - 48 hills

A senior city planner wore a YIMBY button on the Planning Commission dais, raising concerns about staff impartiality and the integrity of the zoning process.
#cryptocurrency
New York Giants
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago

ICE office on Rikers Island remains closed, for now, after state court strikes down Mayor Adams' executive order | amNewYork

A court struck down Mayor Eric Adams' Executive Order 50 to allow ICE at Rikers Island, citing an impermissible appearance of conflict tied to dropped corruption charges.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

My Lawyer Recommended Naming His Wife as Co-Trustee, Is That Normal?

It should go without saying that when you are looking for an attorney to set up your estate plan, especially if you have children you want to pass along money or possessions to, you need to feel absolutely comfortable that whatever documents are set up are done with your best interest in mind. There is no question that what this original lawyer did to this Redditor is both morally and ethically wrong.
Law
fromSun Sentinel
3 weeks ago

Trump says US will host next year's Group of 20 summit at his Doral golf club

By SEUNG MIN KIM WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that the U.S. will host next year's Group of 20 summit at his golf club in Doral. In his first term, Trump tried to host a separate global summit at the club but backed down after criticism from his own party about the propriety of doing so. "Well, I think everybody wants it there," Trump said Friday when asked if the global summit would be at his golf club and spa.
US politics
#congressional-stock-trading-ban
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

'You're all smirking out there': Bipartisan congressional group joins forces to ban trading stocks by their colleagues

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
US politics

'You're all smirking out there': Bipartisan congressional group joins forces to ban trading stocks by their colleagues

fromwww.mediaite.com
4 weeks ago

Ron Wyden and RFK Jr. Throw Down On Child Vaccines

I think the American Academy of Pediatrics is gravely conflicted. They get their biggest contributors are the four largest vaccine makers. They run a journal, Pediatrix, which they make a lot of money on, that is completely dependent on pharmaceutical companies. So I don't think I wouldn't put a big stake in what they say that benefits pharmaceutical interests. Senator, I didn't politicize it, but I de-politicize it, Kennedy argued.
US politics
#wlfi
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Family Gains Another $5Billion in Crypto Profits. Critics Call It Corruption.

fromTruthout
4 weeks ago
US politics

Trump Family Gains Another $5Billion in Crypto Profits. Critics Call It Corruption.

#trump-family
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
4 weeks ago

How academics and 'big tech' can learn from one another

Academic–industry collaborations offer access to proprietary data and tools but require formal conflict-resolution practices to manage ethical, commercial, and research tensions.
#san-mateo-county
fromsfist.com
2 months ago
California

Embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus Denies Grand Jury Accusations at Court Appearance

fromsfist.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

San Mateo County Sheriff Indicted By Civil Grand Jury on Counts of Retaliation and Conflict of Interest

fromsfist.com
2 months ago
California

Embattled San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus Denies Grand Jury Accusations at Court Appearance

fromsfist.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

San Mateo County Sheriff Indicted By Civil Grand Jury on Counts of Retaliation and Conflict of Interest

US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

This Terrifying Company Is Being Used Against Top Democrats. Trump's Allies May Be Profiting From It.

Bill Pulte used Palantir software at the FHFA while retaining Palantir shares, creating potential conflicts between public duties and private financial gain.
San Francisco
fromMission Local
1 month ago

Sheryl Davis calls herself S.F.'s 'failed bureaucrat.' Now, she's facing a criminal investigation.

San Francisco Human Rights Commission director Sheryl Davis resigned after revelations tying $1.5 million in grants and a $10,000 intern rental to her partner’s nonprofit.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Meet the Trump appointee apparently maintaining 'unheard of' ties to Tesla

GSA deputy commissioner Thomas Shedd is on unpaid leave from Tesla while leading government technology units, raising significant conflict-of-interest concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

ABC defence correspondent Andrew Greene quits after failure to disclose junket

Andrew Greene has been the ABC's defence correspondent for the past 10 years since joining the broadcaster in 2010. In June, the ABC confirmed it was investigating serious allegations that Greene filed a story about a German shipbuilder, ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems, without disclosing that he had travelled to Germany courtesy of the company, which was hoping to win lucrative Australian navy contracts.
Media industry
#intel
fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Skadden Advises Intel On Trump Deal, Because What Are A Few Obvious Conflicts Among Friends? - Above the Law

fromAbove the Law
1 month ago
US politics

Skadden Advises Intel On Trump Deal, Because What Are A Few Obvious Conflicts Among Friends? - Above the Law

US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Tiffany Trump's husband lured Jared Kushner into iffy yacht deal: report

Michael Boulos used Trump family connections to profit from an overcharged superyacht sale to Jared Kushner and conceal the true price.
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

There's More Evidence That Trump Is Profiting from the Presidency

The documents, released late Tuesday, show that Trump began the bond-buying spree one day after he was sworn in on January 20 and that it includes debt sold by companies, local governments, and entities that could be directly affected by his sweeping agenda. All told, Trump made about 690 purchases from January 21 through August 1. The active trading by a president of the United States is unprecedented.
US politics
#trump
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Trump goes on $100 million bond buying spree: Here's what it could signal about future interest rates

fromtime.com
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

An Orgy of Corruption': Trump to Attend Crypto Dinner With Mystery Guests Who Paid Over $1 Million For A Seat

Trump is hosting a dinner for high-spending crypto investors, raising ethical concerns regarding conflict of interest.
The event has been criticized by both Democrats and some Republicans as corrupt.
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago
US politics

Trump defends controversial gift of jet from Qatar DW 05/12/2025

Trump defended plans to receive a luxury Boeing jet gift, which raises concerns about accepting gifts and potential conflicts of interest.
fromFortune
1 month ago
US politics

Trump goes on $100 million bond buying spree: Here's what it could signal about future interest rates

Cryptocurrency
fromtime.com
4 months ago

An Orgy of Corruption': Trump to Attend Crypto Dinner With Mystery Guests Who Paid Over $1 Million For A Seat

Trump is hosting a dinner for high-spending crypto investors, raising ethical concerns regarding conflict of interest.
The event has been criticized by both Democrats and some Republicans as corrupt.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
4 months ago

Trump defends controversial gift of jet from Qatar DW 05/12/2025

Trump defended plans to receive a luxury Boeing jet gift, which raises concerns about accepting gifts and potential conflicts of interest.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Former Ally Testifies About Evidence of San Mateo County Sheriff's Romantic Relationship That She Denies

Some testimony on Day 3 of the removal hearing for San Mateo County Sheriff Christina Corpus contradicts her claims that she had no romantic relationship with the man she hired as her chief of staff. Sheriff Corpus has called Victor Aenlle (pronounced ay-en-jay) a "colleague, a trusted confidante, and a friend," but she has spent the last nine months denying that she and Aenlle had any sort of romantic relationship. The question of whether the two were romantically involved lies at the center of the battle over Corpus's possible removal from office she stands accused of conflict of interest in the hiring of Aenlle as her chief of staff, in addition to other accusations of retaliation and inappropriate conduct.
US politics
fromWIRED
1 month ago

Senators Press Howard Lutnick's Former Investment Firm Over Tariff Conflict of Interest Concerns

Given that one of the purported architects of President Trump's tariff policy is Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, your father and the former Chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, LP, the firm's actions raise obvious conflict-of-interest and insider dealing concerns.
US politics
US politics
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

Exclusive | Staten Island principal admits affair with younger teacher after helping her get tenure: probe

Principal Anthony Cosentino was involved in an affair with a younger teacher, resulting in divorce filings and investigations into conflict-of-interest violations.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Bank of America juniors will be reassigned - but not fired - if they accept PE jobs

Bank of America is implementing a policy requiring junior bankers to disclose future job offers, addressing conflict-of-interest concerns while considering young bankers' ambitions.
US politics
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Yolo County asks AG to join probe into deadly fireworks explosion over 'public perception of conflicts'

Yolo County officials request the state attorney general's involvement in investigating a fireworks explosion due to public concerns about conflicts of interest involving Sheriff's Office employees.
California
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

NIH leader fired amid probe of contract used in attempt to hire spouse, officials say

A senior NIH leader was fired amid an investigation into steering a $3.3 million contract on autism and other topics to benefit his spouse.
US news
US politics
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

NFLPA leaders backs director Howell amid reports

The NFL Players Association executive committee supports Executive Director Lloyd Howell Jr. and denies requesting his resignation amidst ongoing inquiries.
US politics
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Wetzel: Why the NFLPA mess should matter to football fans

Lloyd Howell Jr., NFLPA executive director, earns $3.4 million but also holds a consulting job with a firm seeking NFL ownership, raising conflict of interest concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Labour MPs alarmed by rise in sponsored events arranged by party

Labour MPs are alarmed by corporate receptions arranged by the party, with concerns about conflicts of interest. Invitations are sent directly from the PLP office, raising ethical questions.
UK politics
Women
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Collier denies Unrivaled, WNBA conflict of interest

Napheesa Collier defends against accusations of conflict of interest related to her role in the WNBA negotiations.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

How Donald Trump has profited worldwide from his presidency DW 07/05/2025

Trump's business deals raise ethical questions about the overlap between public duty and private interests.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Tech execs from companies chasing defense contracts are now Army officers. A watchdog is calling for an investigation.

Concerns have arisen over the potential conflicts of interest regarding tech executives who joined the Army Reserve while holding lucrative AI contracts with the Department of Defense.
US politics
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Stephen Miller has a hefty financial stake in a key ICE contractor

"If he hasn't stepped over the line, he's just on the verge of it," Virginia Canter, counsel for ethics and anticorruption at Democracy Defenders Fund, told the Project on Government Oversight.
Marketing tech
#vaccines
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
SF politics

Member of RFK Jr's new vaccine panel withdraws over conflict of interest

Dr. Michael Ross withdrew from the CDC's advisory panel due to conflict of interest concerns.
fromeuronews
3 months ago
Public health

US health secretary ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. dismissed all members of a key CDC advisory panel on vaccines, raising concerns about public trust and safety.
Public health
fromeuronews
3 months ago

US health secretary ousts entire CDC vaccine advisory committee

Health Secretary Kennedy Jr. dismissed all members of a key CDC advisory panel on vaccines, raising concerns about public trust and safety.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Stephen Miller Owns Up to $250,000 in Palantir Stock, Report Finds

Palantir is developing a database of Americans' data for the Trump administration, highlighting potential conflicts of interest.
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Ex-Meath Council chair Tommy Reilly in SIPO probe after rezoned lands linked to son rose in value from 500,000 to 4.2m

The councillor's failure to declare the nature of his sons' interest in lands at Liscarton and his failure to withdraw from such meetings constituted breaches of the Local Government Act 2001.
London politics
European startups
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

Homebuyer lawsuit against eXp dismissed on procedural grounds

Ammann claims conflict of interest violations against eXp, but the court dismissed his complaint due to improper service and lack of specific allegations.
London politics
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Ex-Meath Council chair Tommy Reilly in SIPO probe after rezoned lands linked to son rose from 500,000 to 4.2m

Councillor Tommy Reilly is facing an inquiry for failing to declare a conflict of interest regarding lands in Liscarton.
NYC startup
fromThe Nation
3 months ago

As a DOGE Bro Sets Up Shop at Treasury, His Wife's Finances Invite Scrutiny

Corcos's appointment at Treasury raises serious conflict of interest concerns due to his family's undisclosed financial ties to healthcare and foreign entities.
#health-care
fromPBS News
3 months ago
Marketing tech

How Trump's pick for surgeon general profits from her online followers

Dr. Casey Means' promotion of health products raises questions about potential conflicts of interest in her role as the next U.S. surgeon general.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Healthcare

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to divert public patients from waiting lists

Significant concerns arise over conflicts of interest in public healthcare and the misuse of public resources for private businesses.
Marketing tech
fromPBS News
3 months ago

How Trump's pick for surgeon general profits from her online followers

Dr. Casey Means' promotion of health products raises questions about potential conflicts of interest in her role as the next U.S. surgeon general.
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to divert public patients from waiting lists

Significant concerns arise over conflicts of interest in public healthcare and the misuse of public resources for private businesses.
#elon-musk
fromFast Company
4 months ago
Growth hacking

Elon Musk's DOGE team is using his Grok chatbot in federal government, raising alarms about conflict of interest

fromTruthout
4 months ago
Privacy professionals

This Musk Adviser and DOGE Employee May Be Violating Ethics Rules, Experts Say

Elon Musk's employee's dual role as a political adviser raises serious conflict-of-interest issues.
Ethics experts express concern over the impartiality of government employees involved with private interests.
fromTheregister
5 months ago
Privacy professionals

Dems ask tough questions about DOGE as Musk departs

House Democrats demand transparency regarding Elon Musk's financial disclosures amid concerns over potential conflicts of interest.
Growth hacking
fromFast Company
4 months ago

Elon Musk's DOGE team is using his Grok chatbot in federal government, raising alarms about conflict of interest

Musk's AI chatbot Grok is being used in the U.S. federal government, raising privacy and conflict-of-interest concerns.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
4 months ago

How Silicon Valley's influence in Washington benefits the tech elite | TechCrunch

Elon Musk and other tech billionaires influence federal agencies, raising concerns about conflict of interest and ethics violations.
A significant number of appointments related to Musk and others have occurred under the Trump administration.
Privacy professionals
fromTruthout
4 months ago

This Musk Adviser and DOGE Employee May Be Violating Ethics Rules, Experts Say

Elon Musk's employee's dual role as a political adviser raises serious conflict-of-interest issues.
Ethics experts express concern over the impartiality of government employees involved with private interests.
Law
fromPatently-O
4 months ago

The Ethics of When Lawyers Make Mistakes

Lawyers must understand different jurisdictional duties when admitting mistakes, as they can affect conflict-of-interest evaluations.
NYC startup
fromTruthout
4 months ago

Trump's Border Czar Consulted for Company Poised to Profit Off Immigration Crackdown

Tom Homan's consulting for GEO Group raises potential conflict of interest in his role overseeing immigration enforcement.
SF politics
fromwww.twincities.com
4 months ago

Here's what a Texas oil executive from DOGE is doing inside the Interior Department

Texas oil executive Tyler Hassen, tasked with reorganizing the Interior Department, holds potential conflicts of interest due to his energy investments.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
4 months ago

Sheriff's deputy who allegedly used department employees for work at his home leaves job

Norfolk County sheriff's deputy Thomas Brady resigned amid allegations of soliciting free work from department plumbers, violating state ethics rules.
Law
fromAbove the Law
4 months ago

DOJ's New Biglaw 'Conflict' Policy: A Masterclass in Retaliation Theater - Above the Law

The DOJ's new policy discourages law firms from challenging the administration by redefining 'conflict of interest' to include litigation against it.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Junk judge John McConnell is helping destroy democracy, just like Hannah Dugan

US District Judge John McConnell's involvement with a homeless services provider poses serious conflicts of interest regarding his recent ruling against the Trump administration's policies.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Bill de Blasio to pay NYC nearly $330K for misusing NYPD security detail during failed White House bid

Former Mayor Bill de Blasio has settled a historic $330,000 tab with NYC over the misuse of his NYPD security detail during his presidential bid.
NYC politics
SF real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 months ago

Redfin stockholder files suit over disclosures in Rocket deal

The lawsuit alleges that Redfin and Rocket misled shareholders about material facts related to their acquisition, particularly regarding a conflict of interest with Goldman Sachs.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

How Donald Trump Jr. is cashing in on his dad's presidency

Donald Trump Jr. joined an investment startup focused on 'anti-woke' businesses and quickly secured valuable partnerships, raising conflict of interest concerns.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to funnel public patients

"It is an incredible situation and a major conflict of interest for anybody in a public role to be doing this in relation to their own businesses."
Healthcare
Healthcare
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago

Probe under way as Dail told consultants are creating private companies to avail of public patients

Major conflicts of interest arise when public health officials funnel resources into personal private businesses.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
5 months ago

Kohl's CEO Ashley Buchanan Fired After 4 Months: 'Conflicts' | Entrepreneur

Kohl's CEO Ashley Buchanan was fired due to undisclosed conflicts of interest in vendor transactions.
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