Ethics

President Trump is on track to spend more than his predecessor on travel, according to records obtained by conservative watchdog group Judicial Watch. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump’s political, leisure travel costs may end up topping Obama’s

Steven Nelson · January 19, 2018 11:03 pm

Former FBI Director James Comey, who graduated from the College of William & Mary in 1982, will teach a course on ethical leadership at his alma mater. Comey said he's "thrilled" about the opportunity. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

James Comey to teach course on ‘ethical leadership’ at William & Mary

Kelly Cohen · January 19, 2018 2:02 pm

Rep. Trey Gowdy, R-S.C., informed House Speaker Paul Ryan that he would be stepping down from his role on the House Ethics Committee in a letter on Jan. 10, the details of which were not made public until Saturday. Gowdy cited an increasing workload in his other committees as the reason for his resignation. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Trey Gowdy resigns as House Ethics Committee member

Gabby Morrongiello · January 13, 2018 8:47 pm

The federal government paid more than $375,0000 over 10 years to settle complaints filed against House lawmakers. The settlements are categorized more broadly to include discrimination based on race, sex, age, disability and other factors. (Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Feds paid more than $375,000 over 10 years settling complaints for House lawmakers

Susan Ferrechio · January 12, 2018 6:18 pm

FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe, who helped lead the investigation into Hillary Clinton's private email server, has faced criticism from Republicans over his wife's ties to the Democratic Party and her election bid in Virginia.

FBI documents show Andrew McCabe had no conflict of interest in Clinton email probe

Kelly Cohen · January 5, 2018 10:43 pm

President Trump on Tuesday tweeted out at North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, comparing the size of their "nuclear buttons."
(Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg)

Former Bush ethics lawyer: ‘Psychologically unfit’ Trump should not have nukes, should be removed

Naomi Lim · January 3, 2018 3:27 am

"Using Twitter on Christmas Eve to intimidate a witness (McCabe) in a criminal investigation is not a very Christian way to celebrate the holiday," Richard Painter tweeted Sunday. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

National Security

Former Bush ethics lawyer thanks Trump for making Robert Mueller’s job ‘easier’

Kelly Cohen · December 25, 2017 8:57 pm

President Trump Sunday retweeted an image in which he is in a limousine with the text "WINNING" at the top and a dark stain on the sole of one of his shoes with the letters "CNN." (screenshot)

Former ethics chief calls Trump ‘wannabe autocrat’ for apparent anti-CNN tweet

Kelly Cohen · December 24, 2017 3:54 pm

Rep. Blake Farenthold's former communications director told the Ethics committee that she was asked, and at one point yelled at, to assist with campaign-related projects. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Ex-Blake Farenthold aide claims she was urged to perform campaign-related tasks: Report

Diana Stancy Correll · December 22, 2017 6:51 pm

The Media’s Favorite ‘Ethicist’

Ethan Epstein · December 22, 2017 9:00 am

The group will also examine "allegations that Representative Farenthold may have made false statements or omissions in his testimony to the Committee." (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

House Ethics Committee votes unanimously to expand scope of Farenthold investigation

Diana Stancy Correll · December 21, 2017 11:29 pm

The Nevada Democrat denied the allegations against him, but announced last week he would not seek re-election next year. (AP Photo/Chase Stevens)

House Ethics launches investigative subcommittee to probe sexual misconduct allegations against Ruben Kihuen

Melissa Quinn · December 21, 2017 11:07 pm