Ethics

OCE released a comprehensive report of its activities since Congress created it in the wake of scandals, some of which ended in lawmakers and staffers going to jail. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

House ethics office defends itself

Nicole Duran · February 8, 2017 7:33 pm

Libel law is no joke. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Beltway Confidential

Melania’s first court win is a warning shot to journalists with dodgy info

David Freddoso · February 7, 2017 6:23 pm

President Trump intends to issue an executive order imposing a five-year ban on lobbying by former administration officials "soon," the official said. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

National Security

Trump signs off on 5-year lobbying ban, two national security actions

Joel Gehrke · January 28, 2017 7:01 pm

The law doesn't require Trump to sell his hotel business. Good government and basic ethics do. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Trump’s hotels already creating conflicts

Washington Examiner · January 28, 2017 2:43 pm

Judge Neil Gorsuch has made President Trump's short list of potential Supreme Court nominees. (Screenshot)

A possible Trump Supreme Court nominee talks ethics in Denver

Todd Shepherd · January 27, 2017 10:45 pm

Breaking with precedent, Trump did not release his tax returns during the presidential campaign. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Trump critics plan to hold a protest march on tax day

Joseph Lawler · January 26, 2017 3:57 pm

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced its legal team for dealing with compliance and ethics matters. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Trump announces White House ethics team

Alex Pappas · January 25, 2017 10:53 pm

Praise for Trump for divesting considered premature at best and sarcastic and biased at worst. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Lawmakers scold ethics chief for tweeting

Nicole Duran · January 24, 2017 12:51 am

President Trump's sons and a Trump Organization executive are now in charge of the family business. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump resigned from hundreds of positions just before taking office

Kyle Feldscher · January 23, 2017 9:02 pm

"If confirmed, I will only take a salary of $1, to be official, but I don't intend to take a salary either," said Education Secretary-designate Betsy DeVos. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Beltway Confidential

Trump’s education secretary won’t take a salary from taxpayers

Jason Russell · January 18, 2017 1:48 am

In response to the Trump plan, Walter Shaub has taken it upon himself to loudly and publicly protest. (Image courtesy screenshot)

Beltway Confidential

The unethical Office of Government Ethics

Charlie Spies · January 17, 2017 3:38 pm

Poll: Public curiosity about Trump’s tax returns is growing

Poll: Public curiosity about Trump’s tax returns is growing

Joseph Lawler · January 16, 2017 10:36 pm