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Ethics Watch

Tracking conflicts of interest, financial disclosures, ethics investigations, and the federal accountability infrastructure — across administrations, both parties.

Ethics Watch

Inspector General Offices: What They Do and What Happens When They're Removed

The front-line defenders against federal waste and corruption.

Ethics Watch

How the Emoluments Clause Works, and the Legal History of Challenges to It

The constitutional provision banning gifts from foreign governments has been tested repeatedly — with mixed results in court.

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What Federal Anti-Nepotism Laws Say and Where Courts Have Drawn the Line

The rules around family members in government positions are clearer than the political debate suggests.

Ethics Watch

A Tracker: Federal Officials Facing Ethics Investigations in 2025–2026

An ongoing record of open inquiries, referrals, and administrative actions across the executive branch.