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Government 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

Inspector General offices are the federal government's internal watchdogs. Here's how the system works — and what it looks like when officials are dismissed.

Ethics Watch

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

The Constitution bans federal officeholders from accepting payments from foreign governments. After three lawsuits, no court has ruled on the merits. Here's why.

Ethics Watch

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

Federal law prohibits officials from hiring relatives — but gaps, exceptions, and a contested White House carve-out complicate enforcement. Here's what the statute says.

Ethics Watch

Federal Ethics Investigations Tracker: 2025–2026

An ongoing log of open ethics inquiries, Inspector General investigations, and congressional referrals involving federal officials. Updated as developments occur.

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