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Congress should not get a pass on cleaning its own house
If Democrats make gains this fall and want to lead on government ethics, they must also meet the high ethical standards they set for the executive branch.
Press Releases
CREW Statement on Roger Stone Commutation
Roger Stone is appropriately a convicted felon and belongs in prison. This is one more example of President Trump at his most corrupt.
FOIA Requests
CREW requests DOJ and FBI records on companies related to Trump
CREW requests all records related to investigations conducted by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (“FBI”) of companies owned or associated with Donald J. Trump, including but not limited to, investigations under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, using the following search terms: Caribusiness, China Trademark, DJ Aerospace, DT Dubai, DT Home…
Investigations
Lack of transparency at Mar-a-Lago, White House raises ethical concerns
On March 24, four Senate Democrats introduced the MAR-A-LAGO Act (Make Access Records Available to Lead American Government Openness Act) requiring the Trump administration to publish White House visitor logs as well as those for the properties in which the president conducts business, including Trump Tower, Trump National Golf Club, and his Mar-a-Lago resort, which…
Investigations
At least 15 more Hatch Act violations by Trump officials during the conventions
The Trump administration’s persistent violations, including 15 in the last two weeks, raise questions about criminal liabilities for Trump himself.
Legal Complaints
Press Releases
CREW statement on G-7 Doral announcement
The president’s reversal shows that pressure works, that those fighting to hold the line for an ethical government can still sometimes dial down his corruption.
Investigations
Bolton testimony would address all six points of the president’s defense
Accounts from John Bolton’s book underscore why he is one of the witnesses critical to ensuring a fair and deliberate Senate trial.
Investigations
Foreign campaign money shows fault with Citizens United
According to USA Today, a Turkish religious movement may have donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to congressional and presidential candidates during the past several years. If true, such donations are blatantly illegal: federal law bans foreign nationals from making political contributions, whether “directly or indirectly,” in connection with a federal, state, or local election.