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Ethics & Reform

CREW testifies in California to support change to ensure Secretary of State’s ability to remove constitutionally ineligible candidates from the ballot

California should give its Secretary of State the authority to remove constitutionally ineligible candidates for president from the ballot.

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Ethics & Reform

Congress must prioritize judicial security

Congress must prioritize judicial security and discourage hostile rhetoric against judges by elected and appointed government officials, according to testimony submitted by CREW.

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Corruption

CREW submits statement for the record on D’Esposito’s nomination

The Senate must reject former Representative Anthony D’Esposito’s nomination for Inspector General at the Department of Labor due to his history of allegedly violating ethics rules, according to a statement for the record submitted to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs by Donald Sherman, CREW’s Executive Director and Chief Counsel.

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Corruption

Congress must take seriously the threats posed by Trump’s D.C. takeover

Congress must stand up to Trump’s authoritarian power grab for the sake of democracy, protecting D.C.’s autonomy and giving the American public the answers they deserve.

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Democracy

Election security hearing should focus on Trump’s unlawful overreach not conspiracy theories

Congress should conduct oversight of President Trump’s reckless gutting of federal support for election assistance and unlawful overreach.

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USMS nominee must prioritize needs of judiciary and not allow politicization

The nominee for USMS director should consistently prioritize the safety and enforcement needs of the federal courts.

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Money in Politics

Congress: Look to the GAO and inspectors general to help address improper payments, not DOGE

The Trump administration should focus on carrying out existing recommendations from IGs and the GAO for addressing improper payments, rather than firing watchdogs and creating DOGE.

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Ethics & Reform

Donald Sherman testifies on importance of VA oversight and accountability

Trump’s actions during his first weeks in office could harm American veterans by undermining oversight and accountability at the Department of Veterans Affairs

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Corruption

CREW testifies in California to support change to ensure Secretary of State’s ability to remove constitutionally ineligible candidates from the ballot

Congress must prioritize judicial security

CREW submits statement for the record on D’Esposito’s nomination

Congress must take seriously the threats posed by Trump’s D.C. takeover

Election security hearing should focus on Trump’s unlawful overreach not conspiracy theories

USMS nominee must prioritize needs of judiciary and not allow politicization

Congress: Look to the GAO and inspectors general to help address improper payments, not DOGE

Donald Sherman testifies on importance of VA oversight and accountability

Senate must probe how Jamieson Greer will handle tariffs as U.S. Trade Representative

Senate must get answers from Zeldin about financial conflicts and op-ed payments

Senate must consider whether Bondi can serve as nonpartisan AG

The Senate should reject Russell Vought’s nomination to be Director at OMB

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