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Ethics Watchdog Flags Senator’s Potential Conflict of Interest

Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, a Rhode Island Democrat, is under scrutiny following allegations of a potential conflict of interest involving his wife's environmental nonprofit organization.

Congressional Watchdog Recommends Changes to Prevent Future Infant Formula Shortages

A recent report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights key vulnerabilities in the infant formula supply chain and suggests reforms to prevent future shortages. This comes after a 2022 formula crisis left families across the nation struggling to access an essential source of infant nutrition.

Former Illinois Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike Fined Over Ethics Violation

Dr. Ngozi Ezike, former head of the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) who oversaw the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has been fined $150,000 for violating Illinois' ethics laws.

Kent State Professor Faces Backlash Over Comments Praising October 7 Attacks

Imam Nader Taha, a mathematics professor at Kent State University and religious leader at the Islamic Society of Akron and Kent (ISAK), is facing widespread condemnation after a video of his sermon praising the October 7 terrorist attacks surfaced. The sermon, delivered on December 13, 2024, described the attacks as a “miracle” and a victory against the “Children of Israel.”

Two Children Found Abandoned at the Border

Two children were found abandoned at the southern border with a note to give to authorities.

American Airlines Ends DEI Hiring Policies After Federal Complaint

American Airlines has agreed to end its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring practices following pressure from a conservative watchdog group, America First Legal (AFL)

Watchdog Group ‘Fix the Court’ Under Fire for Paying Director 96% of Its Revenue

The nonprofit Fix the Court, an organization advocating for Supreme Court reforms under the banner of “ethics” and “transparency,” is facing backlash for questionable financial practices. Fiscal 2023 financial disclosures reveal the group paid its director, Gabe Roth, a salary amounting to 96% of its annual revenue.

Biden Administration Spent $1 Billion on DEI Grants Amid Declining Student Performance

The Department of Education under President Joe Biden has directed more than $1 billion toward diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives since 2021, according to a report by watchdog group Parents Defending Education (PDE).

Consumers’ Research Accuses Yeti of Promoting Woke DEI Initiatives

Conservative watchdog group Consumers’ Research has accused outdoor gear brand Yeti of promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, including partnerships with organizations that...

UN Nuclear Watchdog Orders Iran to Boost Cooperation, Plans Comprehensive Report

The United Nations nuclear watchdog's 35-nation Board of Governors passed a resolution Thursday urging Iran to improve its cooperation with the International Atomic Energy...

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