By Robert Reich / RobertReich.orgApr 13, 2017
In a lawsuit over the emoluments clause, attorneys for the United States are representing Trump’s personal financial interests, not the broader interests of American citizens. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Ariana Tobin and Derek Kravitz / ProPublicaApr 2, 2017
News organizations join forces to publish White House staffers' income and holdings, exposing potential conflicts of interest. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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By Annie Waldman / ProPublicaMar 22, 2017
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wrote to Education Secretary Betsy DeVos (pictured) to cite ProPublica’s reporting and request more information on Taylor Hansen’s role. He quit that day. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
Emma Niles / TruthdigMar 2, 2017
The National Economic Council, headed by Gary Cohn (pictured), named 13 new hires a day before the president repeated his “drain the swamp” promise in a speech to Congress. The council's makeup is raising conflict-of-interest concerns. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
Staff / TruthdigFeb 27, 2017
Given his vast portfolio, it’s not clear how the Trump son-in-law and presidential adviser is going to avoid issues that could affect his bank account. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
By Lauren McCauley / Common DreamsFeb 10, 2017
After her boss slammed Nordstrom company for dropping his daughter's fashion line, Trump's top aide encouraged Americans to "go buy Ivanka's stuff." After her boss slammed Nordstrom company for dropping his daughter's fashion line, Trump's top aide encouraged Americans to "go buy Ivanka's stuff." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
By Jon Queally / Common DreamsFeb 5, 2017
Conflict-of-interest concerns surfaced Saturday after it was revealed that a recent business trip by Donald Trump's son cost taxpayers nearly $100,000. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Lauren McCauley / Common DreamsJan 6, 2017
An analysis published in The Wall Street Journal revealed the scope of Trump's web of debt and the financial institutions "in a potentially powerful position over the incoming president." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )
By Nadia Prupis / Common DreamsNov 23, 2016
Charges of nepotism haven't stopped the president-elect's daughter from joining a meeting with a head of state for second time in a week. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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