The Trump Administration Admits Violating Its Own Ethics Pledge

Derek Kravitz / ProPublica Oct 24, 2019 Despite the president's vow to "drain the swamp," a government report finds appointees in multiple agencies have acted inappropriately. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Top Trump Administration Scandals—Aside From Trump’s

Juan Cole / Informed Comment Jul 14, 2019 The resignation of the secretary of Labor Alex Acosta is only the most recent in a string of such scandals for the current administration. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: The GOP Is the Most Corrupt Party in Living Memory

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jun 19, 2019 Not since Warren G. Harding’s sordid administration have so many grifters, crooks and cronies occupied positions of power in Washington. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Recording Reveals Oil Industry Execs Laughing About Access to Trump

Lance Williams / Reveal Mar 27, 2019 Lobbyists openly acknowledge they haven't enjoyed this kind of influence in the White House since Dick Cheney was vice president. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Former Trump Officials Are Openly Flouting Rules Against Lobbying

DEREK KRAVITZ / ProPublica Feb 15, 2019 As many as 18, including ex-Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, have found ways to sidestep the administration's ethics pledge. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

The Revolver (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Feb 14, 2019 Trump’s pick to lead the Department of the Interior has been through the revolving door between government and lobbying so much it’ll make your head spin. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

National Parks Struggle to Stay Open, Safe During Shutdown

Brady McCombs and John Flesher / The Associated Press Jan 5, 2019 Former Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke had a message for visitors: “Grab a trash bag and take some trash out with you." Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to Step Down

Julia Conley / Common Dreams Dec 15, 2018 Zinke is facing 17 ethics violation investigations and scrutiny over his ties to the fossil fuel industry. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Will Democrats Back a ‘Green New Deal’?

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Nov 22, 2018 Capitol Hill up-and-comers and organizations like the Sunrise Movement can offer hope for our collective future—if Congress can rise to the occasion. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Northern California Fire Death Toll at 56; 130 missing

KATHLEEN RONAYNE / The Associated Press Nov 15, 2018 As the scope of the wildfire sets in, a sheriff says more than 450 people have been assigned to comb through charred remains for more bodies. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Fight the Victims (Video)

Mark Fiore / Truthdig Nov 15, 2018 With the deadly fires in California still burning and hundreds of people missing, Trump thought it would be a good idea to blame the fires on his favorite punching-bag state. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Homeland Security Chief May Be on Trump’s Chopping Block

COLLEEN LONG, ZEKE MILLER and CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated Press Nov 13, 2018 Kirstjen Nielsen defended the administration's practice of separating children from parents, but the president is said to have soured on her. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )