President Donald Trump dismissed David Huitema from his role as director of the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) on Monday. OGE is responsible for overseeing the executive branch's ethics ...

David Huitema, Director of the Office of Government Ethics, at his office in Washington, January 2, 2025. President Donald Trump removed the head of the Office of Government Ethics from his post, the ...

During his first year in office, President Biden has successfully implemented some ethics-related policies, but outside observers think that is not enough to safeguard against future abuses of power.

Reflecting on Civic Learning Week (CLW), an annual event hosted by iCivics highlighting the importance of civic education in sustaining and strengthening constitutional democracy in the United States.

Days after his abrupt firing, the former director of the Office of Government Ethics said that although he was appointed by former President Biden, he was ready to work for the Trump administration.

The Kentucky legislature is moving two government ethics bills aimed at Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear — but also, lawmakers, say, at future governors from both parties who will follow him. On Friday ...

SALEM, Ore. — An audit released today by the Oregon Secretary of State found that the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC) and state ethics laws could improve ethical culture and trust in ...

Leaders from government and civic organizations participate in the Government Ethics Advisory Council to share ideas and brainstorm solutions to some of the most pressing ethical dilemmas in the area ...

The Office of Government Ethics is seeking public feedback by July 22 on its strategic plan for the next five years. “The executive branch ethics program strives to protect the trust between the ...

Elon Musk is working to slash federal spending while also promoting his business ventures. Experts in government ethics are worried he's acting in his own best interest and not in the country's.

The Trump business empire’s expansion into nuclear fusion is alarming ethics experts who warn it poses glaring conflicts of interest and risks the federal government playing favorites in what has been ...

Louisiana legislators could remove the public’s ability to confidentially or anonymously raise concerns about illegal activity by government employees and elected officials. The Louisiana House and ...