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· Oct 15
America has no kings. That’s kind of the whole point.
Good news: 21 state and district attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought yesterday, opposing his moves to shutter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
State attorneys general sue Trump administration over efforts to shutter CFPB
20 states and the District of Columbia argue that the Trump administration has a legal duty to keep funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
www.politico.com
December 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Good news: 21 state and district attorneys general filed a lawsuit against Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought yesterday, opposing his moves to shutter the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
The SEC outright dismissed seven crypto cases this year.
Five have known Trump ties.
Yes, that's an ethics issue.
Five have known Trump ties.
Yes, that's an ethics issue.
The S.E.C. Was Tough on Crypto. It Pulled Back After Trump Returned to Office.
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The SEC outright dismissed seven crypto cases this year.
Five have known Trump ties.
Yes, that's an ethics issue.
Five have known Trump ties.
Yes, that's an ethics issue.
Trump and his allies have raised nearly $2 billion since the beginning of his second term. The majority of donors contributing large sums also have a lot riding on the administration's actions, suggesting massive levels of transactionalism.
Hundreds of Big Post-Election Donors Have Benefited From Trump’s Return to Office
Well into his second term, the president and his allies have continued aggressively raising money. Many donors have interests before his administration, The Times found.
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Trump and his allies have raised nearly $2 billion since the beginning of his second term. The majority of donors contributing large sums also have a lot riding on the administration's actions, suggesting massive levels of transactionalism.
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Today, the AHA & CREW filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students. The brief conveys the importance of international scholars and students to American higher education. 🗃️
AHA Files Amicus Brief in Support of Foreign Scholars - AHA
The American Historical Association (AHA), in collaboration with Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), has filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit again...
www.historians.org
December 22, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Today, the AHA & CREW filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard University’s lawsuit against the federal government over the university’s ability to host foreign scholars and students. The brief conveys the importance of international scholars and students to American higher education. 🗃️
NEW: We just filed an amicus brief, on behalf of several scholarly associations, urging the First Circuit to reject the Trump administration’s unlawful efforts to restrict Harvard from hosting international scholars and students.
CREW files First Circuit amicus brief supporting Harvard’s ability to host international scholars and students - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The court should reject the Trump administration’s efforts to restrict Harvard from hosting international scholars and students.
www.citizensforethics.org
December 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
NEW: We just filed an amicus brief, on behalf of several scholarly associations, urging the First Circuit to reject the Trump administration’s unlawful efforts to restrict Harvard from hosting international scholars and students.
The Trump administration has bulldozed past Congress’ appropriations power as it reorganizes the federal government.
One example? Shuttering the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.
One example? Shuttering the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.
Appropriators backed a crime-fighting unit. DOJ closed it anyway. - Roll Call
The Trump administration has shuttered a Reagan-era program that coordinated major transnational crime investigations.
rollcall.com
December 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Trump administration has bulldozed past Congress’ appropriations power as it reorganizes the federal government.
One example? Shuttering the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.
One example? Shuttering the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.
NEW: We just sued DOJ for failing to turn over records about the agency’s collection of confidential voter information from state voter rolls.
CREW sues DOJ for failing to produce records on voter data collection - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW is suing the Department of Justice (DOJ) for failing to produce records on an expedited basis in response to CREW’s FOIA requests about the agency’s collection of confidential voter information f...
www.citizensforethics.org
December 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
NEW: We just sued DOJ for failing to turn over records about the agency’s collection of confidential voter information from state voter rolls.
At least 20 people who have received clemency from President Trump so far this year were also forgiven of financial penalties totaling tens of millions.
Some of these offenders owed money to victims of fraud. Now they won't get their money back.
Some of these offenders owed money to victims of fraud. Now they won't get their money back.
Trump’s pardons wipe out payments to defrauded victims
In addition to clearing prison sentences, the president’s clemency actions have erased millions in restitution payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
At least 20 people who have received clemency from President Trump so far this year were also forgiven of financial penalties totaling tens of millions.
Some of these offenders owed money to victims of fraud. Now they won't get their money back.
Some of these offenders owed money to victims of fraud. Now they won't get their money back.
NEW: Trump has cycled through four Office of Government Ethics directors just this year—turning an agency built for independence into a revolving door of political loyalists.
Trump’s unprecedented meddling has turned OGE into a revolving door - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
Eric Ueland is the fourth person to hold the top position at OGE this year, adding to a rapid series of politically motivated shake-ups.
www.citizensforethics.org
December 19, 2025 at 3:43 PM
NEW: Trump has cycled through four Office of Government Ethics directors just this year—turning an agency built for independence into a revolving door of political loyalists.
Even President Trump's chief of staff acknowledged that DOJ's indictment of NY AG Letitia James was based on "retribution."
This is not normal. Political prosecutions are the stuff of kings and dictators, not presidents.
This is not normal. Political prosecutions are the stuff of kings and dictators, not presidents.
Trump’s Top Aide Acknowledges ‘Score Settling’ Behind Prosecutions
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Even President Trump's chief of staff acknowledged that DOJ's indictment of NY AG Letitia James was based on "retribution."
This is not normal. Political prosecutions are the stuff of kings and dictators, not presidents.
This is not normal. Political prosecutions are the stuff of kings and dictators, not presidents.
BREAKING: The DC Circuit Court of Appeals denied DOGE's effort to prevent turning over much needed—and long overdue—information to CREW on its structure and operations.
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
DC Circuit unanimously denies DOGE effort to block discovery in CREW FOIA lawsuit - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The DC Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously denied DOGE's latest attempt to prevent discovery in CREW's lawsuit.
www.citizensforethics.org
December 18, 2025 at 8:53 PM
BREAKING: The DC Circuit Court of Appeals denied DOGE's effort to prevent turning over much needed—and long overdue—information to CREW on its structure and operations.
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
This is a huge win for transparency and accountability!
NEW: We've tracked at least 33 pardoned January 6th insurrectionists who have been rearrested, charged or sentenced for other crimes since the attack on the capitol. Four of them allegedly reoffended after Trump's pardon.
At least 33 pardoned insurrectionists face other criminal charges—but many are now going free - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
At least 33 January 6th insurrectionists pardoned by Trump have been rearrested, charged or sentenced for other crimes since January 6, 2021.
www.citizensforethics.org
December 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
NEW: We've tracked at least 33 pardoned January 6th insurrectionists who have been rearrested, charged or sentenced for other crimes since the attack on the capitol. Four of them allegedly reoffended after Trump's pardon.
Since Trump's return to office, the SEC has reportedly dismissed more than 60% of its lawsuits against crypto firms, benefiting many companies with financial ties to the Trump family's crypto empire.
The S.E.C. Was Tough on Crypto. It Pulled Back After Trump Returned to Office.
www.nytimes.com
December 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Since Trump's return to office, the SEC has reportedly dismissed more than 60% of its lawsuits against crypto firms, benefiting many companies with financial ties to the Trump family's crypto empire.
Let's make this very clear and simple: The Constitution bars anyone from being elected to the White House more than twice.
No wishful thinking or book by the president's former defense counsel changes that.
No wishful thinking or book by the president's former defense counsel changes that.
Exclusive | Trump Told by Alan Dershowitz Constitutionality of Third Term Is Unclear
Trump’s former lawyer presented him with his forthcoming book that concludes the Constitution is ambiguous on the question.
www.wsj.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Let's make this very clear and simple: The Constitution bars anyone from being elected to the White House more than twice.
No wishful thinking or book by the president's former defense counsel changes that.
No wishful thinking or book by the president's former defense counsel changes that.
NEW: We just filed a lawsuit, on behalf of a coalition of nonprofits, asking the court to prevent the Trump administration from unlawfully defunding the work of the CIGIE.
Without inspectors general, waste, fraud and abuse goes unchecked.
Without inspectors general, waste, fraud and abuse goes unchecked.
Lawsuit filed to protect crucial watchdogs from Trump-Vance administration assault - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
A coalition of nonprofit organizations are uniting to defend the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) from a Trump-Vance administration attempt to defund it.
www.citizensforethics.org
December 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
NEW: We just filed a lawsuit, on behalf of a coalition of nonprofits, asking the court to prevent the Trump administration from unlawfully defunding the work of the CIGIE.
Without inspectors general, waste, fraud and abuse goes unchecked.
Without inspectors general, waste, fraud and abuse goes unchecked.
The nonprofit National Links Trust was restoring DC's public golf courses.
When the Trump admin threatened to end their involvement, the group proposed an oversight board chaired by Trump.
When the Trump admin threatened to end their involvement, the group proposed an oversight board chaired by Trump.
Exclusive | Trump’s Next Renovation Target: D.C.’s Golf Courses
The president wants to play a central role in redeveloping Washington’s public courses, including one that sits on a prime stretch of real estate.
www.wsj.com
December 17, 2025 at 7:49 PM
The nonprofit National Links Trust was restoring DC's public golf courses.
When the Trump admin threatened to end their involvement, the group proposed an oversight board chaired by Trump.
When the Trump admin threatened to end their involvement, the group proposed an oversight board chaired by Trump.
NEW: The US Comptroller General, who leads the Government Accountability Office, is set to leave office on Dec. 29.
His departure will leave one of the few agencies that has served as a check on the executive branch’s power without a permanent leader.
His departure will leave one of the few agencies that has served as a check on the executive branch’s power without a permanent leader.
One of the last remaining checks on presidential power is leaving office by the end of the month - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
www.citizensforethics.org
December 17, 2025 at 4:08 PM
NEW: The US Comptroller General, who leads the Government Accountability Office, is set to leave office on Dec. 29.
His departure will leave one of the few agencies that has served as a check on the executive branch’s power without a permanent leader.
His departure will leave one of the few agencies that has served as a check on the executive branch’s power without a permanent leader.
Members of Congress should act for the interests of the American public—not for their personal financial gain.
That's why House members need to advance the bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act, which would finally end congressional stock trading.
That's why House members need to advance the bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act, which would finally end congressional stock trading.
December 17, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Members of Congress should act for the interests of the American public—not for their personal financial gain.
That's why House members need to advance the bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act, which would finally end congressional stock trading.
That's why House members need to advance the bipartisan Restore Trust in Congress Act, which would finally end congressional stock trading.
A Wisconsin judge ruled yesterday there is enough evidence to proceed to trial in a felony forgery case against an attorney and an aide to President Trump for their role in the 2020 fake elector scheme.
Wisconsin judge rules Trump aides must face trial in 2020 fake elector scheme
A Wisconsin judge has ruled there is enough evidence to proceed to trial in a felony forgery case against an attorney and an aide to President Donald Trump for their role in the 2020 fake elector sche...
apnews.com
December 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
A Wisconsin judge ruled yesterday there is enough evidence to proceed to trial in a felony forgery case against an attorney and an aide to President Trump for their role in the 2020 fake elector scheme.
Who watches the watchdogs? That would be the role of CIGIE, a body that oversees inspectors general misconduct.
But the fight to fund CIGIE raises concerns around effective oversight and the Trump admin's attack on ethics norms.
We're investigating.
But the fight to fund CIGIE raises concerns around effective oversight and the Trump admin's attack on ethics norms.
We're investigating.
FOIA Requests - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
By investigating and releasing government records publicly, CREW is able to foster better transparency and receive answers to pressing questions.
www.citizensforethics.org
December 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Who watches the watchdogs? That would be the role of CIGIE, a body that oversees inspectors general misconduct.
But the fight to fund CIGIE raises concerns around effective oversight and the Trump admin's attack on ethics norms.
We're investigating.
But the fight to fund CIGIE raises concerns around effective oversight and the Trump admin's attack on ethics norms.
We're investigating.
A firm with deep ties to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly secretly received funding from a $220 million taxpayer-funded DHS ad campaign.
The public deserves answers on how the firm ended up getting this money. The DHS inspector general must open an investigation.
The public deserves answers on how the firm ended up getting this money. The DHS inspector general must open an investigation.
December 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
A firm with deep ties to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem reportedly secretly received funding from a $220 million taxpayer-funded DHS ad campaign.
The public deserves answers on how the firm ended up getting this money. The DHS inspector general must open an investigation.
The public deserves answers on how the firm ended up getting this money. The DHS inspector general must open an investigation.
We're investigating the Coast Guard for stocking Trump alcohol at their retail stores that give discounts to federal employees.
The public should know how much Trump is profiting from these sales.
The public should know how much Trump is profiting from these sales.
CREW requests records on selling Trump Wine and Cider at Coast Guard Exchanges - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
CREW requested records from the U.S. Coast Guard concerning the sale of Trump-branded alcoholic beverages at Coast Guard Exchanges.
www.citizensforethics.org
December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We're investigating the Coast Guard for stocking Trump alcohol at their retail stores that give discounts to federal employees.
The public should know how much Trump is profiting from these sales.
The public should know how much Trump is profiting from these sales.
DOJ has sent demands to at least 40 states for their statewide voter registration data.
That runs afoul of federal law.
The courts should dismiss DOJ's lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking them to turn over voter data.
That runs afoul of federal law.
The courts should dismiss DOJ's lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking them to turn over voter data.
CREW files amicus briefs in support of states’ refusal to turn over voter rolls to DOJ - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington
The courts should dismiss the government’s lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking to force them to turn over their states’ voter rolls
www.citizensforethics.org
December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
DOJ has sent demands to at least 40 states for their statewide voter registration data.
That runs afoul of federal law.
The courts should dismiss DOJ's lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking them to turn over voter data.
That runs afoul of federal law.
The courts should dismiss DOJ's lawsuits against California and Oregon seeking them to turn over voter data.
Judge Emil Bove's decision to attend a political event for a president whose policies and actions will appear before the court he serves on could cause the public to question his judgment and impartiality. Judges must hold themselves to a higher standard.
Emil Bove Attends Trump Rally in Rare Move for Federal Judge (3)
Emil Bove, a top Trump Justice Department official turned federal appeals court judge, attended a campaign-style presidential rally in Pennsylvania in a highly unusual move for a sitting judge.
news.bloomberglaw.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Judge Emil Bove's decision to attend a political event for a president whose policies and actions will appear before the court he serves on could cause the public to question his judgment and impartiality. Judges must hold themselves to a higher standard.
The Kennedy Center is being investigated for alleged cronyism, self-dealing and misuse of funds.
Taxpayers deserve answers now. 🧵
Taxpayers deserve answers now. 🧵
Senate Democrats Investigate Kennedy Center Deals With Trump Allies
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
The Kennedy Center is being investigated for alleged cronyism, self-dealing and misuse of funds.
Taxpayers deserve answers now. 🧵
Taxpayers deserve answers now. 🧵