Democrats press RFK Jr. on an ethics agreement change involving law firm feesHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces scrutiny from congressional Democrats over ethics disclosures. Kennedy promised not to collect fees from litigation against drugmakers of a cervical cancer vaccine before his confirmation. Kennedy said he would transfer the fees to his son. However, lawmakers recently learned Kennedy transferred the funds to…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution12d agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthrfk jr ethics scrutiny
US government foots bill for television advertisement featuring Trump's midterm messagingAn ad running on Fox News and Newsmax showing images of President Donald Trump and calling for the defeat of communism was paid for by the U.S. government. The 30-second spot was the result of a $14,000 ad buy, according to AdImpact, which tracks media spending. The ad doesn’t say who to vote for, but it echoes Trump's midterm messaging. Democratic Rep.…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution13d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyJamie Raskinhatch act controversy
Senate is to vote on cryptocurrency regulation as Democrats push back on Trump investmentsThe Senate is set to vote on whether to move forward with legislation to create a new regulatory framework for cryptocurrency. It's a pivotal election-year test for the $2.3 trillion market as many Democrats say it doesn’t go far enough to rein in President Donald Trump’s investments. Tuesday's vote will come as the crypto industry has become a major…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution22d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologycryptocurrency regulation vote
Trump agreed to new ethics rules to get a crypto bill across the line. But that might not be enoughTo help get a sweeping cryptocurrency bill across the line, President Donald Trump has agreed to new ethics provisions. On Sunday night, Republicans said Trump had agreed to a requirement to either divest or place in a blind trust any “significant” financial interest in an entity that issues cryptocurrencies. The new measures also give state attorneys…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologycrypto bill senate vote
Trump agrees to new bipartisan ethics provision in massive crypto bill, GOP aide saysPresident Donald Trump has agreed to a significant portion of a stringent ethics proposal that is part of a broader cryptocurrency bill headed for a key vote this week. That's according to a senior GOP official involved in the negotiations. A core group of Democrats, as well as Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina had called for measures that…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution23d agoWhole story →GovernmentTechnologyDonald TrumpThom Tilliscrypto bill vote
Arizona group home provider at center of pay-to-play scandal escapes penalties for boy's deathA 9-year-old boy died in 2022 after missing insulin doses at an Arizona group home. There were no penalties for Jakob Blodgett's death, and the provider now stands at the center of a political controversy involving Gov. Katie Hobbs. Records show Sunshine Residential Homes received a rate increase after it made a contribution to Hobbs' inaugural fund. The…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthKatie Hobbsarizona group home scandal
Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration misused $10 million, but no charges filedA Florida grand jury found that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” $10 million in taxpayer money it diverted to a charity run by his wife and was later used for political purposes. But the grand jury said it did not have enough information to file criminal charges against any individual. DeSantis on Thursday did not dispute…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentHealthRon DeSantisflorida grand jury report
