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Trump Family's Crypto Wealth Soars Amidst Relaxed Regulations

President Trump's cryptocurrency investments, including meme coins and a stake in World Liberty Financial, have increased his family's net worth by approximately $2.9 billion, raising ethical concerns due to relaxed regulation under his administration and the opacity of his financial disclosures.

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Senators Accuse Musk of Misusing White House Role to Benefit Starlink

Thirteen Democratic senators accuse Elon Musk of using his White House advisory role to secure Starlink deals in five countries—India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Lesotho—between March and April, prompting calls for an investigation into potential self-dealing and conflicts of interest.

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German Government Appoints Journalist with Lobbying Ties as Spokesperson

Stefan Kornelius, former head of politics at Süddeutsche Zeitung and member of several pro-government organizations, was appointed as the German government spokesperson, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and blurring lines between journalism and government advocacy.

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Proxy Advisory Firms' Influence on Corporate Governance and Financial Performance

The House Financial Services Committee's April 29th hearing exposed how ISS and Glass Lewis, controlling 97% of the proxy advisory market, significantly influence corporate governance and shareholder voting outcomes, particularly on ESG issues, often to the detriment of companies' financial performa...

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Musk's "Doge" and DOT Layoffs Spark Conflict of Interest Concerns

The US Department of Transportation's 2025 budget reveals that employees supporting SpaceX and Starlink launches were spared from layoffs, while thousands of others were cut, sparking a conflict of interest controversy around Elon Musk's "department of government efficiency".

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Dutch Child Benefits Scandal Redress Commissioner Withdraws Amidst Controversy

Former Dutch Minister Sorgdrager withdrew her candidacy as commissioner for the child benefits scandal redress due to concerns raised by the Gelijkwaardig Herstel foundation regarding her past rulings against affected parents in the Council of State, creating further tension between the government a...

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Trump Family Crypto Venture Receives $2 Billion Boost from Abu Dhabi Firm

An Abu Dhabi state-backed firm, MGX, is investing $2 billion in Binance using World Liberty Financial's USD1 stablecoin, boosting the Trump family crypto venture; this raises ethical questions due to potential conflicts of interest.

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Alberta Premier Fuels Secession Debate Amidst Health Care Scandal

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, while congratulating the newly elected Prime Minister, introduced a bill to simplify referendums, stoking debate about Alberta's potential separation from Canada amidst ongoing investigations into health care contracts involving the Justice Minister's relative.

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Kohl's Terminates CEO for Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest

Kohl's fired CEO Ashley Buchanan for undisclosed conflicts of interest involving vendor transactions, resulting in his forfeiture of equity awards and a $2.5 million reimbursement; the retailer is searching for a new CEO.

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Dual Roles of Greek Politicians and Lawyers Raise Concerns

Zo ë Konstandopoulou's criticism of both left- and right-wing Greek governments, and her dual role as a politician and lawyer, highlight a broader issue of role fluidity and potential conflicts of interest among Greek politicians.

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Former Spanish Senator Joins Lobbying Firm After Resignation

Former Spanish Senate President Ander Gil resigned to join Llorente & Cuenca (LLYC) as a senior director, leveraging his legislative expertise; this transition, legal for ex-senators, highlights the common practice of high-ranking officials joining private firms after leaving office, raising concern...

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French Minister Questioned Over 80,000-Euro Exhibition Contracts

French Minister Sébastien Lecornu was questioned by authorities on April 11th regarding two exhibitions commissioned without public tender to Jean-Claude Narcy for nearly 80,000 euros, deliberately below the threshold requiring a bidding process, prompting an investigation into potential favoritism ...

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