The NIH achieves a significant win for animal ethics in research
NIH Unveils Initiative to Advance Human-Based Research The National Institutes of Health has recently launched a new initiative aimed at enhancing human-focused science while diminishing the reliance on animal testing. As the largest funder of biomedical and public health research globally, the NIH is shifting focus toward innovative health research, moving away from outdated methods […]
Trump’s cryptocurrency dinner: formal attire, a Chinese billionaire, and questions about ethics
The ethics expert said, referring to Trump’s business moves, “He is one of the most blatant and horrifying examples of selling access to the presidency I’ve ever seen.” WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has hosted a dinner with 220 investors who have collectively poured $148 million into various cryptocurrency ventures. This gathering has sparked significant […]
Delaware’s assisted-suicide law encourages a ‘death culture’ and undermines the value of life and medical ethics.
Delaware Legalizes Physician-Assisted Suicide Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, a Democrat, expressed his pride in legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill patients. He signed House Bill 140 on Tuesday, which amends Delaware’s end-of-life options law, making it the 11th state to permit such practices under specific conditions. “It turns healing tools into deadly weapons,” critics argue, […]
Former White House ethics lawyer calls McIver’s charges ridiculous
Norm Eisen, a former ethics lawyer for the Obama White House, described the criminal charges against Rep. Lamonica McQuiver (D-N.J.) as “absurd” and anticipated that she would “not stand up” in court. “We’ve all seen that video,” Eisen stated during an MSNBC interview, noting his consistent criticism of President Trump’s administration. “Yes, it was a […]
Senate candidate from Kentucky criticizes ‘Democrat lawfare’ regarding ethics probe
Kentucky Ethics Committee Launches Investigation into Daniel Cameron The Kentucky Executive Ethics Committee has initiated an investigation regarding U.S. Senate candidate Daniel Cameron. This investigation stems from allegations suggesting that during his tenure as Kentucky Attorney General, he sought campaign contributions from a company that was under investigation by his office back in July 2023. […]
Ed Martin, the departing US attorney, reveals that he is under investigation for ethics issues.
A U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia recently announced in a farewell email to staff that the DC Ethics Panel is currently under investigation. This communication came as Martin was preparing to transition to a new role at the Department of Justice (DOJ). Martin resigned this week after hurdles arose during his nomination, particularly […]
Qatar jet clearly broke the Emoluments Clause, says former White House ethics lawyer
A former White House ethics attorney has stated that President Trump’s intention to accept a Boeing 747-8 from the Qatar government is a “clear” breach of the constitutional emoluments clause. “Everyone’s getting these $400 million planes from Qatar. They hand them out like candy,” said Norm Eisen, executive director of the legal advocacy group State […]
House Democrat calls for ethics investigation into Qatari jet gift to Trump
On Sunday, Representative Richie Torres (D-N.Y.) urged an ethical investigation into the Trump administration’s proposal to accept luxury jets from the Qatari government for temporary use as Air Force One. In a communication to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), Deputy Inspector of the Department of Defense (DOD), and the Office of Government Ethics (OGE), Torres […]
‘Saint Luigi’? America’s sense of ethics is more broken than ever
Last month, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondy announced her intent to pursue the death penalty for 27-year-old Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthCare. Shortly after this announcement, Bondy reported receiving death threats. Meanwhile, a new initiative in California aims to penalize insurance companies that delay or deny life-saving […]
Ethics penalty for former aide linked to county’s struggling $105M opioid fund
A former key aide to ex-Suffolk County executive Steve Bellone has faced an ethical fine for applying for senior roles at a nonprofit that was hoping for substantial funding from the county she managed. Ryan Attard, who held the position of Chief of Staff under Bellone and represented the county’s Opioid Funding Selection Committee, submitted […]