Corruption

The workers say the manufacturer bribed the union leaders, tainting their collective bargaining agreements. (AP Photos/Michael Probst, File)

Economy

Union members file class-action suit against United Auto Workers, Fiat Chrysler

Sean Higgins -

January 31, 2018 11:42 pm

Former congresswoman Corrine Brown was found guilty in May for taking hundreds of thousands of dollars for a sham charity, One Door for Education, and using the money on parties, trips, and shopping. (Bob Mack/The Florida Times-Union via AP)

News

Former Rep. Corrine Brown begins prison sentence

Caitlin Yilek -

January 31, 2018 1:51 pm

Rep. Tim Murphy, R-Pa., resigned after he encouraged his mistress to get an abortion, despite his own reputation as a pro-lifer. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Opinion

Character still counts

Washington Examiner -

January 28, 2018 5:01 am

Three associates of Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal (pictured above) say the billionaire investor has been released on Saturday after nearly three months in detention at a luxury hotel as part of an anti-corruption sweep. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed, File)

News

Billionaire Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal released in corruption probe

Associated Press -

January 27, 2018 3:27 pm

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (pictured above) immediately criticized the Trump administration after the Justice Department sent a letter threatening to subpoena state and local officials if they refuse to release information about their

Beltway Confidential

Campaign donor pleads guilty to bribery — so why does Bill de Blasio get off scot-free?

Philip Wegmann -

January 25, 2018 3:51 pm

Former Brazilian President Lula da Silva (pictured right) has lost his appeal to have a corruption conviction overturned, symbolizing a new reality in Brazil. With time, this should make Brazil's political establishment more accountable, its powerful energy and commodity industries more productive, and its people better served. (AP Photo/Wesley Santos)

Beltway Confidential

Slapping down Lula, Brazil’s judiciary strengthens democracy

Tom Rogan -

January 24, 2018 7:41 pm

In November, NPR reported that many 2017 graduates of D.C.'s Ballou High School had excessive absences or were provided unwarranted opportunities to make up for failed classes, either of which should have made them ineligible to graduate. (iStock)

Beltway Confidential

Those behind DC’s fraudulent graduation rates should be met with swift punishment

Nat Malkus -

January 23, 2018 6:41 am

Four months after Hurricane Maria rolled across the center of Puerto Rico, power is still out for nearly 30 percent of people as the work to restore miles of transmission and distribution lines grinds on. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

Energy and Environment

Puerto Rico to privatize bankrupt power utility

Josh Siegel -

January 22, 2018 10:55 pm

Magazine

How Did the FBI Lose Five Months of Text Messages Between Two Trump-Hating Employees?

Andrew Egger -

January 22, 2018 7:27 pm

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., was indicted on federal corruption charges in 2015. Now, two months after the jury failed to come to a verdict, the Justice Department wants to retry the case. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Crime

Justice Department will retry Robert Menendez

Kelly Cohen -

January 19, 2018 7:54 pm

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Tag: Corruption

Union members file class-action suit against United Auto Workers, Fiat Chrysler

Former Rep. Corrine Brown begins prison sentence

Character still counts

Billionaire Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal released in corruption probe

Campaign donor pleads guilty to bribery — so why does Bill de Blasio get off scot-free?

Slapping down Lula, Brazil’s judiciary strengthens democracy

Those behind DC’s fraudulent graduation rates should be met with swift punishment

Puerto Rico to privatize bankrupt power utility

How Did the FBI Lose Five Months of Text Messages Between Two Trump-Hating Employees?

Justice Department will retry Robert Menendez

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