corruption

"Corruption doesn't just slow progress, it distorts it" added Ronald Johnson, adding that it "raises costs, weakens competition, and erodes the trust that markets depend on"

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Monday that any corruption allegations involving Mexican public officials must be backed by clear evidence and handled by Mexican authorities, after a report said the Trump administration is preparing a broader anti-corruption campaign targeting officials suspected of links to organized crime.

A court in Jerusalem has agreed to cancel testimony by Benjamin Netanyahu in his ongoing corruption trial this week, marking the latest delay in a case that has stretched on for years amid regional instability.

Two firms with ties to Republican political operatives received at least $23 million in commissions from a $220 million Department of Homeland Security advertising campaign that contributed to the removal of Secretary Kristi Noem.

Raúl Rocha Cantú, one of the major financial stakeholders in the Miss Universe Organization, has been formally charged by federal authorities in Mexico on accusations that include drug trafficking, illicit fuel distribution, weapons smuggling, and participation in organized criminal activity.

Judges Omar Harfouch and Claude Makélélé have resigned from the 2025 edition of the Miss Universe beauty pageant.

The Department of Homeland Security directed millions of dollars from a $220 million border advertising campaign to a Republican consulting firm closely linked to Secretary Kristi Noem and her senior aides, according to a new investigation.

Sandra Cuevas' suspected proximity to criminal groups prompted the Secretariat of National Defense to open an intelligence file on her in 2023, outlining her background and potential ties to organized crime.

Speaking before her sentencing, Nadine Menendez described her husband as a "manipulative liar" who exerted control over her. "I put my life in his hands and he strung me like a puppet," she told the judge.

Five contractors hired by the Ron DeSantis administration to help build and operate the migrant detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" are tied to corrupt dealings, according to an investigation published by the Miami Herald

The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas unsealed on Monday an indictment charging two Mexican businessmen with allegedly paying bribes to secure lucrative contracts with Petróleos Mexicanos

Two former Mexican officials are on the run after being accused of leading a criminal group. A powerful senator is also involved in the matter

Former Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto allegedly received up to $25 million from two Israeli businessmen in exchange for facilitating deals involving surveillance technology

Donald Trump was awarded $16 million in a settlement with CBS News and Paramount after suing over a "60 Minutes" interview he favored Kamala Harris.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was forced to walk back his words after he accused a Democratic lawmaker of accepting millions from the pharmaceutical industry.

A report by Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee found that President Trump's executive pardons have come with a price estimated to be over $1.3 billion.

Florida Sheriff Wayne Ivey and his office have been sued multiple times throughout the years, including for false arrest and imprisonment.

Angela Crosland funneled drugs and contraband into federal prison—until unreported income led investigators to her Cash App.

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended stock trading as a necessary income boost that allows members of Congress to "take care of their family."

Laura Loomer expressed disappointment over President Donald Trump's potential acceptance of a $425 million jet from Qatar, despite her strong support for him.

The White House claimed President Donald Trump has "lost money" despite a report revealing he and his family have generated $2.9 billion in cryptocurrency.

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case was permanently dismissed to avoid any "perception" that the Trump administration was using the case as leverage.

Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez grilled the NYC mayor over an alleged quid pro quo between him and the Trump administration. Adams rejected all allegations

President Donald Trump is hosting intimate dinners and one-on-one meetings with anyone who has deep pockets, troubling experts who believe wealthy people will use it to get favorable treatment.

Three cops will face a misconduct trial in June for subjecting a Black teen girl to a humiliating strip-search at school because they believed she was carrying cannabis, which was never found.

A Tennessee cop resigned and moved to a different police department after it was revealed he arrested and charged four sober people with DUIs in 2023.

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has thrown his hat into the ring for New York City mayor.

A grand jury has recommended the disbandment of an Alabama Police Department after an investigation reportedly uncovered corruption and evidence tampering.

President Donald Trump's media company has filed a lawsuit against a Brazilian Supreme Court judge, accusing him of violating U.S. free speech protections.

A former Watergate prosecutor urged the judge overseeing Eric Adams's corruption case to further investigate the Justice Department's dismissal request.