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By raking in $2.2 billion last year, President Trump made the equivalent of a presidential salary about every two hours. And he made the median American's annual income about every 10 minutes.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 16h

BREAKING: We just sued DHS and USCIS to compel it to respond to our records request seeking evidence behind the Trump admin's claims about noncitizen voting. Given the upcoming midterms, the public needs answers immediately.

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CREW sues for records on noncitizen voting numbers - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

The federal government must respond to CREW’s requests seeking records underlying the Trump administration’s claims about noncitizen voting.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 17h

The White House recently released another ad in a series of videos that it calls “public service announcements.” It’s yet another example of the Trump administration illegally using federal funds and authority as a tool of partisan electoral politics and retribution.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 19h

NEW: Trump proposed rescinding $810 million for programs supporting refugees and asylees, minority business development, housing counseling and more—just five days before the funds were set to expire. That’s illegal. Here are three things the public should know about the “pocket rescission.”🧵

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 20h

NEW: The safeguards that Citizens United assumed would check corporate election spending have failed—and Hawaii is fighting back. We filed an amicus brief, alongside @campaignlegal.org, supporting Hawaii's new law, which seeks to address these failures.

citizensforethics.org

The problems Citizens United created support Hawaii’s innovative solution - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

The safeguards that Citizens United assumed would check corporate election spending have failed, and Hawaii is fighting back.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 20h

As of May 2026, the CDC had 30% fewer employees than it did before the Trump admin's layoffs and the agency is now tightly controlled by RFK Jr., making it harder to respond to outbreaks and issue health guidance to Americans.

nytimes.com

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/26/health/cdc-staff-cuts-rfk-jr.html

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 22h

The Trump Organization has announced plans for 13 new international developments in nine foreign countries since Trump's reelection—creating massive conflicts of interest: www.citizensforethics.org/reports-inve...

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 29/09/2026

The Trump admin spent over $300,000 in taxpayer dollars on a recent ad where he says it's our "final battle" and promises to “demolish the deep state," "rout the fake news media" and drive out political enemies. That's concerning and likely illegal.

washingtonpost.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/27/white-house-expands-taxpayer-paid-ad-campaign-boosting-trump/

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 28/09/2026

This Supreme Court decision is profoundly disappointing, as it puts millions of Americans at risk of being unlawfully targeted by the administration’s unreliable database. But the case is not over, and this is not the time to sit back.

npr.org

The Supreme Court revives a controversial data system for citizenship checks

The Supreme Court is allowing use of a data system that Trump officials overhauled. The system has erroneously flagged U.S. citizens and a lower court found it violated federal privacy protections.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 28/09/2026

YOU CAN'T USE TAXPAYER FUNDS ON PROPAGANDA YOU CAN'T USE TAXPAYER FUNDS ON PROPAGANDA YOU CAN'T USE TAXPAYER FUNDS ON PROPAGANDA

youtube.com

Ethics expert: President Trump spent taxpayer funds on ‘political propaganda’

YouTube video by ABC News

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 28/09/2026

In the lead up to the midterms, the Trump admin is undertaking an anti-democratic effort to use the authority of the executive branch to illegally engage in politics and tip the scales for preferred states and candidates. We’re demanding accountability.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 25/09/2026

Trump's EPA is caving to the industries it's supposed to regulate. It's really not surprising when you consider the fact that 17 of his EPA appointees were paid a combined $3 million by the oil and gas industry before joining the agency.

citizensforethics.org

EPA officials made millions from the energy industry before pursuing massive deregulation efforts - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Seventeen Trump-appointed EPA officials were paid a combined $3 million by the energy industry before they joined the agency.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 25/09/2026

Donald Trump sued the Des Moines Register and its former pollster claiming that their poll coverage misrepresented the 2024 presidential race and violated consumer fraud law. A district judge just tossed the case, calling it "extraordinary."

theguardian.com

Judge dismisses Trump’s ‘extraordinary’ lawsuit against Iowa newspaper and pollster

Trump had accused Des Moines Register of fraudulently publishing inaccurate poll results to damage him

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 25/09/2026

BREAKING: The Supreme Court granted the Trump admin’s request to pause a lower court ruling blocking its expansion of SAVE. The decision puts millions of Americans at risk of being unlawfully targeted by the admin’s unreliable voter purge system weeks before the midterms.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 24/09/2026

Gifts Trump has received: -Gold bar from Swiss execs -Diamond ring from Belgian jewelers -Gold-plated crown from South Korea -Gem-studded medallion from UAE -Golden samurai helmet from Japan and more... In return? Trump gave them perks and leniency.

ms.now

The lavish gifts Trump has received from world leaders and CEOs

The president has received golden presents from foreign leaders, powerful corporate CEOs and interest groups who received perks and leniency from his administration.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 24/09/2026

CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed an emergency request for a hearing after reporters were refused access to the White House despite a court order temporarily reinstating their access. When will the Trump admin learn that court orders are NOT optional?

cnn.com

https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/24/politics/trump-press-lawsuit-ruling-white-house-access

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 24/09/2026

NEW: The Trump Organization has announced plans for 13 new international developments in nine foreign countries since Trump was reelected in 2024, according to CREW analysis. These new foreign deals will double the org’s international portfolio of owned and branded properties.

citizensforethics.org

The Trump Organization has announced 13 foreign developments since Trump won back the presidency - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

CREW is tracking all the foreign projects that the Trump Organization has announced since Trump became a candidate for president in 2022.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 24/09/2026

A new poll shows that a majority of Americans believe the rule of law in this country is weaker than it was than a decade ago, when Donald Trump was first elected president. That's four times the percentage of people who say rule of law is stronger.

axios.com

Poll: Americans see rule of law declining in U.S.

Just 28% believe political leaders will be held accountable if they don't follow the rule of law..

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 24/09/2026

Over the past year and a half, federal grand juries have declined to indict suspects in at least 18 cases. Prosecutors, who exercise significant control over the grand jury process, are subected to limited oversight. This points to a need for reform.

citizensforethics.org

CREW recommends transparency reform for when grand juries refuse to indict - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

The Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules should consider an amendment that would provide notice when a grand jury decides not to indict.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 23/09/2026

A top DOJ official reportedly told managers in a conference call that federal prosecutors who decline to pursue investigations of alleged voter fraud could be terminated. This is yet another indication that Trump is trying to bend the DOJ to his will.

ms.now

Top DOJ official warned that prosecutors would be fired for not pursuing alleged voter fraud, according to sources

In a conference call among senior officials came a directive to prosecutors: Go after election fraud cases presented to them or risk termination. The Justice Department denies a threat was made.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 23/09/2026

Just a reminder to any senator saying Don Jr. is not selling access to the presidency: Don Jr. started a private club called Executive Branch within months of Trump retaking office, with appearances by Trump cabinet members. How much more obvious does it need to get?

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 23/09/2026

It's imperative that Congress confronts Trump's dangerous conflicts of interest by banning him from earning outside income. Americans need to trust that our government, and especially our president, is working in their best interests, not anyone else’s.

citizensforethics.org

Stopping Trump’s profiteering: How to actually ban presidents from earning outside income - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

It is imperative for Congress to make it a priority to address President Trump’s dangerous conflicts of interest.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 23/09/2026

No wonder Trump isn't heeding calls to slow down the development of artificial intelligence. After all, the growth of his and his family's wealth is tied to the expansion of AI.

washingtonpost.com

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/09/20/trump-family-large-ai-related-investments-create-possible-conflicts/

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 23/09/2026

As Americans struggle with the costs of basic necessities, Trump has been: -making more money than ever -putting public health & safety at risk -giving the public fewer services -rewarding wealthy allies And Americans have less of a say in all of it!

citizensforethics.org

How Trump’s corruption is harming everyday Americans - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

President Donald Trump is making more money than ever while Americans across the country struggle with the costs of basic necessities,

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 23/09/2026

Trump decision to extend the National Guard's deployment in DC until January 2029 will cost taxpayers roughly $1.4 BILLION. This is a blatant misuse of the military and a startling escalation of federal overreach. We sued 12 federal agencies for answers.

citizensforethics.org

CREW sues for DC takeover records - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

CREW is suing twelve federal agencies for failing to produce records about President Trump’s federal takeover of Washington, D.C.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 22/09/2026

Days after Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the White House launched its own news channel called “Trump TV.” Just a reminder that the presidency is a public office—not a personal media empire.

washingtonsun.com

Days After Press Ban, White House Launches ‘Trump TV’ — A 24/7 Clip Show

The announcement comes just days after President Trump barred three major media organizations from the White House.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 22/09/2026

NEW: Major corporations—including Microsoft, General Motors, Home Depot, Koch Industries, GEO Group, Altria Group, BNSF Rail, 1-800 Contacts and Zillow—have donated to multiple attorney general candidates with a record of election denialism, according to CREW analysis.

citizensforethics.org

Corporations are backing election deniers running for attorney general - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Major corporations have donated to multiple attorney general candidates with a record of election denialism.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 22/09/2026

The Trump admin admitted that at least twice this term, it has cancelled federal grants and denied government services to states or individuals based on their political identity or voting record. That violates the Hatch Act. So we filed a complaint.

citizensforethics.org

Trump administration’s politicized federal grant decisions violate the Hatch Act - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

The Trump administration’s admitted cancellation of federal grants to states based on their political identity is a Hatch Act violation.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 21/09/2026

Since Trump’s pardons, insurrectionists have sought offices from town clerk and school board all the way up to governorships and congressional seats—but voters across the country are overwhelmingly rejecting them. 🧵

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 17/09/2026

NEW: The Trump administration is trying to force states to turn over their voter rolls and compile them into one database. What's happening? What can states do? And what other ways is the admin trying to interfere with elections? We have answers.

citizensforethics.org

Why Trump’s voter roll consolidation attempts are illegal and other frequently asked questions - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

Here's what you need to know about the Trump administration's illegal attempts to interfere with elections and groups blocking their efforts.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 17/09/2026

NEW: Trump brought in at least $2.2 billion from his business dealings in 2025. This clear profiteering undermines democracy and harms Americans—it must stop. Here's how to *actually* ban presidents from earning outside income.

citizensforethics.org

Stopping Trump’s profiteering: How to actually ban presidents from earning outside income - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

It is imperative for Congress to make it a priority to address President Trump’s dangerous conflicts of interest.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 16/09/2026

We really need to ban stock trading in Congress. How can we trust our elected officials when the stocks they hold may influence whether or not they decide to call a hearing, invite a particular witness, or release a deposition transcript?

jsonline.com

https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2026/09/10/where-wisconsins-delegation-stands-on-banning-stock-trades-in-congress/91678015007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=false&gca-epti=z117429p115450l004350c115450u002229e1143xxv117429&gca-ft=43&gca-ds=sophi

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 16/09/2026

Conditioning funding based on a recipient’s support or opposition to a particular political candidate or party is a violation of the Hatch Act. The Office of Special Counsel must investigate the Trump admin's "partisan punishment of American citizens."

citizensforethics.org

Trump administration’s politicized federal grant decisions violate the Hatch Act - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

The Trump administration’s admitted cancellation of federal grants to states based on their political identity is a Hatch Act violation.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 16/09/2026

The New Yorker has some concerning reporting in its deep dive on Jared Kushner suggesting that a future Russia/Ukraine peace deal could be tied to potential Russian business deals for Trump, Kushner and Witkoff. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 15/09/2026

President Trump just wiped away tariffs on Irish whiskey at whim because the Irish Open was hosted at a golf resort he owns and profits from. Trump's tariffs were never about policy. They're about his personal power and profit. Ridiculously corrupt.

politico.com

Trump cuts Ireland’s whiskey tariff as a parting gift

The president said Ireland’s distillers would no longer face tariffs as a thank-you gesture for his hosting of the Irish Open golf tournament.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 15/09/2026

Great news: Last night the Supreme Court has rejected the Trump administration’s attempt to enforce new mail-in ballot delivery rules that threatened to severely disrupt the midterm elections.

politico.com

Supreme Court blocks Trump mail-in ballot plan

Justices turn down administration’s bid to have Postal Service enforce new voting requirements before midterms.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 15/09/2026

President Trump and his three sons have taken a step that would permit them to cash out the digital “tokens” created by the family’s cryptocurrency firm. Yes, that raises ethics concerns. This could be the Trump family's latest corrupt crypto windfall.

washingtonsun.com

Is the Trump Family Preparing to Cash Out on Its Own Crypto?

President Donald Trump and his three sons have taken a step that would permit them to sell World Liberty Financial’s digital tokens.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 14/09/2026

We know Trump's taxes were being audited when he got the corrupt deal with IRS to drop audits. We know he owed at least $100 million in underpaid taxes on one property alone. So, yes, we know Trump's IRS audit deal is a constitutional violation.

citizensforethics.org

Trump’s IRS deal violates the Domestic Emoluments Clause - CREW | Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington

The collusive IRS deal that President Trump entered constitutes a violation of the Constitution’s Domestic Emoluments Clause.

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CREW @citizensforethics.org · 10/09/2026

Ken Paxton reported: -7 homes but no income, despite most apparently being rented. -No mortgages disclosed for 3 condos. -A Texas land stake valued at up to $50K, though his share is apparently worth about $1M. These may be federal ethics violations.

propublica.org

Ken Paxton’s Financial Disclosures Appear to Violate Federal Ethics Law, Experts Say

The Republican U.S. Senate nominee from Texas appears to have omitted rental income and multiple mortgages from his recent financial disclosures, making it difficult for voters to get the full picture...

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