Trump’s commerce nominee accused of conflict of interest
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Trump Is Eyeing Greenland. His Commerce Nominee Has Financial Ties There.
Howard Lutnick, who has agreed to divest his financial interests if he is confirmed, is one of several allies of President Trump who have held or explored potential mining investments on the island.The New York Times - 22h -
Warren pushes RFK Jr. on potential financial conflicts of interest as HHS secretary
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) grilled Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Wednesday about potential conflicts of interest he could come into if confirmed as HHS secretary and asked him to make ...CBS News - 15h -
Democrats to Question Commerce Nominee’s Web of Financial Interests
Howard Lutnick, the wealthy financier Trump has picked to lead the Commerce Department, is set to be questioned by the Senate in a nomination hearing Wednesday.The New York Times - 18h -
Howard Lutnick, Trump’s Commerce Nominee, Discloses Business Interests
Howard Lutnick disclosed details of complex financial interests, holding at least $800 million in assets.The New York Times - 5d -
Ethics watchdog issues conflict of interest warning to Musk’s Doge agency
American Oversight has raised concerns over ‘department of government efficiency’ using encrypted apps. A leading ethics watchdog has issued warnings to Donald Trump’s billionaire ally Elon Musk ...The Guardian - 6d -
Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick to divest, step down as CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald
Lutnick is stepping down as head of investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald as he prepares to head the Commerce Department.CBS News - Jan. 22 -
From crypto bro to commerce secretary pick: Howard Lutnick’s glaring conflict of interest
Trump’s choice shows how his friends and their business interests benefit from policy positions in his administration. “What deeply interests me is the interests of America.”. Howard Lutnick, ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Tom Brady’s Best Day as a Broadcaster Featured a Glaring Conflict of Interest
Brady clearly avoided saying the name of the Detroit Lions’ offensive coordinator Ben Johnson.The New York Times - Jan. 20
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