A watchdog cleared Matthew Giacona, an Interior Dept. official, of ethics breaches over his former employer (NOIA) and Chevron regarding a 2025 Gulf oil/gas opinion, finding no specific violations despite concerns over political appointees.
Europe expresses concerns over Trump's Ukraine peace plan, fearing it favors Russia and could escalate conflict. They stress the need for Ukrainian and European support for any peace strategy. Corruption scandal adds pressure.
Thomas Shedd's Tesla ties raise conflict-of-interest concerns during his GSA and Labor Dept roles, influencing AI, contracts, and government tech. Ethics questioned. Is Musk involved?
