Ethics and Official Misconduct

• FBI Agents Sue Patel After Being Fired Over Kneeling at George Floyd Protest - A five-year-old photo of agents kneeling at a D.C. protest after George Floyd’s killing led to the firing of about 16 agents.
• Bessent Divested From Soybean Farms After Ethics Office Warning - The Treasury Secretary said on Sunday he recently shed his holdings to comply with his federal ethics agreement.
• As Trump Covets Nobel Peace Prize, FIFA Cozies Up to Him With Its Own Award - Gianni Infantino, head of soccer’s governing body, has been ingratiating himself with the president to help ensure a successful 2026 World Cup.
• Silicon Valley’s Man in the White House Is Benefiting Himself and His Friends - David Sacks, the Trump administration’s A.I. and crypto czar, has helped formulate policies that aid his Silicon Valley friends and many of his own tech investments.