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Taser-maker pauses plan to arm drones in US schools after ethics board outcry

Nine members of ethics board resign from panel in protest

The Independent UK

2022 midterms: What to watch in primaries in 7 states

Primary elections in seven states Tuesday will set the stage for U.S. House and Senate battles this fall that will play into control of Congress

The Independent UK

By flouting ethics rules, tax commissioner sends wrong message to taxpayers

Board of Review Commissioner Tammy Wendt should abide by the ruling from the Cook County Board of Ethics.

Chicago Sun-Times

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A firm proposes using Taser-armed drones to stop school shootings

Axon, which sells Tasers and police body cameras, floated the idea of a new police drone product last year to its AI ethics board, which quickly panned the idea as a dangerous fantasy.

WEKU

Firm proposes Taser-armed drones to stop school shootings

Taser developer Axon said this week it is working to build drones armed with the electric stunning weapons that could fly into schools and “help prevent the next Uvalde, Sandy Hook, or Columbine.”

The Independent UK

Stun-gun drones in schools? Not so fast, says Taser firm’s own ethics board

Axon’s plan for stopping mass shootings condemned just hours after being announced

The Guardian - UK

Taser maker proposes stun drone to try to stop school shootings

The company’s ethics advisory board, however, has objected to idea

The Independent UK

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House Democratic candidate Jonathan Jackson did not file financial disclosure report; top rivals did

“That’s an oversight and a mistake that I did not file,” Jackson told the Chicago Sun-Times on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Standards watchdog blasts Boris Johnson for failing to prove he's not above rules

Boris Johnson came under fire for issuing a new version of the code last week, which allows ministers who break the rules to avoid resigning

Daily Mirror

Government sneaks out bad news under the cover of the Queen's Jubilee

From deportations to ethics rules, a break is to off-load any troublesome headlines

Wales Online

4 bits of bad news sneaked out by Boris Johnson before Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

The Jubilee festivities offer a reprieve to Boris Johnson, who has been trying to win over wavering MPs as he faces the threat of a no confidence vote in his leadership

Daily Mirror

The Guardian view on being Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser: the impossible job

Editorial: Lord Geidt’s exasperated intervention should spur Conservative rebel MPs to move against a prime minister who is demeaning public life

The Guardian - UK

Ethics watchdog says PM has failed to allay fears he is above the rules

Jonathan Evans rows in behind Lord Geidt with critical statement on Boris Johnson’s changes to code

The Guardian - UK

Partygate fine does not mean Johnson broke ministerial code, says Raab

Justice secretary says Johnson only ‘unintentionally’ broke law as ethics adviser reportedly threatens to quit

The Guardian - UK

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Salon

Lawmakers keep violating the STOCK Act

Sen. Rand Paul, Rep. Madison Cawthorn among more than 60 lawmakers caught violating the STOCK Act

Wales Online

PM’s leadership under fresh pressure as ethics chief questions Partygate response

But Boris Johnson digs in, claiming his Fixed Penalty Notice did not breach the Ministerial Code as there was 'no intent to break the law'

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson news – live: PM denies he is ‘habitual liar’ in Mumsnet interview

‘People throw all sorts of accusations at me,’ Johnson says in his defence

The Independent UK

PM’s leadership under fresh pressure as ethics chief questions partygate response

Lord Geidt has suggested that Mr Johnson’s fixed penalty notice may have breached the Ministerial Code.

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‘Substantial reason to believe’ Reps. Fallon and Rutherford violated STOCK Act, ethics office finds

WASHINGTON — There is “substantial reason to believe” Reps. Pat Fallon, R-Texas, and John Rutherford, R-Fla., both violated the STOCK Act by failing to properly report their stock trades, according to reports by the Office of Congressional Ethics.

The Guardian - UK

Johnson denies breaking ministerial code following ethics chief’s report

PM writes to Lord Geidt after adviser says it is ‘legitimate question’ whether Partygate fixed-penalty notice constitutes breach

Daily Record

Boris Johnson 'must explain how partygate fine did not break ministerial code', ethics adviser warns

The Prime Minister's independent adviser on the Ministerial code expressed real frustration over the Boris Johnson's conduct.

The Independent UK

Ministerial code at risk of ‘ridicule’ over Partygate, Boris Johnson’s ethics adviser warns

Lord Geidt says his repeated advice was not heeded by Downing Street

Roll Call

'Substantial reason to believe' Reps. Fallon and Rutherford violated STOCK Act, ethics office finds - Roll Call

There is a “substantial reason to believe” Reps. Pat Fallon and John Rutherford both violated the STOCK Act, according to the OCE.

Daily Mirror

Partying Boris Johnson may have broken ministerial code says ethics chief in damning report

A damning report by Lord Geidt said there was a 'legitimate question' over whether Boris Johnson's Partygate fine broke the Ministerial Code - and said he appears 'unwilling to have his own conduct judged'

The Guardian - UK

Boris Johnson accused of abusing ministerial code so rule-breakers can avoid sack

Former member of government’s ethics watchdog urges Conservative MPs to challenge PM’s revisions

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