U.S. Office of Government Ethics
Coverage of U.S. Office of Government Ethics in the Nexus archive.
- US Senate panel advances Trump Labor Department nominee
The US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions advanced President Donald Trump’s nominee, Keith Sonderling, for the Labor Department leadership in a party-line vote. Sonderling, who has served as acting Labor Secretary since April 2026, previously held the role of deputy Labor secretary and was also named acting director of the US Office of Government Ethics.
- Labor nominee defends transfer of programs to agency from Education Department
Keith Sonderling, acting U.S. secretary of Labor, defended the agency's role in transferring programs from the Education Department as part of the Trump administration's plan to dismantle it. Senate Democrats questioned the decision, with Patty Murray criticizing the Labor Department's involvement in managing education programs. Sonderling faces a Senate vote on his nomination for Labor secretary.
- What to know about Trump’s financial disclosure
President Trump's 2024 financial disclosure report shows he earned over $2 billion through various channels, including hundreds of millions from the crypto venture World Liberty Financial (WLF), which he and his sons co-founded. The report was released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics.
- People in the US: share your views on Trump’s earnings in his second term
Donald Trump earned more than $2.2bn last year, with over $1bn from crypto businesses, according to a financial disclosure document released by the US Office of Government Ethics. The 927-page document details his earnings from a global network of businesses and investments.
- Trump reports over $1.4bn in income from crypto ventures
US President Donald Trump reported over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures in 2025, including $800 million from World Liberty Financial and $635 million from Trump meme coins. His traditional businesses, such as golf courses and resorts, also contributed, with Mar-a-Lago's revenue rising to $77 million.
- Trump reports more than US$1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures
Donald reported over $1.4 billion in income from his family’s crypto ventures in 2025. The income included more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture co-founded with his sons.
- Trump nominates acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to be agency's permanent chief
President Donald Trump nominated Keith Sonderling to be the permanent secretary of labor, replacing Lori Chavez-DeRemer who resigned amid abuse-of-power allegations. Sonderling, who has held multiple acting roles in Trump's administration, faces Senate confirmation for his nomination.
- Trump discloses $220M in financial transactions
President Trump disclosed at least $220 million in financial transactions in US company securities earlier this year. The cumulative value ranges from $220 million to around $750 million. These transactions include purchases of securities linked to major US companies.
- Trump’s Federal Reserve pick discloses more than $130M in assets ahead of confirmation hearing
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, disclosed over $130 million in assets before his confirmation hearing. He pledged to divest most of these assets if appointed to lead the central bank.