Allegations Suggest Use of Colorado State Capitol Resources for Campaign Video and Solicitation of Donations Washington, D.C. — June 9th, 2026 — The non-partisan ethics watchdog Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) has filed a complaint with the Colorado Independent Ethics Commission (IEC) requesting an investigation into Colorado Assemblyman Manny Rutinel (32nd District) for potential violations of state ethics laws related to alleged political activity condu

Following FACT’s complaint on this matter filed with the Office of Congressional Conduct last year, Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has been found guilty in the ethics trial against her. Generally speaking, holding a public trial was a step in the right direction to improve transparency and accountability for members of Congress—this should be the standard not just in this case, but in others going forward. Our pubic officials need to be held to a high standard. Congress has

Over $4 Million Spent on Pro Wesley Hunt Advertising Without Required Disclosure Raises Serious Concerns Under Federal Election Law Washington, D.C. — March 12, 2026 — Today, the non-partisan ethics watchdog, the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT), filed a complaint requesting the Federal Election Commission (FEC) investigate Standing for Texas and Hunt for Senate for violating federal campaign finance laws by failing to properly register, report expenditure