Evidence Suggests Abuse of Official Position for Personal Financial Gain and Misuse of Government Resources Washington, D.C. — April 22, 2026 — The non-partisan ethics watchdog, the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT), sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting it investigate former Representative Eric Swalwell for potential violations of federal law stemming from allegations that he used his official position and government resources to

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

Evidence Shows Organization Spent Over $5 Million on Non-Exempt Political Activities Washington, D.C. — March 17, 2026 — Today, the non-partisan ethics watchdog, the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT), filed a complaint requesting the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) investigate Standing for Texas for violating federal tax laws by registering as a tax exempt 501(c)(4) under Internal Revenue Code when it appears the organization exists primarily to support the

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