Watchdog Calls for Congressional Inquiry into Department of the Interior Ethics Failures
Today, Campaign for Accountability urged Congress to open an inquiry into serious and escalating ethics violations involving Karen Budd-Falen, the third highest-ranking official at the Department of the Interior (DOI), and into the apparent failure of DOI’s ethics office to prevent or address those violations.
TTP Report: Apple Seeks Boost from Kennedy’s HHS, Congress on Watch Sales
Despite a history of pushing unfounded claims around the dangers of wireless signals, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a new and prominent cheerleader for the use of health-monitoring wearables like the Apple Watch. The turnaround coincides with extensive lobbying efforts by Apple and trade groups, according to a Tech Transparency Project report.
TTP Report: Nudify Apps Widely Available in Apple and Google App Stores
The recent controversy over Grok-generated sexual deepfakes on X has put pressure on Apple and Google to remove the X and Grok apps from their app stores. But a new Tech Transparency Project report shows that Apple and Google have a much bigger problem when it comes to so-called “nudify” apps.
Watchdog Files DC Bar Complaint Over Brendan Carr’s Threats to Broadcasters
Today, Campaign for Accountability filed a bar complaint asking the District of Columbia Office of Disciplinary Counsel and the Maryland Attorney Grievance Commission to investigate Brendan Carr, a member of both the D.C. and Maryland bars, and current Chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for potential violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct for lawyers.
TTP Report: Inside Meta’s Spin Machine on Kids and Social Media
Meta is using a range of influence tactics to counter growing concerns that social media platforms like Instagram can be harmful to teens’ health and safety, according to a new report from the Tech Transparency Project (TTP).
Report: U.S.-Sanctioned Terrorists Benefit from X Premium Accounts
Accounts for key figures in al-Qaida, Hezbollah, the Houthis and other U.S.-sanctioned terrorists are obtaining paid, premium service on Elon Musk's X, according to a report by the Tech Transparency Project.
Google Helps Anti-Abortion Centers Deceive Women Searching for Ultrasound Appointments
A CfA investigation found the majority of Google search ads served to women searching for pre-abortion ultrasounds in three states requiring this added step are for anti-abortion crisis pregnancy centers, where non-medical ultrasounds do not satisfy the states’ legal requirements.
Watchdog Files Emil Bove Bar Complaint Over Apparent Eric Adams Quid Pro Quo Scheme
Today, Campaign for Accountability asked the Attorney Grievance Committee in New York to investigate whether Acting Deputy US Attorney General Emil Bove violated myriad New York Rules of Professional Conduct through his recent actions surrounding his efforts to dismiss the federal indictment against New York City Mayor Eric Adams as part of an apparent quid pro quo scheme to advance Donald Trump’s policy agenda.
TTP Report: Inside Palantir’s Expanding Influence Operation in Washington
A new TTP report a report details big data company Palantir’s quiet efforts to build an extensive influence operation in Washington.
TTP Report: US Election Ad Accounts for Sale on Facebook
Today, the Tech Transparency Project published a report showing that Meta is allowing users around the world to buy and sell Facebook accounts that are authorized to run political ads in the U.S—creating opportunities for foreign interference in the November election.