We report what they do, not just what they say.US Secretary of Transportation Designate Elaine Chao (right) and her father, Dr James S.C. Chao, talk to China Daily in an interview in Washington in 2017. [Photo by Zhou Pai/China Daily]In January 2017, upon confirmation as secretary of the Department of Transportation, Elaine Chao to separating herself from her family’s shipping interests. Looking back, it’s clear she didn’t.During the Trump administration, itself awash with emoluments and ethics concerns, Chao’s ability to gain financially flew mostly under the radar. Government watchdogs...…We report what they do, not just what they say.US Secretary of Transportation Designate Elaine Chao (right) and her father, Dr James S.C. Chao, talk to China Daily in an interview in Washington in 2017. [Photo by Zhou Pai/China Daily]In January 2017, upon confirmation as secretary of the Department of Transportation, Elaine Chao to separating herself from her family’s shipping interests. Looking back, it’s clear she didn’t.During the Trump administration, itself awash with emoluments and ethics concerns, Chao’s ability to gain financially flew mostly under the radar. Government watchdogs...WW…

We report what they do, not just what they say. After initially focusing on the surprisingly lopsided results of the senatorial election in Kentucky, broadened our scope to look at the electronic vote-counting software and electronic voting systems that we rely on to tally our votes. This prompted us to raise questions about Electronic Systems & Software (ES&S), America’s largest voting machine company. What we found was a revolving door between government officials and ES&S.Voting results in three states that saw surprising majorities by vulnerable incumbent Republican...…We report what they do, not just what they say. After initially focusing on the surprisingly lopsided results of the senatorial election in Kentucky, broadened our scope to look at the electronic vote-counting software and electronic voting systems that we rely on to tally our votes. This prompted us to raise questions about Electronic Systems & Software (ES&S), America’s largest voting machine company. What we found was a revolving door between government officials and ES&S.Voting results in three states that saw surprising majorities by vulnerable incumbent Republican...WW…

We report what they do, not just what they say. On a Thursday in August in Louisville, months before the 2020 election, a parade of cars filled with Kentucky Teamster representatives and labor groups, showed their constant blocking of critical COVID aid. They drove by McConnell’s office raucously honking and bearing signs saying “Mitch better have my money.”In 2017, a asked Kentuckians, “Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Mitch McConnell’s job performance?” Only 18% approved. He clawed his rating back up to 39% on the eve of the election.McConnell, leader of Senate Republicans,...…We report what they do, not just what they say. On a Thursday in August in Louisville, months before the 2020 election, a parade of cars filled with Kentucky Teamster representatives and labor groups, showed their constant blocking of critical COVID aid. They drove by McConnell’s office raucously honking and bearing signs saying “Mitch better have my money.”In 2017, a asked Kentuckians, “Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Mitch McConnell’s job performance?” Only 18% approved. He clawed his rating back up to 39% on the eve of the election.McConnell, leader of Senate Republicans,...WW…

We report what they do, not just what they say. On a Thursday in August in Louisville, months before the 2020 election, a parade of cars filled with Kentucky Teamster representatives and labor groups, showed their constant blocking of critical COVID aid. They drove by McConnell’s office raucously honking and bearing signs saying “Mitch better have my money.”In 2017, a asked Kentuckians, “Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Mitch McConnell’s job performance?” Only 18% approved. He clawed his rating back up to 39% on the eve of the election.McConnell, leader of Senate Republicans,...…We report what they do, not just what they say. On a Thursday in August in Louisville, months before the 2020 election, a parade of cars filled with Kentucky Teamster representatives and labor groups, showed their constant blocking of critical COVID aid. They drove by McConnell’s office raucously honking and bearing signs saying “Mitch better have my money.”In 2017, a asked Kentuckians, “Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Mitch McConnell’s job performance?” Only 18% approved. He clawed his rating back up to 39% on the eve of the election.McConnell, leader of Senate Republicans,...WW…

RED BARBLUE BAROn a Thursday in August in Louisville, months before the 2020 election, a parade of cars filled with Kentucky Teamster representatives and labor groups, showed their constant blocking of critical COVID aid. They drove by McConnell’s office raucously honking and bearing signs saying “Mitch better have my money.”In 2017, a asked Kentuckians, “Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Mitch McConnell’s job performance?” Only 18% approved. He clawed his rating back up to 39% on the eve of the election.ADVERTISEMENTMcConnell, leader of Senate Republicans, rarely holds town hall...…RED BARBLUE BAROn a Thursday in August in Louisville, months before the 2020 election, a parade of cars filled with Kentucky Teamster representatives and labor groups, showed their constant blocking of critical COVID aid. They drove by McConnell’s office raucously honking and bearing signs saying “Mitch better have my money.”In 2017, a asked Kentuckians, “Do you approve or disapprove of Senator Mitch McConnell’s job performance?” Only 18% approved. He clawed his rating back up to 39% on the eve of the election.ADVERTISEMENTMcConnell, leader of Senate Republicans, rarely holds town hall...WW…