Corruption is one of the most important—and misunderstood—concepts in contemporary American politics. Some examples are unambiguous: for instance, New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez taking gold bars from ...

Philippine bishops have urged Catholics and others to demand accountability and transparency from government authorities for ...

We speak with journalist David Sirota about his new book, Master Plan: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption in America.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Adam writes about state and local policy and urban economic issues. Government corruption of any magnitude is a problem. It erodes ...

Public anger has reached such a pitch that even jailing corrupt contractors or filing cases against officials may not be ...

Whether he is launching cryptocurrency schemes or accepting a Qatari jumbo jet or issuing pardons for the relatives of major donors, Donald Trump has drawn frequent accusations of corruption in the ...

Mr. Shachtman, a former editor in chief of The Daily Beast and Rolling Stone, has reported extensively on corruption in New York City and Washington, D.C. Sept. 20, 2025 There are 10 bathrooms in the ...

Protestors display anti-corruption placards in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sept. 8, 2025. Reporter At least 19 people died in protests in Nepal’s capital and other cities, after rage over a social-media ...

The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Corruption is one of the ...