Watchdog accuses Dem senator of ethics violation over $7M in grants to wife's nonprofit:

1. 16:57 · Aug 13, 2026 · Thu

   Watchdog accuses Dem senator of ethics violation over $7M in grants to wife's nonprofit: https://cbsaustin.com/news/nation-world/ethics-watchdog-accuses-dem-sen-of-ethics-violation-over-7m-payment-to-wifes-nonprofit
   
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   Watchdog accuses Dem senator of ethics violation over $7M in grants to wife's nonprofit

   Ethics watchdog the Foundation for Accountability & Civic Trust (FACT) on Tuesday filed a complaint accusing Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., of violating Senat