Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey insists corruption is rife in Washington, as ABC News reports on his stark warning and its implications for US-Australia political relations.
Mexico’s government, while publicly resisting US prosecutions of politicians over cartel ties, has effectively bowed to Washington’s pressure, exposing deep dependence and tensions in bilateral relations.
As Sen. Bob Menendez faces mounting corruption allegations, his case highlights a broader pattern in Washington, where ethics lapses and influence peddling persist across party lines.