By Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON, March 4 (Reuters) - The U.S. Justice Department is seeking to constrain ethics investigations conducted at the state level into alleged misconduct by its lawyers, according to a proposed rule submitted on Wednesday that would shield prosecutors pursuing President Donald Trump's agenda.

A company owned by the former top aide to Jefferson Parish At-Large Council member Jennifer Van Vrancken violated the state's ethics code in 2023 by attempting to buy parish property

A host of agency appointees will be free to reconnect with past industry clients on upcoming consequential regulatory matters.

Rep. Nancy Mace's measure aimed at documents related to sexual harassment allegations investigated by the House Ethics Committee.

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into accusations that Rep. Nancy Mace overcharged a congressional program intended to help defray housing costs for lawmakers who have residences in Washington.

Aurora Mayor John Laesch’s promised campaign ethics reform package heads to a final vote next Tuesday, but several aldermen have expressed concerns with it.

On Tuesday, the GOP congressman advanced to a runoff primary election. A day later, however, an ethics investigation he’s facing advanced, too.

Rep. Nancy Mace is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over accused improper reimbursement practices for lodging expenses.