Government Ethics and Misconduct

A senior Department of Homeland Security counterterrorism official has been placed on administrative leave amid an internal misconduct probe. The official, described in reports as a high-ranking counterterrorism leader, was sidelined recently while department investigators examine allegations of personal misconduct. Reporting says investigators are looking into an alleged "sugar daddy" relationship, lavish gifts and possible drug use, though DHS has not released full details. Officials have not named the official or said when the alleged conduct may have occurred.