Article snippet: Posted at 6:00 pm on May 1, 2017 by Susan Wright First came the office next to her dad, government-issued communication devices, and the process had kicked in to get her top security clearance. Her role was being downplayed as “unofficial,” but there were still some concerns about Ivanka Trump’s position in her dad’s administration. With that in mind, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Tom Carper (Del.) inquired of the Office of Government Ethics about what rules she might be subject to. Because her role was unpaid, there was some confusion as to what rules applied to her and how she might misuse the office. Specifically, they wanted to know how the Ethics Office intended to keep a watch on any potential violations by Ivanka Trump or her husband, senior adviser Jared Kushner. From Politico: That might be a problem. There have been several issues with Ivanka Trump expanding her brand since her dad took office and she and her husband became major players behind the scenes. So the guidelines are set, and Ivanka Trump will have to work through the same ethical maze as the president. That’s the problem when there are so many other entanglements outside of government service. Link to the full article to read more