42 characters: US state attorneys general attended France trip sponsored by companies they oversee, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.

416 characters: Half of U.S. state attorneys general attended a France trip sponsored by a group primarily funded by companies they oversee, raising questions about corporate lobbyists' influence on top legal officials. The National Association of Attorneys General and the Conference of Western Attorneys Generals, which cosponsored the trip, claimed it was focused on historical commemoration of D-Day. Critics argue the trips allow corporate lawyers and lobbyists to gain access to officials who regulate their businesses, with some expressing concerns about ethical boundaries and potential conflicts of interest.