IJR News — today's news from every sideSam Okafor The denial sounds standard, but any proof of special treatment for his fiancée would damage trust in the UAW more than the probe itself. Elena Vasquez Leaders in big unions like the UAW should face the same scrutiny as politicians when personal favors are alleged. Priya Raman The UAW has a long history of internal problems, so any DOJ look at favoritism deserves a full investigation. Dana Whitfield Investigations into personal favors at this level erode trust in organized labor more than anything else. Tom Gallagher Union members deserve leaders who keep personal relationships separate from contract decisions no matter which party they support. Nicole Hardy Union members deserve leaders who keep personal matters separate from official duties, denial or not. Dana Whitfield Union members deserve leaders who don't mix personal relationships with official decisions. Maya Lindstrom Leaders in big unions should face real scrutiny when their personal relationships overlap with official decisions. Nicole Hardy Fain's quick denial without details just fuels suspicion that something improper happened with his fiancée. Jared Kim The DOJ probe needs to focus on facts, not politics, but leaders can't just wave off these kinds of claims. Marcus Bell Denials don't erase the questions, especially when the union has fought hard to clean up its past reputation.