OnPolitics: SCOTUS silence on ethics

The debate over Supreme Court ethics may gain new attention in the coming days with financial disclosure reports expected.

Advertisement Advertisement Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Wed Aug 30 2023 Hi there, OnPolitics readers. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts said back in May that justices were "continuing to look at things" connected with issues of ethics. Since then, ethics concerns have only worsened and Roberts has remained silent, USA Today's Supreme Court reporter John Fritze reports. The debate over Supreme Court ethics may gain new attention in coming days as annual financial disclosure reports for Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito are released. Thomas, in particular, has been at the center of controversy involving  private jet travel and luxury vacations paid for by a Republican megadonor. The two justices were granted extensions to file their reports. What the financial disclosures include could provide more insight – or raise more questions. Keep reading: Case closed? Supreme Court silent after Thomas luxury travel raised ethics scandal McConnell to consult doctor after freezing, struggling to speak again The 81-year-old Republican Senate minority leader struggled to answer reporters' questions in Kentucky, requiring help and drawing questions about his health READ MORE Advertisement US sends $250 million in weapons to Ukraine; still struggling to make battle gains The Pentagon's latest aid package for Ukraine includes mine-clearing equipment. READ MORE Biden's student loan debt forgiveness plans inch forward The negotiated rulemaking process now underway could take months or years to result in a policy that leads to widespread student loan forgiveness. READ MORE Should Donald Trump be off the 2024 ballot? A crucial state isn't sure. Legal questions over whether former President Donald Trump is disqualified from running for president are picking up steam in New Hampshire. READ MORE Rudy Giuliani defamed Georgia election workers: federal judge A federal judge ruled Rudy Giuliani defamed Georgia election workers Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss while fighting the results of the 2020 election. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Advertisement Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback

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