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Lindsey Graham Blocks Democratic Bill Mandating SCOTUS to Adopt Code of Ethics
Supreme Court justices are currently the only federal judges in the US not bound by an ethics code.
Oklahoma Supreme Court Dismisses Lawsuit From Tulsa Race Massacre Survivors
The survivors had sought financial reparations from the city for its failure to protect Black residents.
Hamas Seeks Guarantee Ceasefire Proposal Would Actually Result in a Ceasefire
Reports have found that it is Israel that won’t agree to the ceasefire deal’s framework, despite Blinken’s claims.
Loser of GOP Primary Alleges Trump Endorsed Winner in Exchange for Campaign Cash
Republican Jeff Gunter says Trump endorsed his opponent, Sam Brown, after getting a “big check” from a PAC.
Trump’s Empty Promise to Tipped Workers Won’t Provide a Living Wage
Labor advocates say Democrats should campaign on ending subminimum wages for tipped workers altogether.
UN Report Finds Israel Has Committed Crimes Against Humanity in Gaza
Crimes against humanity are typically considered the most serious violations of international law.
Ron Wyden Is Investigating Saudi Support for Jared Kushner’s Private Equity Firm
“It appears to be a payoff as much as a potential investment,” said a former chief ethics counsel for the Treasury.
Hundreds of Arizona Doctors Urge Voters to Back Abortion Rights Amendment
“Every person should be able to make their own decisions” regarding abortion, the doctors wrote.
Biden’s Asylum Ban Makes Migrants More Vulnerable Amid Extreme Heat
The promise of a hotter than average summer has raised fears of a surge in heat-related illnesses and possibly deaths.
Environmentalists Slam FERC Decision to Green Light Mountain Valley Pipeline
A segment of the pipeline recently ruptured during testing, amplifying opponents' concerns about future gas leaks.