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Republicans Struggle to Get Story Straight After Trump Insults Milwaukee
Some commentators noted attacks on Milwaukee aren't unusual, and are often accompanied by racist dog whistles.
Senate Probe Reveals Thomas Took More Undisclosed Trips on Harlan Crow’s Jet
The gifts make “crystal clear that the highest court needs an enforceable code of conduct” said Sen. Dick Durbin.
Samuel Alito Disparages Reporting of Supreme Court Justices’ Unethical Gifts
“They look for any little thing they can find, and they try to make something out of it,” Alito said.
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.
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.
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.
Many in Trump’s Orbit Back Mandatory Military or National Service Conscription
Though Trump denies endorsing the idea, many in his orbit have expressed support, including potential running mates.
GOP Bill Aims to Protect Trump From Future State-Based Criminal Court Cases
The bill is unlikely to pass, as some Republicans are balking at changing the judicial process.
Alito Says SCOTUS Should Push Nation Toward “Godliness” in Secret Recording
One critic described Alito's cavalier expression of his right-wing views as “deeply troubling” for the Supreme Court.
Report: AIPAC Is Funneling GOP Donor Money Into Democratic Primaries
“I want to support the most conservative person who can win,” one Republican donor said.