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‘Unprecedented, stunning, disgusting’: Clarence Thomas condemned over billionaire gifts

Calls for the supreme court justice to resign grow as new details of 38 more undeclared gifts and vacations from rich donors emerge

The Guardian - US

‘Corrupt as hell’: Clarence Thomas faces fresh calls to resign after more billionaire gifts revealed

Congressional Democrats have pushed for ethics reform legislation, efforts publicly rejected by Samuel Alito

The Independent UK

How a Trump adviser manipulates free speech to advance his causes and ‘hurt his adversaries’

Leonard Leo, architect of the rightwing takeover of the US judiciary, champions the first amendment for political gain but does an ‘about-face’ when it’s used against him, critics say

The Guardian - US

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Democratic leaders seek $837 million in federal funding to revamp Chicago’s Union Station

If approved, efforts to modernize Union Station would cut travel times, increase capacity, improve platforms, and connect O’Hare Airport to McCormick Place, officials said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Samuel Alito opposition to ethics reform ‘unwelcome’ – leading Democrat

Dick Durbin, chair of Senate judiciary committee, criticizes supreme court justice in wake of billowing ethics scandals

The Guardian - US

Washington Takes Aim at Credit Card Processing Fees

Visa and Mastercard network fees are ‘part of problem’ as consumers face rising prices, lawmakers say.

Kiplinger

US lawmakers urge Biden to withhold more military aid to Egypt

US senators call on Biden administration to withhold $320m in aid over Egypt’s ‘deteriorating’ human rights record.

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Biden administration moves to assist ICC in Russia investigation

US has previously been sceptical of cooperation with the ICC, worrying it could investigate alleged abuses by US forces.

Al Jazeera

Progressives and Populist Republicans Are Coming for Your Credit Card Rewards

New legislation would intervene in the credit card market to help businesses like Target and Walmart, who don't like the fees they have to pay to accept credit card payments.

Reason

Senate Judiciary panel to consider ethics rules for Supreme Court

The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote Thursday on a new ethics code for the Supreme Court, an attempt to respond to recent revelations about justices’ interactions with wealthy donors and others

The Independent UK

Federal public defenders warn budget cuts may threaten ability to represent clients

Federal public defenders face a looming budget crisis that threatens their ability to represent indigent people accused of crimes.

WEKU

We Still Don't Know the Full Extent of the Government's Warrantless Electronic Spying Program

The reauthorization of Section 702 is one of the most important issues facing Congress in the second half of this year.

Reason

Donald Trump: Arizona attorney general investigating attempts to overturn 2020 vote, reports say – as it happened

Kris Mayes reportedly moving forward with investigation into election tampering

The Guardian - US

Senators call for Supreme Court to follow ethics code like other branches of government

The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee says it's time for Supreme Court justices to bring their conduct in line with the standards of other branches of government

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The Guardian - US

US supreme court: Clarence Thomas reportedly accepted more undisclosed gifts as calls for reform grow – as it happened

Media reports say justice has benefited from being part of elite, wealthy circle; campaigners to call on Congress calling for corruption investigation

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: ‘Climate change is out of control’, UN says

The average global air temperature hit new heights this week. Plus, new Twitter rules restrict US weather service

The Guardian - US

Key Democrat attacks US supreme court chief justice over ethics scandal

Dick Durbin, chair of Senate judiciary committee, condemns John Roberts for failure to reform court as donor controversy swirls

WEKU

New accounts of abuse at federal prison prompt renewed calls for investigation

More than 120 prisoners held at a special unit in Thomson Penitentiary reported mistreatment, a Washington Lawyers' Committee report says.

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Chicago Sun-Times

Congress should pass PRESS Act to provide strong federal protections for journalists

The PRESS Act, backed by Sen. Dick Durbin, would protect journalists from being surveilled by the government or forced to burn their sources, except in serious emergencies.

Chicago Sun-Times

Obamas disagree with Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

The former president said “affirmative action wasn’t perfect. But it allowed generations of students like Michelle and me to prove we belonged.”

Chicago Sun-Times

Biden will nominate April Perry to become Chicago’s first female U.S. Attorney

Biden’s nomination of Perry reflects an ongoing effort to diversify the ranks of the nation’s federal judges and prosecutors. But there have been calls for a female U.S. attorney in Chicago for years.

Chicago Sun-Times

New schedule for faster trains between Chicago and St. Louis

Trains on the schedule are traveling up to 110 mph.

The Guardian - US

‘Conservative justices? Yeah, in what way?’ Key senator on a supreme court in thrall to special interests

Sheldon Whitehouse says recent court may be undergoing a ‘course correction’ following backlash to its extremist ruling and ethics scandals

Al Jazeera

US Supreme Court justice faces questions over donor-financed trip

An investigative story by a US news outlet is latest to raise questions about improper conduct by conservative justices.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Trump pleads not guilty, Liz Cheney warns: ‘We have a continued assault on the rule of law in this country’

Ex-Rep. Liz Cheney received the 2023 Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government — named after the Illinois senator and corruption fighter — in a ceremony hosted by the University of Illinois system.

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