George Santos puts forward bill named after Nicki Minaj as he announces re-election bid Embattled New York congressman is facing Ethics Committee investigation and scrutiny from federal authorities The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023
Judge James C. Ho's Remarks on Justice Thomas and Judge Kacsmaryk "We should apply the highest ethical standards, not hypocritical double standards." Reason · Apr 18, 2023
Rishi Sunak must ‘come clean’ on financial interests today, Starmer demands Labour demands PM shares ministerial interests – as Tory minister insists ‘nothing sinister’ going on The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023
Rishi Sunak faces probe by ethics watchdog over Budget ‘benefit’ to wife’s shares in childcare agency PM accused of ducking ‘proper scrutiny’ as he faces probe relating to wife’s shares in firm boosted by Budget The Independent UK · Apr 18, 2023
Exclusive-Probe finds no serious misconduct by OAS chief but cites ethics violations An independent probe has found that the head of the Organization of American States did not engage in serious misconduct in an intimate relationship with a staffer but that he violated its ethics code by failing to exercise "good judgment,” according to the results of an investigation seen by Reuters. Reuters · Apr 17, 2023
George Santos, Republican who lied in his first election, announces second run The disgraced Republican congressman, who is the subject of a House ethics panel inquiry, is expected to face many challengers The Guardian - US · Apr 17, 2023
Asking Clarence Thomas to testify in Senate could spark a showdown WASHINGTON — Advocacy groups have urged the Senate Judiciary Committee to call Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to testify about his relationship with a billionaire GOP donor, a move experts say would escalate conflict between two branches of government and could lead to a separation-of-powers showdown. Tribune News Service · Apr 14, 2023
Thomas didn't disclose billionaire deal The transaction is the first known instance of money flowing from Crow to the Supreme Court justice Salon · Apr 14, 2023
Asking Clarence Thomas to testify in Senate could spark a showdown - Roll Call Advocacy groups have urged the Senate to ask Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to testify on his relationship with a wealthy GOP donor. Roll Call · Apr 14, 2023
Watchdog urges DOJ probe into Thomas Campaign Legal Center says that the ethics issue has “historic implications far beyond one Supreme Court justice” Salon · Apr 13, 2023
The Arizona House expels a Republican lawmaker for her role in baseless testimony An Arizona Republican was expelled from the state House for inviting a witness to present false charges about officials and then, according to an ethics committee report, lying about her involvement. WEKU · Apr 12, 2023
Can journalists play the role of neutral activist? Should journalists say and write what they think? Recent controversies have given new urgency to old questions about journalists' professional ethics and political role in democracy. Bangkok Post · Apr 11, 2023
Dems send warning to Roberts over Thomas If “the Court does not resolve this issue on its own, the Committee will consider legislation to resolve it" Salon · Apr 11, 2023
How an abortion pill ruling could threaten the FDA's regulatory authority A medical ethics expert says a Texas abortion pill ruling is unprecedented because a federal judge "standing in" for regulators could have far-reaching implications beyond mifepristone. WEKU · Apr 11, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Apr 11, 2023 Commentary: Clarence Thomas, a billionaire benefactor and the Supreme Court’s ethics crisis On Thursday, ProPublica revealed that a right-wing billionaire has secretly funded a lavish lifestyle for Justice Clarence Thomas. Then on Friday, a federal judge in Texas tried to block the use around the country of mifepristone, the medication used in half of all abortions. These two dramatic twists are part…
Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2023 Can gene editing kill deadly diseases? Powerful new tools could turbocharge gene replacement therapies, but questions over ethics, safety and costs remain.
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 11, 2023 The Philadelphia Board of Ethics is accusing mayoral candidate Jeff Brown of illegally coordinating with a super PAC PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Board of Ethics on Monday sued a political committee and a nonprofit supporting Jeff Brown’s bid for mayor and accused Brown of violating the city’s campaign finance law by illegally coordinating with those groups, which are supposed to operate independently from his campaign.
Salon · Apr 11, 2023 Roberts urged to probe Thomas trips "It is well past time for the Supreme Court to align with the rest of government in a proper code of ethics"
The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 10, 2023 The Philadelphia Board of Ethics just sued a super PAC supporting Jeff Brown for mayor PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Board of Ethics on Monday sued a political committee and a nonprofit supporting Jeff Brown’s bid for mayor and accused Brown of violating the city’s campaign finance law by illegally coordinating with those groups, which are supposed to operate independently from his campaign.
Reuters · Apr 10, 2023 Alberta's ethics commissioner probes premier's alleged meddling in COVID prosecution Alberta's ethics commissioner is investigating whether Premier Danielle Smith interfered with the judicial process tied to the prosecution of an offence related to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a statement from the premier's office on Monday.
The Texas Tribune · Apr 10, 2023 Complaint alleges Rep. Bryan Slaton had “inappropriate relationship” with an intern The complaint came after an incident in which Slaton and the staffer allegedly met up at his Austin apartment last weekend. A separate staffer told The Texas Tribune that Slaton drank alcohol with an intern under 21 years old.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 9, 2023 Clarence Thomas’ lax ethics are a blow to the Supreme Court, and America According to ProPublica, Thomas took undisclosed globe-trotting luxury trips, hosted or paid for by a big-time Republican donor. The revelations about Thomas add to the court’s substantial credibility woes.
Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2023 Harlan Crow, who gave lavish trips to Clarence Thomas, has donated $13M to GOP WASHINGTON — Harlan Crow, the Dallas investor whose lavish secret trips with Justice Clarence Thomas have sparked an intense debate about Supreme Court ethics, is a GOP megadonor with many friends in high places.
Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2023 US Justice Clarence Thomas responds to unreported luxury travel The Supreme Court justice says he has ‘sought to comply’ with rules after ProPublica revealed apparent law violation.
The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2023 Clarence Thomas calls luxury trips gifts from GOP megadonor ‘personal hospitality’ from ‘dearest friends’ The Supreme Court justice says he did not have to disclose luxury vacations and trips on private jets and superyachts while ethics experts and Democratic lawmakers demand investigations