The now-nominee for U.S. attorney general was already cleared by the DOJ. The House Ethics Panel is considering whether or not to release a report on former Congressman…
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Ethics Committee Rules No Need for Judges to Disclose Stays with Private Entities
Groups says gifts must still be reported but “personal hospitality” not required. The U.S. Judicial Conference’s Committee on Financial Disclosure decided that judges and Supreme Court justices do…
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President Proposes Supreme Court Reforms
He did not consult with the Senate Judiciary Committee prior to his proposals. President Joe Biden proposed term limits and a binding code of conduct for Supreme Court…
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Senator Menendez Submits Resignation Notice
He will step down from office on August 20. Senator Bob Menendez of New Jersey will step down from his office on August 20th after being convicted on…
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Chief Justice Roberts Urges Caution in AI Use
He advocates strongly for slow implementation and AI protections in the annual assessment report. Chief Justice John Roberts outlined the court’s most comprehensive statement on artificial intelligence (AI)…
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Senate Committee Issues Subpoenas for Supreme Court Ethics Hearing
Minority party members oppose the investigation into the luxury gifts to justices. The Senate Judiciary Committee authorized subpoenas to two individuals last week as more information is sought…
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George Santos Expelled from House of Representatives
He had been investigated by the House Ethics Committee. The chairman and ranking member of the Ethics Committee of the House of Representatives reported to the full house…
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House Speaker Has Reservations About Expelling Congressman
Representative Santos has refused to resign ahead of a vote to oust him. Representative George Santos of New York faces a third attempt to expel him from the…
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Supreme Court Adopts Code of Ethics
Members of Congress had put pressure on the high court about the subject. On Monday, the Supreme Court of the United States announced it is adopting a code…
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Supreme Court Responds to More Ethics Questions
Reports of Supreme Court staff promoting Justice Sotomayor’s books to libraries and colleges prompt questions. A recent investigation revealed that the staff of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor…
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