Thomas has “received benefits—many of them previously unreported—from a broader cohort of wealthy and powerful friends” than was previously known, according to The New York Times. An in-depth New York Times story examining Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas‘ membership in an exclusive club of wealthy and powerful Americans—and the benefits he has reaped from the association—sparked fresh calls […]
“It’s a giant red flag when so many representatives are beating out the S&P 500 despite the most tumultuous market in years, raising questions whether some are taking advantage of their privileged positions,” said one ethics advocate. The government watchdog Accountable.US reported Friday that a majority of incumbent members in the U.S. House of Representatives […]
“My message to the shooter was that he wanted to take down Mexicans. He wanted to get rid of the Hispanic people here in El Paso,” said the niece of one of the victims. “We’re still here and we’re not going anywhere.” The self-described white nationalist who massacred 23 people and injured 22 others with […]
“Failing to hold him responsible not only violates the Constitution, but it also sets a dangerous precedent for permitting violent attacks on our democracy,” said the Free Speech for People campaign director. A pair of advocacy organizations that have long argued former President Donald Trump’s incitement of the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol legally […]