When John Roberts wants things done, he acts. What that means for ethics rules
Soon after he became chief justice of the United States, John Roberts faced what he believed was a "crisis" involving the judiciary: Federal judges were underpaid.
2023-09-01 17:23
Clarence Thomas: US Supreme Court judge acknowledges 'gifts' for first time
Critics are pushing to reform ethics standards for the nine justices of the US Supreme Court.
2023-08-31 23:54
California shooting: Four killed, six hurt in Cook's Corner bar
Six others have been wounded in the incident at Cook's Corner, a popular community hangout.
2023-08-25 01:24
Ukraine: Volodymyr Zelensky launches military anti-corruption purge
The Ukrainian president calls bribery "high treason" after confirming mass dismissal of officials.
2023-08-11 23:54
Mississippi Supreme Court will not dismiss former NFL quarterback Brett Favre from welfare scheme civil lawsuit
The Mississippi Supreme Court said it will not dismiss former NFL quarterback Brett Favre from a civil lawsuit filed by the state seeking to recoup millions of dollars distributed as part of what the state calls a statewide welfare fraud scheme.
2023-08-11 11:19
Supreme Court blocks $6 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement and will hear case this fall
The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked Purdue Pharma from going forward with bankruptcy proceedings, which the Biden administration has called an "unprecedented" arrangement that would ultimately offer the Sackler family broad protection from opioid-related civil claims.
2023-08-11 04:49
This is why it's difficult to reign in the Supreme Court
The latest ProPublica report detailing Clarence Thomas' lavish lifestyle is sure to reignite calls for greater oversight of the Supreme Court, but don't bet on reform happening anytime soon.
2023-08-11 02:17
New Thomas revelations unlikely to result in congressional passage of Supreme Court ethics reform
Calls to implement tougher ethics standards on Supreme Court justices are likely to be stirred again following the publication of a new report about Clarence Thomas' lifestyle, though sources in both parties say there's no chance that Congress will pass new legislation.
2023-08-10 23:18
Clarence Thomas Gobbled Up Volleyball Tickets That Could Have Gone to Nebraska Priest's 87-Year-Old Mother
Clarence Thomas frequents Nebraska football games for free.
2023-08-10 22:25
US Supreme Court restores Biden 'ghost gun' rules - for now
The top court has allowed the rules - meant to rein in ghost guns - to remain during an appeal process.
2023-08-09 05:23
Roberts and Barrett join liberals as Supreme Court revives federal ghost gun restrictions
The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to freeze a lower court order that bars the government from regulating so-called ghost guns -- untraceable homemade weapons -- as firearms under federal law.
2023-08-09 00:52
Texas abortion ban temporarily lifted for medical emergencies
Women in the US state with pregnancy complications will be exempted from the abortion ban, a judge rules.
2023-08-05 13:29