Nov 13 Watch 6:25 New Supreme Court ethics code 'does very little' to hold justices accountable, expert says By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura, Ian Couzens The nine Supreme Court justices handed down a surprise unanimous decision binding themselves to a new code of ethics. It comes after criticism over undisclosed perks for some of the justices. Amna Nawaz unpacked the court’s new rules with Kathleen… Continue watching
Nov 09 Watch 8:27 Senate Democrats expand their probe over ethics concerns on the Supreme Court By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman Senate Democrats are trying to implement a code of ethics for the Supreme Court amid reports that several conservative justices accepted free trips and failed to disclose them. Democrats on the Judiciary Committee intend to subpoena Republican donor Harlan Crow… Continue watching
Sep 08 Justice Alito rejects Senate Democrats' call to step aside from an upcoming Supreme Court case By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Alito is rejecting demands from Senate Democrats that he step aside from an upcoming Supreme Court case because of his interactions with one of the lawyers, in a fresh demonstration of tensions over ethical issues. Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch 6:10 Supreme Court Justice Alito faces scrutiny over undisclosed luxury trip from GOP donor By Amna Nawaz, Ian Couzens Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito took an undisclosed trip with billionaire donors, including hedge fund manager Paul Singer who later had business before the court. Coupled with previous reporting on Justice Thomas and megadonor Harlan Crow, it raises more ethical… Continue watching
May 24 Chief Justice Roberts says Supreme Court looking at ethics standards, provides no specifics By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Speaking at a law dinner where he was honored with an award Tuesday, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts provided no specifics but said the justices "are continuing to look at the things we can do to give practical effect… Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: Senate committee holds hearing on judicial ethics following reports on Supreme Court By News Desk Senate Democrats have argued Thomas' potential violations highlight the need for Congress to step in and outline ethics rules for the high court. Continue reading
Apr 26 Amid ethics issues, Supreme Court justices say no fix needed By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press The Supreme Court is speaking with one voice in response to recent criticism of the justices' ethical practices: No need to fix what isn't broken. Continue reading
Jun 06 Company halts plans for Taser drone after 9 members of its ethics board resign By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The company best known for developing the Taser says it's halting plans to develop a Taser-equipped drone. The decision by Axon comes as a majority of its ethics board resigned over the project. Continue reading
Apr 16 State Department watchdog says Pompeo, wife violated ethics rules By Matthew Lee, Associated Press It recommended that the State Department clarify its policies to better define tasks that are inappropriate for staffers and make it easier to report alleged violations. The department accepted all recommendations in its response to the report. Continue reading
Sep 28 Ethics experts see national security concern in Trump's reported personal debt By Aamer Madhani, Deb Riechmann, Associated Press Revelations that President Donald Trump is personally liable for more than $400 million in debt are casting a shadow over his presidency that ethics experts say raises national security concerns he could be manipulated to sway U.S. policy by organizations… Continue reading