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Bill would reform "power hungry" SCOTUS

The sweeping plan would add six new judges to the high court, appointed over three successive presidential terms

Salon

Despite last-minute press, reporters’ shield act faces hard deadline in Senate

Prospects for getting a federal press source shield bill enacted this year appear to be waning, even though it has sailed through the House.

Roll Call

Jared Kushner’s private equity firm faces inquiry as it fails to return profits

Trump son-in-law’s Affinity Partners fuels Senate suspicions of foreign influence-buying before US election

The Guardian - US

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Kushner's Saudi ties under scrutiny

Sen. Ron Wyden, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, said Kushner's investment firm may pose a security risk

Salon

Senate chairman demands answers from emergency rooms that denied care to pregnant patients

Hospitals are facing questions about why they denied care to pregnant patients and whether state abortion bans have influenced how they treat those patients

The Independent UK

Child Tax Credit: JD Vance Floats Enhanced Version in Surprise Pledge

Trump’s vice presidential nominee has suggested enhancing the federal child tax credit. Here’s why it matters.

Kiplinger

Justice Clarence Thomas Faces Scrutiny Over Undisclosed Travel

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas faces scrutiny for undisclosed luxury travel on a GOP donor's private jet, raising ethics concerns.

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Clarence Thomas failed to disclose trip

A letter from a Democratic senator revealed that Thomas did not disclose a flight on Harlan Crow's private jet

Salon

Clarence Thomas failed to disclose more private jet travel, senator says

Senate finance committee learned of additional undisclosed travel on Harlan Crow’s jet, says Ron Wyden

The Guardian - US

Bipartisan tax package blocked as senators head for exits - Roll Call

The Senate fell short as expected Thursday of the 60 votes needed to start debate on a $79 billion tax bill.

Roll Call

VP nominee Vance a likely no-show for kid tax break vote - Roll Call

Sen. JD Vance may not be fond of “childless cat ladies,” but he's almost certain to skip this week's vote on a child tax credit bill.

Roll Call

Senate passes kids online safety package - Roll Call

The Senate on Tuesday passed two kids' online safety bills over the objections of the tech industry and privacy advocates.

Roll Call

KOSA Moves Forward in Congress, Threatening Free Speech and Encryption

Only Sens. Paul and Wyden are expected to vote "no" on Tuesday. Power to stop KOSA now resides with the House.

Reason

Car giants are reportedly selling your driving data to insurers – and regulators could step in

Connected cars have opened up a fresh revenue stream for automakers, but selling data isn't as lucrative as it sounds.

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Car Companies Know When You Speed. Then They Sell That Data

Now two U.S. Senators are urging the federal government to intervene. Will you ever have true privacy in the connected car era?

Roll Call

Vance has diverse record on tax, spending - Roll Call

First elected in 2022, JD Vance has struck interesting positions on budget and tax policy that go beyond his opposition to Ukraine aid.

The Independent UK

Senator calls out Big Tech's new approach to poaching talent, products from smaller AI startups

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden is calling for action against a new practice big technology companies are using to swallow up the talent and products of innovative AI startups without formally acquiring them

Salon

AOC is right about SCOTUS impeachments

The corruption of Supreme Court justices is about more than greed. It "constitutes a clear danger to our democracy"

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"Sufficient evidence" for Thomas probe

DOJ could uncover false statements and tax issues flagged by senators but AG seems to lack the will, professors say

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Democratic Senators React To Biden's Decision To Stay In Race

Democratic senators offer a mix of perspectives on Biden's candidacy, reflecting diverse viewpoints within the party as the presidential race intensifies.

The Guardian - US

Democratic senators call on DoJ to investigate Clarence Thomas

Sheldon Whitehouse and Ron Wyden demand inquiry into supreme court justice’s possible ethics and tax violations

Salon

Dems seek Justice Thomas criminal probe

The conservative Supreme Court justice has received millions of dollars worth of gifts from right-wing donors

The Independent UK

How police use the mail to spy on you: 60,000 cases in last decade with little pushback

Practice has long been legal, but has been called ‘warrantless surveillance’

Roll Call

Supreme Court dodges definitive answer on legality of a 'wealth tax' - Roll Call

Justices did not foreclose the kind of wealth tax that some Democrats have proposed, but they did not exactly leave the door open.

Roll Call

Senate Finance Democrats look to raise revenue for 2025 tax cliff - Roll Call

Panel Democrats left a meeting aligned on the need for wealthy individuals and multinational corporations to pay more.

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