Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been taking luxury trips paid for by a Republican megadonor for decades without disclosing them, prompting criticism from Democrats and calls for stricter ethics rules. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) has called for Thomas to be impeached, while other Democratic lawmakers have argued that the court should be subject to the same ethics rules as other branches of government.
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The White House released a report summarizing the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which found that President Joe Biden was "severely constrained" by the conditions created by President Donald Trump. The report outlines the steps taken by the Biden administration to ensure a safe and orderly withdrawal, and calls for continued diplomatic engagement with the Afghan government and support for the Afghan people. It concludes that the Biden administration has taken steps to ensure a safe and orderly withdrawal from Afghanistan, but that the challenges faced by the country remain significant.
Idaho has become the first state to pass a law explicitly restricting some out-of-state travel for abortions, making it punishable by two to five years in prison to help a pregnant minor get an abortion. This is seen as a way for red states to limit access to abortion for minors, and is likely to face legal challenges as a violation of the right to privacy and a restriction on the right to travel.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has officially repealed the state's abortion ban, which has been in place since 1931. This repeal is part of a larger trend of partisan struggles in state capitals across the country, which could have a greater impact on the future of America than the drama surrounding former President Donald Trump. These clashes between Democrats and Republicans over issues like abortion and guns could shape future voting laws and electoral maps, and foreshadow the great debates to come in the 2024 presidential election.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and his wife, Ginni Thomas, have been taking luxury trips subsidized by GOP megadonor Harlan Crow for more than two decades without reporting them, according to a new report from ProPublica. This has sparked outrage from influential Democrats and judicial advocates, and calls for Congress to investigate potential ethical lapses. The report has raised questions about whether Thomas has violated federal ethics laws.
Kansas has passed a law banning transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports from kindergarten through college, overriding the veto of Democratic Governor Laura Kelly. The law has been met with criticism from LGBTQ activists and the Kansas State High School Activities Association, who argue that it is discriminatory and difficult to enforce. It is the latest in a series of restrictions on LGBTQ rights in the state.
The White House is preparing for its annual Easter Egg Roll, featuring a special addition of the White House's own Official Easter Bunny Family. First Lady Jill Biden has put her own spin on the event, making it an "EGGucational" experience with stations on the South Lawn and Ellipse to teach children about farming, healthier eating, exercise, and more. Additionally, NASA has sent a souvenir wooden White House Easter egg to the International Space Station for the astronauts to use in teaching students about gravity.
Over 250 legislators from across the United States have signed a letter condemning the proposed expulsion of three Democratic legislators in Tennessee for protesting gun violence on the state House floor. The letter calls the proposed expulsion an "anti-democratic" attempt to "silence" elected leaders on an important issue and a "clear violation of the First Amendment". It calls on the Tennessee House of Representatives to reconsider its actions and protect the right of its members to speak out on behalf of their constituents.