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(CNN) Recent revelations about the political activism Virginia "Ginni" Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas , have renewed scrutiny about how the Supreme Court approaches questions of potential conflicts of interest with the cases that the justices are reviewing. Supreme Court justices make their own determination as to whether they have a personal or financial conflict that would require them to recuse from a case before them. Thomas' refusal to recuse in various cases linked to causes for which his wife has advocated has prompted criticism from court ethical experts and his critics on the left. His defenders, however, argue that Ginni Thomas, who runs a political consulting firm, has a right to political speech and that none of her conduct amounts to the types of ethical issues that would require recusal. Ginni Thomas' views about the House January 6 committee -- and her connections to some of the figures being examined by that probe and by the Justice Department -- has … [Read more...] about Ginni Thomas’ political activism brings scrutiny to Justice Clarence Thomas and the Supreme Court’s recusal rules

Click here to read the full article. Lee Jung-jae , who made history with his work on “ Squid Game ,” is now making his directorial debut with the spy movie “ Hunt ,” which is premiering at Cannes. Although he’s the first Asian to win the Critics Choice and Screen Actors Guild Awards for lead actor drama in Netflix’s dystopian drama, and likely will continue that history as the first to be nominated for an Emmy for a non-English speaking role, he hopes it won’t always be like this. More from Variety Nicole Kidman Left Out of Tom Cruise Career Montage at Cannes Tom Cruise on Why He Endangers His Life for Stunts: 'No One Asked Gene Kelly, 'Why Do You Dance?'' 'It's a Very Strange Film': 'Olli Mäki' Scribe Mikko Myllylahti Tells 'The Woodcutter Story' in Cannes “I hope later on we don’t need to put any boundaries like Asian men and non-Asian men,” he tells Variety . “I hope this boundary just doesn’t need to exist going forward.” While making … [Read more...] about Lee Jung-Jae Says His Cannes Directorial Debut ‘Hunt’ Is as Noir and Political as ‘Squid Game’

Bruce Berglund ( @brberglund ) taught Russian and East European history for two decades at Calvin University and the University of Kansas. A three-time Fulbright scholar, he has written about nationalism, religion, and politics in the region. His latest book is " The Fastest Game in the World: Hockey and the Globalization of Sports. " His next book is a history of the referee in world sports. The views expressed here are his own. Read more opinion on CNN. (CNN) In his address to members of the International Olympic Committee before the Beijing Winter Games, IOC President Thomas Bach asserted that the mission of the Olympics was to bring the world together in peaceful competition. "We can only accomplish this mission," Bach stated , "if the Olympic Games stand above and beyond all political differences." Mere weeks later, Bach's statement already sounds like the last gasp of an outmoded ideal. For many years, the IOC and other governing bodies of world … [Read more...] about Putin made Russian athletes his political tools. Banning them is the right thing to do

Westminster has been rocked by a fresh abuse row after a Tory MP was arrested over rape and sexual assault allegations spanning seven years. The unnamed politician was taken into custody over the allegations, which also include indecent assault, abuse of position of trust, and misconduct in public office. The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "In January 2020, the Met received a report relating to alleged sexual offences having been committed between 2002 and 2009. "The offences are alleged to have occurred in London. An investigation is ongoing, led by officers from Central Specialist Crime." Scotland Yard said the man was "arrested on suspicion of indecent assault, sexual assault, rape, abuse of position of trust and misconduct in public office." He has now been bailed to a date in mid-June, pending further inquiries. Parliament is at the centre of fresh allegations ( Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) The whips office has ordered the man to stay away … [Read more...] about 9 MPs plunged into sleaze scandals as sexual misconduct claims hit Westminster

Margaret Thatcher statue egged by protester in Grantham Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A bronze statue of the former prime minister was erected over the weekend in her hometown of Grantham. Its creation was surrounded by much controversy, not least relating to its £300,000 price tag. Related articles Sturgeon's bizarre NATO ambitions torn apart by expert Boris to bring in new NI secretary Labour Councillor Lee Steptoe said it was “absolutely inevitable” that it would attract protests in the form of egg-throwing. The statue was even placed on a 10-foot-high plinth in order to make it more difficult for people to inflict damage. … [Read more...] about £10 an egg! Dawn Butler urges followers to watch clip of eggs sold by Thatcher statue

Sturgeon's independence bid 'failed spectacularly' on world stage Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The First Minister insisted independence would "better equip" Scotland to "play its full part... in trying to find a solution to the challenges the world faces". But the Scottish Lib Dems insisted Vladimir Putin would be "clapping in delight" at the prospect of the UK breaking up, while the Scottish Tories branded the SNP leader's comments "absurd". Related articles Scheming' Sturgeon shoots herself in foot as independence bid 'failed' Nicola Sturgeon's indy plot dismantled by exposed NATO paradox Scottish Lib Dem leader Alex … [Read more...] about ‘Putin clapping in delight’ Sturgeon skewered for saying Ukraine war makes indy case

TYSON FURY retired because he is tired of playing politics and not getting the fights he wants, claims his trainer SugarHill Steward. The Gypsy King, 33, confirmed his retirement in the ring after defeating Dillian Whyte last month. Fury states he has achieved everything there is to win in the sport despite some arguing he needs to beat Anthony Joshua and Oleksandr Usyk. Fury was meant to face Joshua last year but the fight fell through and Fury is said to be fed up by constant disappointments. His trainer Steward said it is mentally taxing for the heavyweight world champion to go through fight negotiations only for the bout not to happen. Steward told Sky Sports : “For him being retired I’m happy because that’s what he wants. Read More in Sport BIG PRIZES Play the Sun Vegas wheel for FREE every day between midday and midnight HOL LOTTA LOVE Fury films wife Paris in bikini and shares beer with dad on holiday … [Read more...] about Tyson Fury retired because he’s ‘bored of politics’ in making big fights like Anthony Joshua happen, reveals trainer

Rishi Sunak was branded the ‘Computer Says No’ Chancellor today after he blamed IT “problems” for a real-terms benefit cut to millions. The out-of-touch Tory admitted “it sounds like an excuse” as he rejected pleas to help families who are plunging into poverty. Speaking to the Mirror, experts dismissed the Chancellor’s claim that computer problems left him unable to act - because Universal Credit can be changed quickly. IFS director Paul Johnson told us: “That doesn’t seem to be any kind of reason for saying ‘we will do nothing because we can’t do everything’.” And Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner tweeted: “Computer said no? He’s insulting your intelligence.” Benefits rose by 3.1% in April, based on six-month-old inflation figures. Yet inflation has already hit 7% and could top 10% by the end of the year. Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner tweeted: “Computer said no? He’s insulting your intelligence” ( Image: AFP via Getty Images) Mr Sunak was asked if … [Read more...] about Rishi Sunak blasted for using ‘Computer Says No’ excuse to cut benefits for millions

Chancellor Rishi Sunak was briefly tipped as a rising star in British politics, but his fall from grace appears to have been quick after a Partygate fine and controversy surrounding his wife's taxes. The odds have shortened on him being replaced in the role, despite being the favourite to replace current under-fire Prime Minister Boris Johnson only a few months ago. Former Labour leader Ed Miliband ripped into the Chancellor in the House of Commons and said his reputation has "crashed like cryptocurrency", while Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves said Labour would abolish the non-dom tax loopholes. Miliband criticised Sunak's handling of the cost of living crisis and called on the government to introduce a windfall tax on oil companies, voted down by Tory MPs . Oil companies have made record profits while energy bills for hard-working Brits have gone up by £693 a year for the average household. Petrol prices at the pumps have also reached record highs in recent … [Read more...] about Rishi Sunak’s fall from grace and replacement odds as inflation soars to 9%

close Video Mayorkas claims Biden administration is successfully handling border crisis National correspondent Bryan Llenas has the details from Eagle Pass, Texas, on 'Special Report.' NEW You can now listen to Fox News articles! Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas has repeatedly claimed that illegal immigrants whose asylum claims fail will be removed "promptly" from the United States – but former Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are pushing back, saying that there is little chance of that happening given the mass release of illegal immigrants into the U.S. and the current policies of the administration. "If they’re on the border, and they don't claim asylum they can be removed right there, but if they claim asylum, and they are released into the United States, they are not promptly removed," former acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Thomas Homan told Fox News Digital in an interview this month. … [Read more...] about Ex-ICE officials push back on Mayorkas claim that illegal immigrants will be deported ‘promptly’