Ethics reform for Supreme Court faces partisan divide
Senate Judiciary hearing shows bipartisanship is fragile as calls grow for a code of conduct for justices. Proposals by Murkowski and King aim to require a court code and an ethics complaints process, with gifts and travel disclosures tightening. Critics note public trust erosion from politics and the Roe v. Wade reversal, while observers say reform alone cannot restore credibility.
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Baseball’s revival hinges on faster games and new rules
The piece argues MLB revived the national pastime by adding a pitch clock and other changes to curb long, data driven games. It contrasts era data like spin rates and launch angles with past tempo, noting shorter 2023 games and higher attendance, while traditionalists debate the changes. It cites historical context and cultural nostalgia to frame baseball’s return to brisk, engaging play.
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Trump remains GOP front-runner amid legal scrutiny and public support
Nicholas Goldberg analyzes how Donald Trump sustains high GOP polling despite multiple investigations and indictments. He notes supporters’ rallying around a perceived witch hunt, while many question whether alleged crimes, including hush-money crimes and Jan. 6 events, should be tolerable in politics. He compares historical disqualifications and urges Republicans to draw a line.
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