Proposed law would require SCOTUS create code of conduct

(NewsNation) — Two senators have introduced legislation that would require the Supreme Court to create a code of conduct for itself.

Sens. Angus King and Lisa Murkowski introduced the Supreme Court Code of Conduct Act, which would require the court to determine a code of ethics and appoint an official charged with reviewing any possible violations.

This comes after revelations that two justices did not disclose financial information that tied them to political donors or major law firms. ProPublica reported Justice Clarence Thomas received luxury vacations from a wealthy Republican donor, which he didn't disclose on financial reports. Thomas claims he was advised that he didn't need to disclose the trips because he...