Ethics and Official Misconduct

• N.F.L. Said It Will Look Into Steve Tisch’s Ties to Epstein - Recently released emails reveal that Jeffrey Epstein sought to connect Mr. Tisch, whose family is a part-owner of N.Y. Giants, with multiple women.
• Why The Times Is Expanding Its Supreme Court Coverage - How four reporters are examining the most secretive branch of government — and the nine justices who shape the law.
• Judge Who Ruled Against Trump Administration Cleared of Justice Dept. Complaint - Trump allies have called for Judge James E. Boasberg to be investigated and impeached after decisions that questioned the administration’s respect for the rule of law.
• They Said They Weren’t Close to Epstein. New Documents Show Otherwise. - Materials released by the Justice Department revealed that leading business and political figures had enduring relationships with the disgraced financier.
• Trump Administration Takes Another Stake in Rare Earth Sector - The administration announced a $1.6 billion deal with USA Rare Earth. The firm also does business with Cantor Fitzgerald, which is run by the sons of President Trump’s commerce secretary.
• 4 Takeaways from Supreme Court Hearing on Trump’s Firing of Fed Official - The justices were alert to the central bank’s crucial role and wary of issuing a broad ruling based on rushed briefing and incomplete information.
• Supreme Court Considers Trump’s Attempt to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook - The justices deferred a decision on the president’s efforts to oust Cook, agreeing to hear arguments on Wednesday instead.
• In Secret Testimony, Republicans Derided Trump’s Stolen Election Claims - The testimony, part of the derailed Georgia election interference case, makes clear how dismissive some senior Republicans were of claims of widespread fraud in the 2020 election.
• Facing Contempt Threat, Clintons Refuse to Testify in Epstein Inquiry - The couple denounced the efforts by Representative James R. Comer, the chairman of the Oversight Committee, to force them to appear, setting the stage for a legal battle.
• Labor Secretary’s Aides Placed on Leave in Misconduct Investigation - The Labor Department is investigating a complaint alleging misconduct by Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer.