Sen. Whitehouse & Michael Steele Talk SCOTUS Ethics & GOP Efforts to Wreck Economy Over Debt Ceiling
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- Опубликовано: 21 сен 2024
- May 6 | Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joins Michael Steele on MSNBC to discuss the ethics crisis at the Supreme Court and MAGA House Republican efforts to hold the American economy hostage over attempts to raise the debt ceiling and pay America's bills.
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse is a man of ALL the people. He is moral, fair, and wants what is best for our country. I wish he would run for President of USA.
I'd vote 4 that!!
He has never made any move toward running for potus.
@@yvonneplant9434 imo, He is such a gentleman that I believe he would not want to "step on Biden's toes."
@@yvonneplant9434 that doesn't mean he won't one day .
I would vote for him.
Keep fighting the good fight Senator Whitehouse. America loves you! ❤
I wish there were more like you in the Senate
This is tax evasion at a minimum...they must be prosecuted and removed from the court. Also the rest of these people need to be investigated for tax evasion also ....JUSTICE MATTERS.....
Thank you for bringing this to light and proposing solution. Sheldon Sheldon Whitehouse is a powerful firce. We should listen and follow his lead. We need action now.
Yes. the solution and action parts by Sen Whitehouse are so very impressive. Teach 'em how it's done, Sheldon!!
God speed Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. Thank you, Michael Steel for this video. I'm with you, Michael, investigate Harlan Crow!! He thinks all his money will protect him, like it has so far.
The Senate has asked Crow to provide a list of all money he's spent that is connected to the Thomas's. That should be a start. Congress can request any individual's tax returns from the IRS. It'd be interesting to see the entries Crow used in money for paying Ginni and for the purchase and the upkeep of Thomas's mother's property.
Yep
They're not going to comment cuz they know their wrong! Thank you for the update and thank you senator Whitehouse.
Thank you Senator Whitehouse for the great work you do.👏👏👏❤
Ethics reform, of course, priority should be impeachment...
Impeachment is not likely but I'm sure there are many other ways to bring accountability.
Yes atleast the impeachment process would be on these gentlemans records..
@@newmove4378 do you think rico and bribery laws,,knowing that these justices are bought with millions of dollars while striking down civil rights and liberties is oxymoronic hypocritical and the justices saying well i talked to someone they said it's okay,who are they and the federal reporting is clear if these scj cant understand the rules than why do they even have the scj seats to interpert constitution and bill of rights..
It doesn't have to be either, or as they can be done simultaneously. I can't believe Roberts blew them off by not even showing up. Now, that's arrogance.
The Republicans have a firm hand on accountability mechanisms in both houses. With a Republican administration and a Republican controlled Supreme Court, there is a lock on accountability. They have defeated checks and balance mechanisms. If voters want change, we have to start with Congress and use Impeachment as the accountability mechanism and reform Ethics cmtes to enact accountability within each house, then the Executive and judicial branches of the Federal government. Let's remind ourselves, it took decades to reach this impasse. Strategic planning and patient execution will be needed to return full accountability.
Corporations that operate under a code of ethics is an oxymoron.
What polling company? What were her duties? Why would Republicans have such power in the Judicial Committee to limit Democrats? Would Mitch allow that if it were the reverse case? Get those judges through.
Good points. Finestien needs to step down
@@GiffyPooh She's supposed to return this week. I guess the recent public call-outs finally prompted her to return. I don't think she'll make it another 19 months.
KEEP PUTTING CORRUPTION ON BLAST !! Thank you Senator Whitehouse for working so hard, making these media appearances and uploading your videos on your channel. Your work is so very important, please keep it up.
House GOP should Cut Fossil Fuel Subsidies to save Billions; fossil fuel companies posted billions in profits, they do not need any more subsidies.
Senator Whitehouse Needs To Be In The Whitehouse!
2028 Presidential Candidate for The Democratic Party!
Imagine.
Senator Whitehouse Is The Truth And Nothing But The Truth. He Will Follow The Rule of Law.
Absolutely 💯!!!! I would vote for him.
I agree 100%
No he needs to be in there in 24 he needs to run in 24 that's white house needs to run in 24 I'm going to write his name in for president I'm sorry but I'm writing his name in for president and everybody else should do the same exact thing whether he's running or not
@@janetmccusker9185 giving the election to Trump. Nice...🙄
Whitehouse for the White House 2028 ⚓🇺🇸
@@janetmccusker9185 & Raskin!!!
We as citizens of America , have been taught that the Supreme Court is the FINAL word . And we should respect that . However , how can anyone respect Supreme Court Justices who overturn previous Supreme Court Justice decisions? And simply say it was wrongly decided . How can anyone trust decisions made by people who are bought by millionaires and billionaires ? After all , ordinary citizens are made to understand at very early ages that nothing in life is free .
Money talks and bullshit walks in the USA .
We should not only demand more oversight but also demand a review of SCOTUS’ rulings for the past 15 years.
It's time to open a broader public investigation. We need the senate to put together a "Jan 6" type committee chaired by Senator Whitehouse
If you're referencing the supreme court, specifically Thomas, the DOJ needs to be investigating Thomas for not disclosing what appears to be countless items. Congress needs to get the Thomas's and all of Crow's tax returns to see if and how the monies between them were declared on their personal and corporate taxes.
@@B_Bodziak i couldn't agree more. Congress can get the tax forms. Right now however there are at least two different committees investigating. This investigation needs to be broadened to all of the justices. There are numerous advantages to one committee investigating. First it tells the country that this is important. Second the results will be public. Third it consolidates the effort, so they can better chart the course they need to go in.
Add Gorsuch, Roberts, and Kavanaugh .
What ethics? Anybody and everybody sends money or favors their way just to get what ever they want done at the time.another good reason that we the public needs to be able to vote these people in or out.
Yes, but they have recinded the voting rights act. Evil scheme behind the scenes. We the People should all be irate and standing against this nonsense.
Sheldon Whitehouse would make a superb POTUS.
It's like Sen. Whitehouse said, the Supreme Court get to call their own fouls. For obvious reasons of judicial fairness that wouldn't and shouldn't be allowed under any circumstances?
We all need to keep Feinstein in our mediations & prayers, that she will recover expeditiously & be able to help save our democracy. Thank you Sen. Whitehouse - you are a light shining in the darkness cast by fascist politicians.
It is sad that the American democracy is hinged on one to two people doing the right thing! Lies are king with republicans, evangelicals, white nationalists, and Fox news/Tucker Carlson watchers.
She is returning to Washington tomorrow. I guess the public call-outs worked.
Right there with she said she worked for the Reagan administration absolutely amazing how these people are still in office it is just beyond me I I just don't understand how these people are in office
Reagan's admin is how Clarence and ginni met.
What's their motto, do-as-i-say-not-as-i-do. 🤨
Fine for me but not for thee.
Here's an idea for 2024 - Whitehouse/Steele (having a candidate from each of the parties running TOGETHER, willing to WORK together, willing to actually DO democracy, like a CIVILIZATION.) Just an oddball idea, I guess. But, THINK of it. COOPERATION instead of competition!! Wow!
Raskin!!!
They didn't disclose because they said they did not have any cases before the court. LOL.😮
Even if that were true, Thomas still has to disclose income his wife receives from ANY source. In addition, Thomas did disclose one trip early on Crow's plane, but no more. Indicating he was aware he needed to include them on his disclosure forms. Also, Thomas did claim the $5k a friend gave towards his nephew's tuition, but he didn't disclose what Crow paid towards the tuition. Again, an indication Thomas knew the tuition payments should've been disclosed.
Unfortunately, I think we'll see Garland resign before he'd ever hold Clarence criminally liable.
Shouldn’t most of the trumplican congress be in prison along with their leader “orange guy”!
Appropriate talk from a righteous Senator Whitehouse 💥
CEOs might tell Republicans to "Knock it off" !
Compromised..
Does a cat have a butt.
Senator Whitehouse thank you for fighting for the people of America.
You’re a hero!
Thank you Senator Whitehouse, for shining a very bright light on the shady dealings of the Supreme Court, and the House and Senate Republicans' shameful abuse of power and total disregard for the catastrophic harm to our country should we default on the national debt.
I don't understand. If there are laws governing the conduct of Federal judges, and the supreme court are federal judges, where's the law that says they don't have to those laws?
Members of the Supreme Court are not judges. They are "JUSTICES." That linguistic distinction is what makes them members of the highest Court in the land and what makes all other federal courts (along with the judges in those courts) "INFERIOR" to SCOTUS as specifically referenced in the language of Article III of the Constitution. The issue is NOT that the Supreme Court is "above the law." It's that there is no other law or legal process ABOVE the Supreme Court.
@@larryk1865 This does not explain how they're ABOVE the law. Bribery is still bribery no matter how high the office
@@jymbates9662 And BRIBERY is a crime DEFINED and PUNISHABLE under the United States Code at 18 USC 201. The DOJ is intimately familiar with that law and the evidentiary requirements for its prosecution. NOTHING in the statutory language of Sec. 201 exempts Supreme Court justices from prosecution under that statute. Most importantly, your personal "impression" of what does or doesn't constitute criminal BRIBERY does not mean squat. If the criminal law experts in DOJ under a Democrat Attorney General thought for one moment they could criminally prosecute a Supreme Court justice, I would think at the very least that an official DOJ investigation would have been launched in that direction. By all appearances, not even THAT has been done. How do you explain that?
Great to see you Eugene! 👍
I’m favored ,$121k every 4weeks! I can now afford anything and also support God’s work and the church
Quite impressive but how!!?know it’s possible, my colleague at work got her first investment return of $35k after two weeks and she quit the job, I would appreciate if you show me how to go about it...
Yeah ,180k monthly profits! thanks and God bless Mr Thomas George trading services.God gave me vision about him!!
It sounds good , hope you wouldn’t mind to tell me how to go about profiting that much just like you do?
I’m successful today thanks to Mr Thomas George
YEAH! YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!!
Thank you Michael Steele and Senator Whihtehouse!
I had no idea Michael Steele is on MSNBC!!! TERRIFIC!!!
He still spews R nonsense. We need LOUD and BOLD like Sen Whitehouse! The rest…..needs to go get real jobs and stop WASTING my hard earned tax dollars. Sick of these imps in office. GenZ ACTIVATE!
@@thelife9865 I am truly absorbed when I hear Whitehouse, but i like Steele. He's not un-conservative, but he is NOT Republican Party, anymore.
Great show!
Also, pack the court and get rid of 501c bs!
Wow! Senator Whitehouse has really come out in a big way these last couple of years. I have nothing but the greatest respect for that man. What a hero and true patriot!
When do gifts breach Federal Tax minimums?
First off, gift taxes are paid by gift DONORS NOT gift recipients. This is the biggest thing most people don't understand. As best I can tell, there are two IRS regs at work here. The first is an annual gift allowance you can give per person BEFORE YOU AS THE DONOR incur any gift tax liability. For 2023, that amount is $17,000 or less. So, every year you can give each child $17,000 or less without your being liable for gift tax. Additionally, the LIFETIME allowance of a gift donor (as of 2023) is $12.920 million. Assuming you filed Form 706 every year, the IRS would have used that information to keep a running tab on your progress toward your lifetime allowance. Example: If in a given year you gave a child $20,000, you would have a $3,000 gift tax liability for that year (20,000 - 17,000 = 3,000). But you wouldn't actually pay the tax that year. In fact, you would NEVER pay it unless you exceeded the $12.920 million lifetime allowance. Now I could be wrong about this. I am NOT an accountant. However, both the annual and lifetime gift tax exemptions exist in the amounts I've indicated, and I think that is how they are coordinated. For further info, see IRS publication 525 “Taxable and non-Taxable Income - Gifts and Inheritances” and IRS webpage "What's New -- Estate and Gift Tax."
Ask tip earners who have to pay taxes on them, and sign papers to even work!
@@deloresmonteiro2342 Those are earnings, not gifts, which is even more disgusting, because a gratuity is for services rendered above and beyond, while gifts are like feathers floating down from the gods.
See the difference/ (Me neither.)
@@deloresmonteiro2342 The IRS has defined tips as part of taxable employment compensation. They are not gifts.
@@larryk1865 they were gifts until it was decided to take them away. I am old enough to know the truth of this. So you are saying we need to redefine what a gift is for the clowns? They do what no one else is allowed to do. It is called ethics, and they have none.
Wow what a tangled web we weaved.
YES, TIME FOR CHANGE.
I agree with everything he said 👊🏾
Whitehouse for the White House 2024!
I'm hearing about setting ethics rules for SCOTUS , for more oversight over SCOTUS ......kinda like closing the barn door after the horses got loose ....Where's the accountability for the last 2 decades of corruption ????
THANK YOU Senator Whitehouse
Impeach as soon as we vote in Congressional leaders willing to do it!
Michael is becoming a star🎉🎉🎉
We know all that, but what’s gonna be done about it?! Thank goodness for sen Whitehouse 💙vote blue everyone and protect out democracy💙
Corruption is corruption!
Like Trump the honourable judge can absolve himself by just thinking about it.
The congress needs to tape record debt ceiling speeches for every time it happens.
Republicans/Dems will cave minutes before as usual.
Whitehouse is really doing your job. free the press.
Ridiculous KellyAnne
No accountability, Scotus does not care
Americas Senator
Thomas should never have been on the Court in the first place. He lied about Anita Hill when most of us believed her.
Including Senator Whitehouse I'm sure.
I totally agree with Sen. Whithouse and move forward we can’t continue allow the MANIPULATION from the MAGA Republicans!!!! America VOTE BLUE!!! 💙⚖️🇺🇸🗳️💙🦉
Raise taxes on the corporations making record profits & the 1%.
Why are Republicans not mentioning that added revenue????
So Thomas just gets away with his grift?? How is that OK? There will be no consequences for Thomas and his wife? This is insane!!
Because the Judiciary Committee of the Senate APPOINTS the Justices and Federal Judges and gathers the background checks, credit checks, etc., they do have the power to establish a "code of ethics" for the Justices. For Chief Justice Roberts to say anything to the contrary is wrong. And that is just another "impeachable" belief within the right wing ideology.
Yes, the supreme court has been compromised. The cure is Term Limits for them , Code of Ethics and kick anyone out who oversteps. Because of leonard leo roe v. wade was over turned which only says that 1%'s are getting their say in form of lavish vacations, etc.. to the supreme court. In other words, they are buying want they want via money and if that is so, who is to say that our adversaries will not do the same. Just look at djt, the only reason the courts are working against him is because they are following the rules but if he takes his case to the SC he will win...because he bought them
Ethics? 6/9 have committed crimes. Charge, convict, remove and imprison them all. Replace Merrick Garland with someone who will do the job.
SMITH IS IN THE HOUSE.
Are you curious as to where Steele stands on the federalist society? I know I am. This is just another example of reputational rehabilitation. Major networks need to clean up their act. Good luck with that.
If the Justice's don't think they have to testify. Harlan Crow is fair game to testify under oath. Under penalty of perjury.
Injustice of the Supreme Corrupt.
What a mess!How many years it's take to cleaned or leave it?
thank you for your comments on the supreme court ethics problems on the supreme court is com[;ete;ly unACceptiple.....Leigh MRTIN
The debt ceiling is about past spending - not future spending. By not raising the debt ceiling GOP are refusing to pay the bills they’ve racked up under Trump ( by nearly $8 trillion).
❤thanks
Bus all the homeless people to speaker McCarthy‘s house until he gives in on the debt ceiling
Wow you would think her husband would tell her to keep her mouth shut. Lol. Creeps. Lock them up.
Maybe it Is or Was her Former Husband . Divorce Would Compliment her Law License ?
Thomas needs to resign!
Kelly Ann is as full of BS as ever! Bless her heart.😁
Who came up with the lifetime job guarantee? 8 years should be the max and no gifts should ever be received by judges.
Bypass all the debt ceiling by 'minting the coin.'
Every single federal employee, too!
I love the tie
*HAS ANYONE CHECKED TO SEE IF THOSE JUSTICES REPORTED THE GIFTS AS INCOME TO THE IRS?*
I thought same thing and this should be investigated by doj and fbi irs maybe rico and bribery statutes have been used..
So the federal judges can do whatever , with no consequences . If they can go after Trump , Thomas should be held accountable also .
So, did she pay taxes on her income from Crow? If not, then it is prosecutable. Lock them both up.
Justice Thomas and his wife are contaminated by greed and power.
Whithouse! My Hero!💙
This why the American public needs to vote all the G.O.P Congress people out of office come 2024 elections time to return the Republicans to a minority in the Congress.
***** How much corruption can Thomas and his wife get away with..!!!
I don't get it. Justice Thomas makes 274,000 a year. What did this school cost?
SCOTUS: Rules for thee
AND what work did Ginni Thomas do while in consultation w. her friend and Meadows et. al before Jan. 6 and the big lie? Why was she not under oath?
Do members of congress follow the same ethics on stock buying_as other public employees.?
Ethics problem they lied to get on the court they lied about roe versus
I like a lot of what Senator Whitehouse has been saying,but Senator Feinstein is not likely to come back in Pristine Health,and having her come back is for her benefit,not for the benefit of the American People. I would have appreciated it if Senator Whitehouse had cared more about the People. Honestly,"We the People" does not actually apply.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse has My VOTE. 💯👍👍
Is Scotus corrupt? Yes. Wish Finestien would show up so they could do something about it.
Let it lapse republicans we can fix it later
So, Senator, did those, who received perks and payments, pay taxes on all of that as income? That's how they got Capone, right?
Both Ginni Thomas and Justice Thomas need to have a grand jury for several violations of law , not so much misbehavior but in addition.m they might have broke laws
Looking bad is enough to question everything
I need to get me some of that hush money. Leo? Harland, mama needs new shoes.
Thomas should resign. He has been a corrupt member, to a Court that has been corrupted
The Problem is Grassley. He admitted he knew VP Pence was Not going to be there to count Electoral Votes. & he was going to step in.
That's jalousies hateful crime covering the past sixty years
How many other scotUS have done this?
Need to get Thomas off in the supreme court he’s a crook