

The Daily Blast: The Alito Flag Scandal Just Got Worse. What’s the Next Move for Dems?
May 31, 2024
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse discusses Supreme Court Justice Alito's refusal to recuse himself from Jan. 6 cases and the controversy over an upside-down U.S. flag at his home linked to Trump's 'Stop the Steal' effort. The lack of fact-finding processes in the Supreme Court and the need for ethics oversight and accountability are highlighted. The discussion also touches on Trump's alleged request for a billion dollars from oil companies and the influence of the fossil fuel industry in politics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Critique on Justice Alito's Flag Scandal and Lack of Fact-Finding Process in the Supreme Court
02:00 • 4min
Ethics Oversight and Accountability in the Supreme Court
05:51 • 15min
Investigation into Trump's Alleged Request for Billion Dollars
20:53 • 5min
Exploring the Billion Dollar Shakedown and Fossil Fuel Industry Influence in Politics
25:33 • 3min