Calls Intensify for Supreme Court Ethics Reform Amid Partisan Rancor

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse accuses U.S. Supreme Court justices of being in a fact-free and ethics-free zone.
Whitehouse suggests establishing an ethics code for the court, similar to what is in effect for circuit courts of appeals.
Justice Clarence Thomas did not recuse himself in cases involving the 2020 presidential election despite his wife supporting efforts to overturn the results.
Democrats have called for an updated ethical code for the court, while Republicans have defended Thomas' conduct.
Polls show that Americans are losing confidence in the Supreme Court, with Democrats souring on the court more than Republicans.