**FILE** Vivek Ramaswamy (Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)
**FILE** Vivek Ramaswamy (Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons)

Today’s Headlines – August 31, 2023

Clarence Thomas Finally Discloses Harlan Crow-Financed Trips

Conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has acknowledged previously undisclosed travel expenses paid for by billionaire associate Harlan Crow.

CBC Rips Vivek Ramaswamy, GOP Presidential Hopeful, for ‘Shamelessly’ Courting White Supremacists

The Congressional Black Caucus has denounced Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy for his repeated remarks that they say have furthered the racial divide and exposed even more hate in America’s political landscape.

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Prince George’s County Set to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

A new ban on single-use, carryout plastic bags distributed at checkout registers by retailers and other businesses in Prince George’s County will go into effect on Jan. 1.

Trump’s Use of Scottsboro Boys Case Comparison Raises Eyebrows and Ire of Judge

Former President Donald Trump, drew criticism from a federal judge for invoking the 1931 Scottsboro Boys case in a bid to delay his upcoming election interference trial.

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