Hi Reader,

Last week, ProPublica published a bombshell story revealing that Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas secretly accepted luxury trips and travel from billionaire Republican donor Harlan Crow, and that Thomas did not disclose these trips on his annual financial disclosures. (Thomas later put out a statement saying he didn’t think he needed to disclose the trips. Crow’s statement said it was hospitality for dear friends and wasn’t intended to influence the justice.)

Our story sparked discussions and outrage all over the country. Lawmakers announced an upcoming hearing and demanded that Chief Justice John Roberts investigate these trips.

And just yesterday, our newest story is out: “Billionaire Harlan Crow Bought Property From Clarence Thomas. The Justice Didn’t Disclose the Deal.” The transaction is the first known instance of money flowing from Crow to the Supreme Court justice. (Thomas didn’t respond to our questions. Crow said he bought Thomas’ mother’s house to preserve it for posterity.)

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Your gift today will ensure we can keep digging into the actions of the powerful, no matter how difficult or time-consuming they make it. Together, we’re making a difference, and I’d be grateful if you joined us, too.

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Robin Sparkman
President, ProPublica