Justice Thomas Faces Renewed Ethics Questions Over Undisclosed Koch Network Events

Justice Clarence Thomas attended donor events for the Koch network in 2018, including a private dinner.
Thomas did not disclose the trip and flight on his financial disclosure, though it's unclear who paid.
A Koch spokesperson said public officials often speak at events and share ideas.
Thomas previously "dropped by" a Koch brothers event in 2011.
Controversies over Thomas' undisclosed trips have fueled calls for Supreme Court ethics reforms.

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