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Sunborn London

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  • Londen, England
  • totaalprijs vanaf € 176
  • Prijs voor: 2 volwassenen

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Yacht Executive room with balcony or Executive Family room

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O2 Arena, North Greenwich

Yacht Classic room with river view

Yacht Classic room with river view

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Canary Wharf

Geniet van een onvergetelijk verblijf aan boord van een glimmende superjacht aangemeerd in de buurt van de Londense Canary Wharf, incl. ontbijt

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Locatie Het hotel ligt op ca. 10 minuten lopen van Lightrailstation Royal Victoria. Luchthaven Londen City ligt op ca. 3 kilometer van het hotel, ongeveer 15 minuten met het openbaar vervoer. Luchthaven Heathrow ligt op ca. 40 kilometer van het hotel, ongeveer 1,5 uur met het openbaar vervoer, terwijl luchthaven Londen Gatwick op ca. 75 kilometer ligt, iets langer dan 1 uur met het openbaar vervoer. Voor reizigers die aankomen met de trein op St. Pancras Station kun je gebruik maken van de circle, Hammersmith & City, en de Metropolitan lijn, waarna je overstap op Liverpoolstreet op de Victoria lijn. De Vicotria lijn stopt op Custom House, het hotel is dan nog ongeveer 5 minuten lopen. Inreisregels

De paspoort-, visum- en gezondheidsvereisten (inclusief die in verband met COVID-19) op het moment van boeken kunnen worden geraadpleegd op de website van Buitenlandse Zaken van je eigen overheid via deze links: Nederland of België . Het is jouw verantwoordelijkheid om ervoor te zorgen dat je hele reisgezelschap in het bezit is van de benodigde reis- en gezondheidsdocumenten, en voldoen aan alle andere immigratie- en inreisvereisten, voordat je op reis vertrekt.

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Breng een bezoek aan de wereldberoemde Tower of London of het Tate Modern en ga daarna lunchen zoals de Engelsen doen op de foodmarkt bij Leather Lane. Wie na een drukke dag sightseeing even schoon schip wil maken, kan heerlijk genieten van de bijzondere cocktails in de Sundown Bar van het hotel.

  • Royal Victoria Dock, London E16 1AA, Verenigd Koninkrijk, Verenigd Koninkrijk

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Yacht Executive Room

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Classic King Room with River View

Executive family dock view.

Als je deze reis minimaal 35 dagen voor je vertrek boekt, dan kan je ervoor kiezen om in termijnen te betalen. De waarborg zal 50% van de totaalprijs bedragen, plus de boekingskosten en de reis- en/of annuleringsverzekering (indien van toepassing). Je vindt de bedragen van elke betaling en uiterste datum voor elke betaling in de laatste stap van het boekingsproces.

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Wij raden je aan een passende verzekering af te sluiten voor het soort reis dat je hebt geboekt, of het nu gaat om een binnenlandse of buitenlandse reis. Afhankelijk van je beschermingsniveau (en wij raden altijd een zo uitgebreid mogelijke dekking aan), dekt je reisverzekering annuleringen, medische zorg, familiale noodgevallen, verlies van bagage, insolventie van de touroperator en andere risico's.

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Sunborn Group is a privately owned property and development company who has pioneered the original floating hotel concept in 1998

…and has since created a number of bespoke Yacht Hotels for prestigious international locations.

The only company in the world to successfully construct a fleet of fully functioning, first-class Yacht Hotels, Sunborn is also highly experienced in the creation of flagship hotels, residential accommodation and restaurants.

With more than 30 years’ experience in the hotel, leisure and hospitality sector, Sunborn is also responsible for the development of luxury spa hotels, restaurants and other top-quality projects in Scandinavia, Germany, Spain and the UK. Sunborn Gibraltar is the first of a fleet of floating hotels. It has a sister hotel in London’s Docklands and more planned for other locations around the world. To find out more about Sunborn Group, visit www.sunborn.com.

Sunborn Gibraltar

A magnificent five-star yacht hotel moored in an idyllic marina on Western Europe’s southernmost tip, Sunborn Gibraltar introduces a new concept of luxury to this famously exclusive setting. The 142-metre yacht hotel comprises 189 lavishly appointed rooms together with banqueting suites, bars, cocktail lounge and restaurants, plus tranquil pool, spa and sundeck, offering guests a unique opportunity to enjoy the ultimate indulgent hotel experience.

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Naantali Spa

One of the prestigious ‘Royal Spas of Europe’ – is located in picture-perfect surroundings in one of the Finland’s prettiest, sunniest and most historic regions. Guests can visit Naantali Old Town with its traditional maritime charm, explore the archipelago or relax and enjoy the hotel’s luxury accommodation and sensational five-star facilities.

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Ruissalo Spa

Situated on a picturesque island, Ruissalo Spa makes a beautiful get away. The spa features superb sporting facilities and offers expert care for musculoskeletal injuries. Guests can hike amid the breathtaking natural landscape, before heading off to experience the shopping and cultural attractions of the city of Turku.

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Luxury London stay on a superyacht - Fully refundable

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  • Unique getaway : Swift in the wake of its glimmering Gibraltar predecessor, the sleek Sunborn London superyacht boasts cutting-edge architecture and awe-inspiring views for a glamorous escape away from the hustle and bustle. Poised gracefully on Royal Victoria Dock among gleaming high-rise global banks, it sits in a suitably minted location.
  • Drink in the views : Canary Wharf’s twinkly multi-coloured tower lights are the perfect urban backdrop to pre-dinner seasonal cocktails and small plates in the Sundown Bar - the ideal spot to kick back after a day of city slicking. Elsewhere, treat yourself to a sumptuous culinary journey at the elegant Lands Ends restaurant.
  • Timeless elegance : Cocoon yourself in style, luxury and comfort in your spacious superyacht guestroom. You can expect a timeless design alongside classic craftsmanship, not to mention pristine bathrooms with indulgent Prija toiletries.

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Executive Yacht Overnight Stay with Dinner and Wine on the Sunborn

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What did you get up to? We visited the Sunborn Yacht Hotel for an overnight stay and 3 course meal, as part of my wife’s 40th birthday celebrations. We travelled into the city by train and jumped on the underground to Custom House, where the boat is moored on the Thames. On arrival at the quayside, you get the instant sensation that this is not going to be your average hotel stay, as you are greeted by the 120m Sunborn super yacht in all its glistening glory! Once on board, we were welcomed by friendly staff and given the keys to our room. The inside of the boat is just as spectacular as the outside, with a grand staircase and chandeliers dominating the main reception area. Our beautiful king-size room had its own private balcony overlooking the Thames and the city, which gave us an opportunity to relax and take in the sights before dinner. Dinner was booked for 8pm, so once we had changed into our glad rags, we made our way to the bar for a pre-dinner drink. The restaurant is situated at the top of the grand staircase, which gives you a great opportunity to take a few snaps next to the chandeliers on your way up! Our 3 course meal was absolutely lovely, I had the steak and Emma had the corn fed Chicken, accompanied by a few glasses of fizz! We have 2 kids, so we took advantage of a full night’s sleep in our super comfy king sized bed! In the morning, we decided to explore the boat and as the evening rain had cleared we were able to get out onto the sun decks and have a coffee. Our stay also included a full English breakfast, which was fantastic and filled us up for our planned day in the city. Overall, we had a great restful break away and could not fault the staff, accommodation and food. The Sunborn offers a unique way to stay in city and offers a bit of the wow factor, especially when celebrating a special occasion. We would definitely recommend it and would love to return! What did you enjoy the most? Our favourite part of the experience the 3 course meal. The restaurant setting was amazing overlooking the city lights and the food was top class, which made Emma’s birthday celebrations extra special.

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Stylish Mallorca apartment stay by the sea

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  • Beautiful Balearic base: Idyllic and inviting, the newly-opened Repic Apartments Soller offer a relaxing self-catered stay near the charming beach of Playa d'en Repic in the Port of Sóller. Explore the peace and natural beauty of the marina, with easy access to the beach for swimming and sunbathing. After a day of adventure, retreat to your stylish, light-bathed apartments and unwind in one of Mallorca's most captivating locations.
  • Dinner your way: Inside your apartment you'll find a haven of modern comfort with either mountain or sea views. Equipped with all the mod-cons, including Wi-Fi, a flat-screen television, towels and air conditioning, your apartment offers the perfect blend of convenience and relaxation. The fully-equipped kitchen also invites you to whip up culinary delights, meaning you can showcase the region's fresh, local produce from within your own home-from-home.
  • Idyllic portside surrounds: Situated on the northwestern side of the island, the apartments offer a prime base for exploring the picturesque port. Immerse yourself in the nostalgic charm of this Mallorcan fishing village, where coastal beauty and a laid-back atmosphere blend seamlessly. From strolling along the palm-fringed promenade to indulging in fresh seafood at local tavernas, the Port of Sóller offers a taste of authentic Mediterranean life.

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Epic Moscow & St Petersburg city cruise

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Cruise from magnificent Moscow to enchanting St Petersburg with this city-hopping escape, including breakfast and all travel, plus exciting excursions

Russia is the world's largest country and, as such, its cities offer a unique destination, whether you're after a culture-fuelled excursion or a laid back city break. Either way, you'll no doubt end up marvelling at Russia's artistic spoils throughout the day, before sipping vodka late into the night.

Sailing from Moscow to St Petersburg, find out what makes Russia tick by taking in some of the best sights, from historic favourites such as St Petersburg's Winter Palace and Moscow's Kremlin, to attractive hamlets and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

During your cruise, enjoy full-board meals complete with a thrilling entertainment programme thanks to an on-board concert hall and cinema. Relax on the outdoor terrace, enjoy a drink at one of three bars, or simply taking in lovely views from the comfort and privacy of your cabin's own balcony.

One night in a Double room at Radisson Slavayanskya Hotel (or similar), Moscow (B&B)

Seven nights in a choice of cabins on board the MS Crucelake (full board)

Two nights in a Double room at Azimut Hotel (or similar), St Petersburg (B&B)

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Day 1: Moscow

During your time in Moscow, visit the impressive Moscow metro stations, and vibrant Arbat Street, all before heading on city tour by bus. Discover the iconic Kremlin, from the majestic Red Square to the Grand Palace, and the cathedrals with their gold-gilded domes.

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Day 2-8: Cruise: Uglich, Goritsy-Kirillov, Kizhi & Mandrogui

En route to St Petersburg, you'll get the chance to visit a selection of Russian treasures. Cruise to Uglich, where you'll enjoy a walking tour, witnessing the Kremlin and the Church of Tsarevich Dmitry on the Blood, plus the Transfiguration Cathedral. Up next is Goritsy-Kirillov and a visit to the…

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Day 9-10: St Petersburg

After a cruise of discovery, arrive in St Petersburg. Embark on a bus tour of the wonderful city, marvelling at the Peter-and-Paul Fortress and soaking up the ornate beauty of the Hermitage Museum among other famous city highlights. You'll also get to spend a day at leisure for even more exploratio…

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Hot on the trail of 56 superyachts owned by Russian oligarchs and subject to seizure

  • Published: Mar. 06, 2022, 2:04 p.m.

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French authorities have seized the yacht Amore Vero linked to Igor Sechin, a Putin ally who runs Russian oil giant Rosneft, as part of EU sanctions over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The boat arrived in La Ciotat on Jan. 3 for repairs and was slated to stay until April 1 and was seized to prevent an attempted departure. (AP Photo/Bishr Eltoni) AP

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The massive superyacht Dilbar stretches one-and-a-half football fields in length, about as long as a World War I dreadnought. It boasts two helipads, berths for more than 130 people and a 25-meter swimming pool long enough to accommodate another whole superyacht.

Dilbar was launched in 2016 at a reported cost of more than $648 million. Five years on, its purported owner, the Kremlin-aligned Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov, was already dissatisfied and sent the vessel to a German shipyard last fall for a retrofit reportedly costing another couple hundred million dollars.

That’s where she lay in drydock on Thursday when the United States and European Union announced economic sanctions against Usmanov — a metals magnate and early investor in Facebook — over his ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin and in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.

“We are joining with our European allies to find and seize your yachts, your luxury apartments, your private jets,” President Joe Biden said during his State of the Union speech Tuesday night, addressing the oligarchs. “We are coming for your ill-begotten gains.”

But actually seizing the behemoth boats could prove challenging. Russian billionaires have had decades to shield their money and assets in the West from governments that might try to tax or seize them.

Several media outlets reported Wednesday that German authorities had impounded Dilbar. But a spokeswoman for Hamburg state’s economy ministry told The Associated Press no such action had yet been taken because it had been unable to establish ownership of the yacht, which is named for Usmanov’s mother.

Dilbar is flagged in the Cayman Islands and registered to a holding company in Malta, two secretive banking havens where the global ultra-rich often park their wealth.

Still, in the industry that caters to the exclusive club of billionaires and centimillionaires that can afford to buy, crew and maintain superyachts, it is often an open secret who owns what.

Working with the U.K.-based yacht valuation firm VesselsValue, the AP compiled a list of 56 superyachts — generally defined as luxury vessels exceeding 79 feet in length — believed to be owned by a few dozen Kremlin-aligned oligarchs, seaborne assets with a combined market value estimated at more than $5.4 billion.

The AP then used two online services — VesselFinder and MarineTraffic — to plot the last known locations of the yachts as relayed by their onboard tracking beacons.

While many are still anchored at or near sun-splashed playgrounds in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, more than a dozen were underway to or had already arrived in remote ports in small nations such as the Maldives and Montenegro, potentially beyond the reach of Western sanctions. Three are moored in Dubai, where many wealthy Russians have vacation homes.

Another three had gone dark, their transponders last pinging just outside the Bosporus in Turkey — gateway to the Black Sea and the southern Russian ports of Sochi and Novorossiysk.

Graceful, a German-built Russian-flagged superyacht believed to belong to Putin, left a repair yard in Hamburg on Feb. 7, two weeks before Russia invaded Ukraine. It is now moored in the Russian Baltic port of Kaliningrad, beyond the reach of Western sanctions imposed against him this past week.

Some Russian oligarchs appear to have not gotten the memo to move their superyachts, despite weeks of public warnings of Putin’s planned invasion.

French authorities seized the superyacht Amore Vero on Thursday in the Mediterranean resort town of La Ciotat. The boat is believed to belong to Igor Sechin, a Putin ally who runs Russian oil giant Rosneft, which has been on the U.S. sanctions list since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014.

The French Finance Ministry said in a statement that customs authorities boarded the 289-foot Amore Vero and discovered its crew was preparing for an urgent departure, even though planned repair work wasn’t finished. The $120 million boat is registered to a company that lists Sechin as its primary shareholder.

On Saturday, Italian financial police in the port of San Remo seized the 132-foot superyacht Lena, which is flagged in the British Virgin Islands. Authorities said the boat belongs to Gennady Timchenko, an oligarch close to Putin and among those sanctioned by the European Union. With an estimated net worth of $16.2 billion, Timchenko is the founder of the Volga Group, which specializes in investments in energy, transport and infrastructure assets.

The 213-foot Lady M was also seized by the Italians while moored in the Riviera port town of Imperia. In a tweet announcing the seizure on Friday, a spokesman for Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said the comparatively modest $27 million vessel was the property of sanctioned steel baron Alexei Mordashov, listed as Russia’s wealthiest man with a fortune of about $30 billion.

But Mordashov’s upsized yacht, the 464-foot Nord, was safely at anchor on Friday in the Seychelles, a tropical island chain in the Indian Ocean not under the jurisdiction of U.S. or EU sanctions. Among the world’s biggest superyachts, Nord has a market value of $500 million.

Since Friday, Italy has seized $156 million in luxury yachts and villas in some of its most picturesque destinations, including Sardinia, the Ligurian coast and Lake Como.

Most of the Russians on the annual Forbes list of billionaires have not yet been sanctioned by the United States and its allies, and their superyachts are still cruising the world’s oceans.

The evolution of oligarch yachts goes back to the tumultuous decade after the 1991 fall of the Soviet Union, as state oil and metals industries were sold off at rock-bottom prices, often to politically connected Russian businessmen and bankers who had provided loans to the new Russian state in exchange for the shares.

Russia’s nouveau riche began buying luxury yachts similar in size and expense to those owned by Silicon Valley billionaires, heads of state and royalty. It’s a key marker of status in Moscow and St. Petersburg, and size matters.

“No self-respecting Russian oligarch would be without a superyacht,” said William Browder, a U.S.-born and now London-based financier who worked in Moscow for years before becoming one of the Putin regime’s most vocal foreign critics. “It’s part of the rite of passage to being an oligarch. It’s just a prerequisite.”

As their fortunes ballooned, there was something of an arms race among the oligarchs, with the richest among them accumulating personal fleets of ever more lavish boats.

For example, Russian metals and petroleum magnate Roman Abramovich is believed to have bought or built at least seven of the world’s largest yachts, some of which he has since sold off to other oligarchs.

In 2010, Abramovich launched the Bermuda-flagged Eclipse, which at 533 feet was at the time the world’s longest superyacht. Features include a wood-burning firepit and swimming pool that transforms into a dance floor. Eclipse also boasts its own helicopter hangar and an undersea bay that reportedly holds a mini-sub.

Dennis Cauiser, a superyacht analyst with VesselsFinder, said oligarch boats often include secret security measures worthy of a Bond villain, including underwater escape hatches, bulletproof windows and armored panic rooms.

“Eclipse is equipped with all sorts of special features, including missile launchers and self-defense systems on board,” Cauiser said. “It has a secret submarine evacuation area and things like that.”

Eclipse was soon eclipsed by Azzam, purportedly owned by the emir of Abu Dhabi, which claimed the title of longest yacht when it was launched in 2013. Three years after that, Usmanov launched Dilbar, which replaced another slightly smaller yacht by the same name. The new Dilbar is the world’s largest yacht by volume.

Abramovich, whose fortune is estimated at $12.4 billion, fired back last year by launching Solaris. While not as long as Eclipse or as big as Dilbar, the $600 million Bermuda-flagged boat is possibly even more luxurious. Eight stories tall, Solaris features a sleek palisade of broad teak-covered decks suitable for hosting a horde of well-heeled partygoers.

But no boat is top dog for long. At least 20 superyachts are reported to be under construction in various Northern European shipyards, including a $500 million superyacht being built for the American billionaire Jeff Bezos.

“It’s about ego,” Cauiser said. “They all want to have the best, the longest, the most valuable, the newest, the most luxurious.”

But, he added, the escalating U.S. and EU sanctions on Putin-aligned oligarchs and Russian banks have sent a chill through the industry, with boatbuilders and staff worried they won’t be paid. It can cost upwards of $50 million a year to crew, fuel and maintain a superyacht.

The crash of the ruble and the tanking of Moscow stock market have depleted the fortunes of Russia’s elite, with several people dropping off the list of Forbes billionaires last week. Cauiser said he expects some oligarch superyachts will soon quietly be listed by brokers at fire-sale prices.

The 237-foot Stella Maris, which was seen by an AP journalist docked this past week in Nice, France, was believed to be owned by Rashid Sardarov, a Russian billionaire oil and gas magnate. After publication of an earlier version of this story, AP was contacted Sunday by yacht broker Joan Plana Palao, who said his company represents a U.S. citizen from California who purchased the Stella Maris last month. He declined to disclose the name of the buyer or the person from whom the boat had been purchased.

On Thursday, the U.S. Treasury Department issued a new round of sanctions that included a press release touting Usmanov’s close ties to Putin and photos of Dilbar and the oligarch’s private jet, a custom-built 209-foot Airbus A340-300 passenger liner. Treasury said Usmanov’s aircraft is believed to have cost up to $500 million and is named Bourkhan, after his father.

Usmanov, whose fortune has recently shrunk to about $17 billion, criticized the sanctions.

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“I believe that such a decision is unfair and the reasons employed to justify the sanctions are a set of false and defamatory allegations damaging my honor, dignity and business reputation,” he said in a statement issued through the website of the International Fencing Federation, of which he has served as president since 2008.

Abramovich has not yet been sanctioned. Members of the British Parliament have criticized Prime Minister Boris Johnson for not going after Abramovich’s U.K.-based assets, which include the professional soccer club Chelsea. Under mounting pressure, the oligarch announced this past week he would sell the $2.5 billion team and give the net proceeds “for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine.”

Meanwhile, location transponders showed Solaris moored in Barcelona, Spain, on Saturday. Eclipse set sail from St. Maarten late Thursday and is underway in the Caribbean Sea, destination undisclosed.

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A Senate Judiciary Committee investigation found that conservative Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas failed to disclose at least 35 luxury gifts, including a free yacht trip to Russia and a private helicopter to a palace in St. Petersburg, Vladimir Putin's hometown, Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., and Ron Wyden, D-Or., said  in a letter  to Attorney General Merrick Garland.

The letter raised the "serious possibility of tax fraud" and accused Thomas of having "secretly accepted gifts and income potentially worth millions of dollars," mostly from billionaire real estate developer Harlan Crow, who Thomas once described as being among his "dearest friends." Buried in appendix list on page 14 are the references to the Russia trips, which took place in 2003. Other gifts from Crow include "multiple instances of free private jet travel, yacht travel, and lodging," "gifts of tuition for Justice Thomas's grandnephew," "real estate transactions," "home renovations," and "free rent for Justice Thomas's mother."

“The Senate is not a prosecutorial body, and the Supreme Court has no fact-finding function of its own, making the executive role all the more important if there is ever to be any complete determination of the facts,” the letter reads.

After a bombshell ProPublica report last year that revealed the extent of Thomas' financial ties with Crow and attempts to hide it, Thomas admitted to taking three trips on a private plane owned by Crow, but did not disclose any of the other gifts.

The senators are asking Garland to launch a special counsel investigation into Thomas, with the evidence collected so far "plainly suggest[ing] that Justice Thomas has committed numerous willful violations of federal ethics and false-statement laws and raises significant questions about whether he and his wealthy benefactors have complied with their federal tax obligations."

In a separate move on Wednesday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and a group of fellow progressives filed articles of impeachment against Thomas and Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito for failing to disclose "millions of dollars in gifts from individuals with business before the court."

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