Jun 29 Watch 4:47 Breaking down the Supreme Court's ruling ending affirmative action in college admissions By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a major blow to affirmative action in higher education, striking down race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. The ruling has widespread implications for the future of higher education. Geoff… Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch 4:58 Univ. of Michigan president on achieving diversity without affirmative action By Amna Nawaz, Saher Khan The fallout of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action decisions will have major implications on colleges and universities across the country. One that knows the impact of ending race-based admissions all too well is the University of Michigan. University President Santa… Continue watching
Jun 29 Watch 6:31 Writer predicts more socioeconomically diverse colleges after end of affirmative action By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz, Saher Khan Richard Kahlenberg, an author and non-resident scholar at Georgetown University, served as an expert witness for the plaintiffs in both affirmative action cases heard before the Supreme Court. He spoke with Geoff Bennett and explained his perspective on what he… Continue watching
Jun 29 Biden wraps up his campaign fundraising blitz, aiming to make a bold early statement By Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Joe Biden has cozied up to high-dollar donors at Upper East Side penthouses in New York and on West Coast decks in recent weeks. Continue reading
Jun 29 WATCH: Pentagon holds news briefing as Russia investigates general for supporting mutiny By Associated Press Russia's president has succeeded in exiling Wagner mercenary head Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a brief mutiny last week, but the fate of several top generals is still unclear. Continue reading
Jun 29 GOP support for Trump dips slightly after classified documents indictment, AP-NORC poll says By Jill Colvin, Linley Sanders, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump's criminal indictment on charges of mishandling government secrets appears to have dented his popularity among Republicans — but only slightly. Continue reading
Jun 29 WATCH: Biden speaks on Supreme Court decision ending affirmative action in college admissions By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court has struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies. Continue reading
Jun 29 Supreme Court's conservative majority strikes down race-based affirmative action in university admissions By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court has ruled that colleges and universities must stop considering race in admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies. Continue reading
Jun 28 Portions of transgender youth care bans in Kentucky, Tennessee blocked by federal judges By Bruce Schreiner, Dylan Lovan, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Federal judges in Kentucky and Tennessee on Wednesday blocked portions of bans on gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Continue reading
Jun 28 Watch 6:44 White House adviser Mitch Landrieu on Biden's economic message and vision By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz President Biden traveled to Chicago Wednesday to promote his economic agenda. He explained his vision for the future and how he believes his policies have delivered so far. It’s one stop on a nationwide tour pushing the president’s message on… Continue watching