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Schumer denounces affirmative action ruling as ‘giant roadblock’ to racial justice

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) denounced the Supreme Court’s ruling to ban affirmative action in college admission decisions, calling the move a “giant roadblock” to achieving racial justice.

Gaetz demands answers on FBI agents seen kneeling at Black Lives Matter protests

House Republicans are ramping up efforts to crack down on perceived political bias in the federal government aimed against conservatives, this time narrowing in on the conduct of FBI agents during racial justice protests in the summer of 2020.

Stimulus check update: Direct payment worth $500 to be issued to recipients in Wisconsin in one day

A guaranteed income program in Wisconsin will issue its latest payment, worth $500, to recipients tomorrow.

Stimulus check update: Direct payment worth $250 to be sent in New Jersey in two days

New Jersey residents enrolled in a guaranteed income program can expect their next payment in just two days.

House Speaker McCarthy praises Supreme Court decision curbing affirmative action

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) praised the Supreme Court’s decision to ban the consideration of race as part of the admissions process at colleges and universities, ending the decadeslong precedent known as affirmative action.

Herzog address to Congress scheduled for next month as Netanyahu waits for invite

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will deliver a joint address to Congress on July 19, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's (R-CA) office announced Thursday.

NRCC rolls out first video in ‘majority makers’ series

The National Republican Congressional Committee released the first video in its “majority makers” series highlighting Republican members whose districts are paramount to the GOP keeping the majority, and the first member is freshman Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA).

Supreme Court bans affirmative action in ruling against race-conscious college admissions

The Supreme Court ruled to ban the consideration of race as part of admissions decisions at colleges including Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, ending the decadeslong practice known as affirmative action.

Chris Christie hits DeSantis and Trump over Jan. 6 response

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie slammed his 2024 GOP rivals Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and former President Donald Trump over their responses to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot during an interview Wednesday night.

Supreme Court sides with Christian ex-mailman who sought to avoid Sunday shifts

The Supreme Court on Thursday sided with a Christian former U.S. Postal Service mail carrier who sued after he was denied accommodations to avoid work on the Sabbath.
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