Justices Thomas and Sotomayor, who say they benefitted from affirmative action, divide on its future

by admin | Jun 29, 2023 | Politics

Eric Lee/Bloomberg via Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court’s most senior conservative, Justice Clarence Thomas, and its most senior liberal, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, both rose from humble beginnings to join the elite ranks of Yale Law School...

Affirmative action: What to know about the Supreme Court cases

by admin | Jun 29, 2023 | Politics

Walter Bibikow/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Thursday set new limits on affirmative action programs in cases involving whether public and private colleges and universities can continue to use race as one factor among many in student admissions....

Supreme Court sets new limits on affirmative action programs in landmark ruling

by admin | Jun 29, 2023 | Politics

Walter Bibikow/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Thursday set new limits on affirmative action programs in cases involving whether public and private colleges and universities can continue to use race as one factor among many in student admissions....

Mike Pence makes surprise trip to Ukraine, in move to set himself apart from GOP field

by admin | Jun 29, 2023 | Politics

Guy Davies/ABC News(WASHINGTON) — In a dramatic move to differentiate himself on a key foreign policy issue, former Vice President Mike Pence on Thursday made a surprise trip to Ukraine, projecting solidarity against Russia in a way, so far, unmatched by his...

Top Trump campaign aide identified as key individual in classified docs indictment: Sources

by admin | Jun 29, 2023 | Politics

Tetra Images/Getty Images(WASHINGTON) — One of the top advisers on Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign is among the individuals identified but not named by special counsel Jack Smith in his indictment against the former president for allegedly mishandling...