Supreme Court strikes down Biden's student loan forgiveness plan
In a 6-3 decision, the court's conservative majority found that federal law does not authorize the program to wipe out nearly half-a-trillion dollars in debt.
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In a 6-3 decision, the court's conservative majority found that federal law does not authorize the program to wipe out nearly half-a-trillion dollars in debt.
The court said the First Amendment prohibits the state from forcing the designer to express messages that are contrary to her closely held religious beliefs.
"Some universities will have fewer students of color, it could rebound over time but it seems that could be a likely impact," said Dale Carpenter, a constitutional law expert at SMU.
Michael Williams says he felt vindicated after reading the Supreme Court's ruling rejecting affirmative action for college campus admissions.
Democratic Congressman Marc Veasey of Fort Worth criticized the majority of Justices behind the ruling.
Several college administrators indicated that the court's decision could create uncertainty and confusion regarding admissions procedures moving forward.
Roger Carstens said "one of his toughest phone calls" was explaining to Paul Whelan why he wasn't included in a prisoner swap with Brittney Griner.
The suspect had material to make explosives and an active warrant from the U.S. Capitol Police connected to the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
President Biden said colleges should now take into account the adversity qualified students have overcome.
Students, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote, must be evaluated based on their experiences "as an individual — not on the basis of race."
Texas senators unanimously passed a new property tax relief bill that also includes thousands of dollars in extra payments for teachers for two years.
It took the Texas Senate 33 seconds to gavel in and out Tuesday afternoon and proclaim "Sine Die," the official end of the first special session called by Governor Greg Abbott.
Political reporter, Jack Fink's interview with Texas Representative Matt Shaheen (R-Plano), ahead of the second special session set to begin Wednesday.
Political reporter, Jack Fink's interview with Texas Representative Tony Tinderholt (R-Arlington), ahead of the second special session set to begin Wednesday.
"This is secret information," Trump can be heard saying, describing the documents as a plan of attack related to Iran.
