Supreme Court to hear case on affirmative action in college admissions. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a case on affirmative action in college admissions in October. The case, Fisher v. University of Texas, challenges the University of Texas’s use of race as a factor in admissions. The court’s decision could have a major impact on affirmative action policies nationwide.
Congressional committee to investigate January 6th attack on the Capitol. The House Select Committee investigating the January 6th attack on the Capitol is scheduled to hold public hearings in July. The hearings are expected to focus on the events leading up to the attack, as well as the role of former President Trump and his allies.
Biden administration to announce new gun control measures. The Biden administration is expected to announce new gun control measures on Tuesday, in an effort to address the recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York. The measures are likely to include a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, as well as universal background checks.
