What to expect in the news Wednesday, May 24, 2023.
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GOP AGs Move Anti-Affirmative Action Fight to the Workplace
The court’s ruling applies to higher education institutions and other entities that receive federal funding and doesn’t directly change private employer obligations, but business leaders might pull back diversity, equity and inclusion programs to avoid lawsuits.
House Passes Controversial Defense Policy Bill
House Passes Controversial Defense Policy Bill
Biden Administation to Forgive $39B in Student Loan Debt
The Biden administration will forgive $39 billion worth of student loan debt.
IRS Says It Collected $38 Million From More Than 175 High-Income Tax Delinquents
The IRS is showcasing its new capability to aggressively audit high-income tax dodgers as it makes the case for sustained funding and tries to avert budget cuts sought by Republicans who want to gut the agency.
First Amendment Group Sues Texas Governor Over TikTok Ban
A First Amendment group sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott and others on Thursday over the state’s TikTok ban on official devices, arguing the prohibition – which extends to public universities – is unconstitutional and impedes academic freedom.
Biden Meets With President of Finland
Biden Meets With President of Finland
Secret Service Says No Fingerprints, DNA Sample or Leads from Cocaine Found at The White House
No fingerprints or DNA turned up on the baggie of cocaine found in a lobby at the White House last week despite a sophisticated FBI crime lab analysis, and surveillance footage of the area didn’t identify a suspect, according to a summary of the Secret Service investigation obtained by The Associated Press. There are no leads on who brought the drugs into the building.
Vice President Kamala Harris Matches Record for Tiebreaking Votes in Senate
Kamala Harris, who made history as the first woman or person of color to serve as vice president, has made history again by matching the record for most tiebreaking votes in the Senate.
FBI Director Chris Wray defends the 'real FBI' against criticism from House Republicans
Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee accused the agency of targeting conservatives, suppressing evidence that Covid-19 came from a lab leak and abusing its surveillance powers.
