Environment The EPA removes federal protections for most of the country's wetlands The amended EPA rule is to comply with a Supreme Court ruling this year that narrowed the scope of the Clean Water Act and the agency's power to regulate waterways and wetlands. James Doubek
Business Corporate DEI initiatives are facing cutbacks and legal attacks Corporate DEI positions soared after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. Now, due to economic pressure and political pressure from the right, they face an uncertain future. Andrea Hsu
Law & Courts Thomas accepted more gifts from billionaire benefactors, new ProPublica report says The conservative justice took at least 38 vacations, 26 private jet flights, eight flights by helicopter, a dozen VIP passes to sporting events and stays at luxury resorts, according to ProPublica. Washington Desk
Politics Tuberville is showing how much power one lawmaker wields under Senate rules Sen. Tommy Tuberville has been blocking every U.S. military personnel move that needs Senate confirmation since February. Here, a look at why and how he can bend the will of the Senate to his own. Ron Elving
National Iowa Republicans pass bill banning most abortions after about 6 weeks Iowa's Republican-led Legislature passed a bill banning most abortions after roughly six weeks of pregnancy during a marathon session Tuesday. Gov. Kim Reynolds said she would sign the bill on Friday. The Associated Press
Politics What the Supreme Court's rejection of student loan relief means for borrowers The court has struck down President Biden's plan to discharge federal student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans. Here are five takeaways for borrowers and the country. Cory Turner
Law & Courts Supreme Court kills Biden's student debt plan in a setback for millions of borrowers The court unanimously dismissed on standing grounds a challenge to President Biden's groundbreaking plan to forgive some or all federal student loan debt for tens of millions of Americans. Nina Totenberg Meghanlata Gupta
National With affirmative action gutted for college, race-conscious work programs may be next With the Supreme Court having ruled against affirmative action policies in higher education, some legal experts worry about the future of workplace diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Elena Moore
Education What does SCOTUS' ruling against affirmative action mean for WA? The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday overturned more than four decades of legal precedent by declaring affirmative action unconstitutional. What does it mean for Washington? Sami West Libby Denkmann Alec Cowan Liz Brazile
