Biden offers alternative student debt relief plan following Supreme Court ruling

President Joe Biden is offering an alternative student debt plan designed to ease borrowers’ threat of default if they fall behind on their payments.

Student loan forgiveness struck down: Here's what that means for you

The Supreme Court has ruled the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loan debt, effectively killing the $400 billion plan.

Supreme Court backs designer who objects to making gay couples’ wedding websites

In a defeat for gay rights, the court ruled 6-3 for designer Lorie Smith despite a Colorado law that bars discrimination based on sexual orientation, race, gender and other characteristics.

Supreme Court makes big decisions with more to come: Here's what to know

The Supreme Court is expected to announce major decisions Friday on Biden's student loan forgiveness program and a case that impacts gay rights.

SCOTUS affirmative action ruling leaves colleges seeking new ways to promote diversity

Some universities are exploring innovative strategies, such as socio-economic factors, to ensure a diverse student body while remaining within the legal boundaries defined by the Supreme Court.

Suspicious package left on steps of Supreme Court; suspect arrested

A suspicious package left on the steps of the Supreme Court Building shut down nearby streets Thursday afternoon as officials investigated whether there was an imminent threat. 

Biden delivers remarks after Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action sparks wave of backlash

In a landmark decision Thursday, the Supreme Court issued a ruling striking down the decades-old affirmative action policy in college admissions, effectively stating that race can no longer be a factor when deciding if a student should be accepted to a school. 

Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions

President Joe Biden said he “strongly, strongly" disagrees with the court's ruling and urged colleges not to let the ruling “be the last word."

Supreme Court upholds Biden administration policy prioritizing deportations

The Supreme Court handed President Joe Biden a win on immigration Friday while tossing a lawsuit from two Republican-led states that challenged the administration's policy. 

Biden admin can limit immigration arrests, Supreme Court rules

Republican-led states that challenged the policy say federal law requires authorities to detain and deport even those who pose little or no risk.

Supreme Court rules against man given 27 years in prison for having gun

Marcus DeAngelo Jones was given a 27-year prison sentence for violating a federal law meant to keep guns out of the hands of people with previous criminal convictions.

Supreme Court Justice Alito accepted Alaska resort vacation from GOP donors, report says

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito accepted a 2008 trip to a luxury fishing lodge in Alaska from two wealthy Republican donors, one of whom repeatedly had interests before the court.

Supreme Court upholds adoption law that aims to keep Native American children with tribal families

The Supreme Court Thursday handed down a ruling that preserves the decades-old Indian Child Welfare Act, a law that prioritizes placing Native American children with tribal families in foster care and adoption proceedings. 

Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters, orders voting maps to be redrawn

The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law.