SCOTUS' monumental rulings directly affect people of color, queer folks, prospective students and 43 million Americans who stood to gain student debt relief.
123 companies, universities and trade associations spent $94 million lobbying the federal government on issues including AI in the first quarter of 2023 alone.
Climate activists and politicians have likened the decision to letting arms dealers lead peace talks or putting a tobacco CEO in charge of health policy.
After a storied career and prolonged illness, the senator has refused to step down. Some have accused her of clinging to power at the expense of voters.