Republican Senate leaders vow to prevent the appointment of a new justice
After Supreme Court Justice Scalia died on February 13th, GOP senators have made it clear that they will not confirm any nominations during an election year. Yesterday, Senate Republicans said that there will be no confirmation meeting, no vote, or even a courtesy meeting. Obama’s nominee could shift the ideological balance of the court. Click here to learn more about the Republican announcement.

Shooting in Michigan raises questions on Uber security
Jason Brian Dalton, an Uber driver, randomly opened fire in Kalamazoo, Mich. this weekend. He killed six people and injured two others. None of these victims were passengers. This tragic event calls into question the way that Uber vets its drivers. Click here to learn about the event and its implications.

Political Update

Jeb Bush drops out of presidential campaign
Bush suspended his campaign after a continued slide in the polls and a poor result in the South Carolina primaries. Party leaders had been pressuring Bush to end his campaign so that they could rally around a challenger to Donald Trump. The decision frees millions of dollars that can go to other presidential contenders.

Trump wins third straight primary
Donald Trump won huge support in Nevada on Saturday; Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz were more than 20 percentage points behind. Next week is Super Tuesday, when 11 states will hold primaries or caucuses. Click here to learn more about Trump’s win.