Britain throws Europe into uncertainty by voting to leave the EU & major SCOTUs decisions

Britain votes to leave the EU & Congress debates gun control Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered June 23, 2016
Britain votes to leave the EU & Congress debates gun control

The UK narrowly voted to separate from the European Union, sending global markets into a shock and dragging the pound down to its lowest point in 30 years. On the domestic front, the Supreme Court released decisions about affirmative action and immigration reform. Meanwhile, the legislative branch kept itself busy by passionately debating gun control legislation.

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