12 PM ET: Affirmative action challenge, optimistic GOP, billion dollar jackpot & more

The Supreme Court is hearing arguments today on whether colleges in the US should be allowed to consider race as a factor in admissions. With just over a week until the midterms, Republicans are feeling optimistic about their chances in the House and the Senate. Antisemitic messages were displayed in multiple public places in Jacksonville, Florida over the weekend. New data from Europe shows inflation is sticking around - we'll tell you what's happening in the US economy too. Plus, someone could win a billion dollar jackpot tonight.To learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy