Latest in David Leonhardt Departs The Morning for Times Opinion
Sort by
3,802 items
-
Education secretary: Mass layoffs first step toward total shutdown
Education Secretary Linda McMahon affirmed late Tuesday that mass layoffs are the first step toward shuttering the Education Department — a long-time goal of President Trump's since his time on the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
The Ariel Helwani Show | Cain Velasquez reaction, Carlos Ulberg, Raul Rosas Jr., David Taylor, Steve Erceg, Artem Vakhitov and more
Ariel Helwani is back with a monster show featuring Carlos Ulberg, Raul Rosas Jr., David Taylor, Steve Erceg, Artem Vakhitov, plus reaction to the Cain Velasquez verdict and more.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump takes victory lap during Justice Department speech
President Trump on Friday visited the Justice Department (DOJ) for a remarkable victory lap eight weeks into his triumphant return to the White House. Trump has long blamed the department under his ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
When will the Department of Education be dissolved? Secretary McMahon doesn't know
Linda McMahon said Friday that President Donald Trump "intends" to sign an executive order to dissolve the Department of Education -- but it's still unclear when.ABC News - Mar. 7 -
Justice Department investigating egg pricing allegations, sources say
The Department of Justice is looking into the rising price of eggs based on an advocacy group's allegations of skyrocketing prices, sources say. CBS News' Jake Rosen has more.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
Justice Department office that prosecutes public corruption slashed in size, sources say
The Trump administration is slashing the size of the Justice Department's unit that oversees prosecutions of public officials accused of corruption, three sources told NBC News.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities
The Department of Education cut nearly half its civil rights investigators, which experts say could have a major impact on children with special needs.NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Trump sued by 20 states to halt the 'dismantling' of Education Department
Democratic state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump over his administration's termination of Education Department staffers.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
Trump calls for jailing his perceived opponents in Justice Department speech
Speaking from the Great Hall of the Justice Department, Trump targeted former special counsel Jack Smith and referred to Jan. 6 rioters as "hostages."NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Department of Education cuts expected to have 'huge impacts' on teachers
After the Department of Education gutted nearly 50% of its workforce, educators have expressed deep concern -- not only for students' futures but for their own as well.ABC News - Mar. 15 -
Here are 10 ways DOGE can remake our outdated Defense Department
The Department of Government Efficiency has a unique opportunity to modernize the defense business, to bring it to the level of innovation and efficiency enjoyed by America’s private sector.The Hill - Mar. 17 -
AFT sues Education Department over removal of IDR student loan applications
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), one of the largest unions of educators in the country, sued the Department of Education Wednesday over the removal online of income-driven repayment (IDR) ...The Hill - Mar. 19 -
Top Democrats, unions condemn upcoming Trump order to dismantle Education Department
Democrats and teachers' unions are condemning the upcoming executive order President Trump is expected to sign Thursday dismantling the Department of Education. Trump has long called to end the ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Warren warns of 'dire consequences' of Education Department firings for student loans
Sen. Warren urges Education Secretary Linda McMahon to reinstate Department of Education employees who were critical to the nation’s federal student aid process.ABC News - Mar. 20 -
Live updates: Trump signs order that will dismantle Education Department
President Trump signed an executive order Thursday that will begin the dismantling of the Education Department, kick-starting a campaign promise to shutter the federal agency. The Trump ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
Trump signs executive order aiming to dismantle Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the Department of Education, calling for Congress to support its full elimination.NBC News - Mar. 20 -
What could happen to your student loans without the Education Department
President Trump may sign an executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department. What does it mean for the 40 million Americans with student loans?CNBC - Mar. 20 -
CBC: Trump's Department of Education order part of 'rampage' against civil institutions
The Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) on Thursday strongly condemned President Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, saying the move will only hurt the nation’s public ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Teachers union, NAACP sue over Trump order to dismantle Education Department
A group of advocacy organizations and groups invested in schools sued the Trump administration on Monday over the president's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. The new ...The Hill - 4d -
After months of cuts, State Department says it's officially shuttering USAID
The State Department said it's officially shuttering the U.S. Agency for International Development, in what could deal a final blow to the beleaguered foreign aid agency.ABC News - 17h -
Opinion: Vancouver Canucks Lose Leverage To Brock Boeser After Uneventful Trade Deadline
The Vancouver Canucks had the opportunity last week to either re-sign Brock Boeser or trade him.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 11 -
Former Jet and new Steelers CB Brandin Echols' shares opinion on ex-teammate Aaron Rodgers
Newly signed Steelers CB and former Jet, Brandin Echols had plenty to say about his former teammate in New York, QB Aaron Rodgers.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Man Utd now have to sign £55m wonderkid for Amorim, he’s better than Geovany – opinion
Manchester United should consider an approach for Southampton wonderkid Tyler Dibling following an unexpected setback this week.The Red Devils are expected to make multiple signings in the summer, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
100% aerials, 100% tackles, 90% passing: 70-touch Arsenal star was magnificent vs Chelsea, controlled the game – opinion
Arsenal returned to winning ways in the Premier League with a 1-0 victory over Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday.The Gunners were unbeaten in the last six meetings against the Blues and ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban gives honest opinion of Luka Dončić trade: 'I didn't agree with it'
Former Mavericks owner Mark Cuban didn't agree with the team's decision to trade Luka Dončić.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Michael Bisping has 'a very different opinion' than Leon Edwards on fighting in the middle of the night
Michael Bisping disagrees with Leon Edwards on what it's like to fight in the middle of the night. Edwards (22-4 MMA, 14-3 UFC) lost his welterweight title to Belal Muhammad at UFC 304 in July, ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Elle Duncan Issues Blunt NCAA Tournament Opinion After JuJu Watkins Injury
Elle Duncan drove home a strong point.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
GOP chair: ‘You can’t impeach a judge just because you disagree with their opinion’
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the 91-year-old chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, pushed back Thursday against calls by President Trump and some House Republicans to impeach federal judges who ...The Hill - 1d -
GOP chair: ‘You can’t impeach a judge just because you disagree with their opinion’
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), the 91-year-old chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, pushed back Thursday against calls by President Trump and some House Republicans to impeach federal judges who ...The Hill - 1d -
Morning Report — Trump stirs economic uncertainty
In today’s issue: President Trump marked 50 days in office Monday confronting a grim report card that raised new doubts about his tariff policy and his theory that chaos improves leadership ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
Morning Report — Democrats look to sidestep shutdown blame
In today’s issue: Senators are working down to the wire to avoid a midnight funding lapse in Washington that would carry major ramifications. Despite widespread Democratic criticism of the ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Good Morning, Illini Nation: NCAA seeding implications
Mar. 14—Illinois' opportunity to improve its NCAA tournament seeding will continue today. Beating Iowa and adding another Quad II win to their résumé didn't do much for the Illini. They entered ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Staying confident
Mar. 16—Which version of Illinois will show up this coming week in the NCAA tournament? The Illini that got throttled by Duke? The Illini that bounced back with four straight wins? Or the Illini ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16 -
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Boswell leading the way
Mar. 23—Kylan Boswell was one of the few Illinois players that managed to hold his own against Duke. The Illini might have gotten crushed by the Blue Devils, but their veteran guard played good ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Good Morning, Illini Nation: Portal combat
Mar. 25—The transfer portal officially opened Monday. While no Illinois players had declared their intent to enter the portal and test college basketball version of free agency, nearly 900 players, ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Morning Report — Signal leak roils Washington
In today’s issue: Administration officials scrambled to provide answers Tuesday to explain how high-ranking Cabinet officials ended up discussing plans for military strikes in a text thread on an ...The Hill - 3d -
Morning Report — Finger-pointing intensifies over ‘Signalgate’
In today’s issue: Denials, deflections and calls for resignation have dominated the headlines in Washington this week, as the Trump White House reels from the revelation that top national ...The Hill - 2d -
Morning Report — Will Trump’s bet on tariffs be bonanza or bust?
In today’s issue: President Trump’s new tariffs expected next week will test the patience of U.S. consumers and manufacturers who worry that an escalating trade war will hike already-inflated ...The Hill - 1d -
Morning Report — Will Trump’s bet on tariffs be bonanza or bust?
In today’s issue: President Trump’s new tariffs expected next week will test the patience of U.S. consumers and manufacturers who worry that an escalating trade war will hike already-inflated ...The Hill - 1d -
Obama-era Education secretary warns Trump against shuttering department
Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan issued President Trump a warning over plans to shutter the Department of Education, decrying "you break it, you own it." Duncan, in an interview with CNN's ...The Hill - Mar. 8
