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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 - 14h -
Education Department firings and the search for student Sudiksha Konanki: Morning Rundown
The Education Department is taking its first step toward a shutdown.NBC News - 14h -
Trump says McMahon made decisions on mass layoffs at Education Department
President Trump on Wednesday said Education Secretary Linda McMahon was behind the mass layoffs at the agency, not mentioning tech billionaire Elon Musk while defending the overhaul. “When we cut— ...The Hill - 7h -
Trump administration briefing: education department to be halved as Trump walks back Canada tariffs
Education secretary Linda McMahon describes layoffs as ‘significant step towards restoring greatness’ – key US politics stories from Tuesday at a glance. The US Department of Education intends ...The Guardian - 22h -
'Upsetting': Civil servants across the US part of Department of Education's layoffs
The Department of Education's mass layoffs on Tuesday affected some 1,315 employees -- including civil servants around the country.ABC News - 6h -
First steps to dismantle Education Department begin
The Department of Education is cutting its workforce by nearly 50% as the Trump administration proceeds with plans to dismantle the agency. The bulk of the department's responsibilities include ...CBS News - 10h -
Department of Education lays off nearly 50% of its workforce
Mass layoffs are impacted 1,315 employees of the Department of Education, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 12h -
As Tech Layoffs Mount, Blame a Broken System, Not Broken People
This mindset shift is the first step to recovery.Inc. - 1d -
Why student-loan borrowers ‘are going to feel the brunt’ of the Education Department layoffs
The cuts come during what was already set to be a period of mass upheaval for the student-loan system.MarketWatch - 7h -
US education department plans to cut half its workforce
The mass layoffs will impact nearly 2,100 people who are set to be placed on leave from 21 March.BBC News - 23h -
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 - 4d -
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 - 2h -
Former Obama-era Education secretary says Trump cuts are "morally and educationally bankrupt"
The Trump administration is cutting the Education Department's workforce in half. Arne Duncan, who served as secretary of education under former President Barack Obama, joins "The Daily Report" to ...CBS News - 3h -
‘It’s an open question’ whether U.S. headed toward government shutdown
NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur, former Rep. Andy Levin (D-Mich.) and Sarah Chamberlain join Meet the Press NOW to discuss how Senate Democrats might vote on a GOP funding ...NBC News - 4h -
What does the first job report under Trump mean for the economy?
A new jobs report released Friday shows 151,000 new jobs were added last month short of the 170,000 jobs expected. The early data does not yet take into account the mass layoffs across the federal ...NBC News - 4d -
'Wealthy tax dodgers' could benefit from IRS layoffs, Democrats warn
As the IRS faces mass layoffs, Congressional Democrats warn those staffing cuts could undermine the agency’s progress in collecting unpaid funds from “wealthy tax dodgers.”NBC News - 1d -
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 - 5d -
NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services
NOAA is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration's mandate for agencies to prepare "reductions in force," according to sources.ABC News - 2h -
No DOGE, No Deal: A Battle Over Elon Musk’s Team Risks a Government Shutdown
The government is headed toward a shutdown unless a deal is reached by March 14. And disagreements over DOGE may be the biggest roadblock.Inc. - 4d -
Education Dept. slashes workforce; new tariffs roil US markets
President Donald Trump is planning to cut nearly 1,300 Department of Education employees, about half of its total staff, with an ultimate goal of shutting down the agency completely. It comes as ...NBC News - 14h -
US education department to lay off 1,300 people as Trump vows to close agency
Firings announced Tuesday as administration decried as ‘detached from how Americans live’. The US Department of Education intends to lay off nearly half of its workforce. The layoffs of 1,300 ...The Guardian - 23h -
One year after milestone first victory, Rajah Caruth returns to Las Vegas looking toward his future
Caruth, the third African-American driver to win a NASCAR race, is reflecting one year after his first Truck Series victoryCBS Sports - 4h -
Senate Democrats struggle with funding dilemma as shutdown deadline looms
Senate Democrats are staring down a major dilemma as they agonize over how to handle the GOP’s stopgap spending bill in the face of a potential government shutdown by the end of the week. ...The Hill - 3h -
Education Secretary Linda McMahon warns 60 colleges over antisemitism on campus
Dozens of universities across the country received a federal government warning on Monday over their obligation to protect Jewish students on campus, just as President Donald Trump's administration ...NBC News - 1d -
'The existential crisis is totally normal': Madison Keys on life after her first major title
In January, Madison Keys won her first Grand Slam title -- and everything changed. What she didn't expect? The struggle that followed.ESPN - 4d -
Education Department Fires 1,300 Workers, Gutting Its Staff
The layoffs mean that the department will now have a work force of about half the size it did when President Trump took office.The New York Times - 11h -
Department of Education slashing nearly 50% of workforce; Steel and aluminum tariffs take effect
The Department of Education says half its workers are losing their jobs in a move that Education Secretary Linda McMahon says is meant to ensure "resources are directed where they matter most." CBS ...CBS News - 12h -
Where in the US will you be able to see the total lunar eclipse?
A lunar eclipse will be visible for stargazers across the U.S. this March for the first time in roughly two years.The Hill - 1d -
Department of Education to lay off nearly half its workforce – US politics live
Education secretary Linda McMahon announced hundreds of staff were subject to the ‘reduction in workforce’. Polls have opened in Greenland for early parliamentary elections Tuesday as US President ...The Guardian - 1d -
‘Baby jails’ and first steps behind bars: Trump’s immigration agenda embraces family detention again
As the US ramps up enforcement, scenes of family separation and despair from Trump’s first term are repeated. The United States has resumed placing immigrant families in detention, re-embracing ...The Guardian - 9h -
Evening Report — Shutdown drama unfolds amid recession fears
Presented by National Council on Aging — Congress is rushing to pass a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown. {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Greg Nash Government ...The Hill - 2d -
Yankees belt three first-inning home runs, five total, in win over Tigers
The Yankees blasted five home runs to beat the Detroit Tigers, 10-2, on Monday afternoon in Tampa.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Watch: Jamie Oliver calls for more support for dyslexic children
The TV chef and campaigner met with the education secretary to ask for government action.BBC News - 14h -
Morning Report — This week: Funding suspense, tariff two-step, DOGE bites
In today’s issue: Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) says he has the votes to dodge a possible government shutdown by next weekend. A floor vote could happen Tuesday under his plan, which envisions ...The Hill - 2d -
NASA astronauts' launch to the space station is delayed
The launch of four astronauts to the space station was delayed on Wednesday. The flight is a key step towards the return of NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.NBC News - 5h -
Women’s college basketball power rankings: Who are NCAA Tournament title contenders?
For most of the season, the goal of these power rankings has been to combine an evaluation of a team’s performance in the moment with its resume to date. I’m often reluctant to be too reactive to ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Conservatives call for salary hike on work visas
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp said he wants to "bring to an end the era of mass migration".BBC News - 2d -
Most AAPI adults oppose eliminating federal agencies: Survey
A majority of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) and Native Hawaiians disapprove of eliminating federal agencies and mass layoffs of federal workers, according to a poll. Nearly 60 ...The Hill - 11h -
Secretary of state says 83% of USAID programs are being canceled
USAID has been the target of DOGE, the Elon Musk-helmed agency created in an executive order signed by President Trump on his first day in office.CBS News - 2d -
U.S. stocks fall as recession fears grow
The Dow Jones shed nearly 900 points on Monday as tariffs, mounting federal layoffs and consumer confidence started to weigh on the economy. Adding to the chaos is the potential for another ...CBS News - 2d
