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Trump Ordered the Shutdown of the Education Department
Congress and federal law stand in his way. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
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 - Mar. 12 -
Department of Education offices closed for "security reasons" after major job cuts announced
Offices at the Department of Education are closed Wednesday for "security reasons" after the announcement that nearly half the department's staff would lose their jobs. CBS News congressional ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
New lawsuit alleges Education Department's Office for Civil Rights cannot fulfill responsibilities after cuts
A lawsuit filed Friday alleges the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) is unable to fulfill its mandated obligations due to the Trump administration's changes as it seeks to ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
Defense Department webpage on Jackie Robinson's military service suddenly missing amid DEI purge
A Department of Defense webpage describing baseball and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson’s military service is now missingABC News - Mar. 19 -
NFL free agency: Tyler Conklin departs as New York Jets switch out tight ends
NFL free agency: Tyler Conklin departs as Jets switch out tight endsYahoo Sports - 5d -
CDC is pulling back $11B in Covid funding sent to health departments across the U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is pulling back $11.4 billion in funds allocated in response to Covid to state and community health departments.NBC News - 3d -
Mom worries about daughter with Down Syndrome after Education Department cuts
Hope Katz Zogby, a 7th grader in Baltimore, gets speech therapy and occupational therapy she receives onsite at her local charter school -- programs made possible through funding from the Education ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
North Sea collision: operation to clear up plastic pellets begins
Operation begins after thousands of nurdles, which pose a danger to wildlife, were spotted on England’s east coast. An operation is under way to retrieve thousands of plastic pellets from the North ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Should Boeing’s formerly stranded astronauts have been home sooner?
The story involves technological glitches and accusations of political malfeasance.The Hill - 5d -
Top House Democrats urge McMahon, Trump administration to reverse decision on Department of Education
Top House Democrats urged Education Secretary Linda McMahon and the Trump administration to reverse a Thursday move to begin dismantling the Department of Education. “Students, teachers, and ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Fired Education staffers say department doomed to fall short of its legal obligations
Amid the chaos at the shrinking and endangered Department of Education, multiple former staffers tell The Hill the recent layoffs were disorganized and heartbreaking, but they are most concerned ...The Hill - 2d -
U.S. health department plans to slash 10,000 jobs as RFK Jr. upends agencies
The massive cuts at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Health and Human Services Department could affect teams that respond to outbreaks and help with insurance coverage.CNBC - 1d -
Man charged with murder of 16-year-old boy shot dead in London
Lathaniel Burrell, was shot and died on Paradise Road, near Stockwell Tube stationBBC News - Mar. 9 -
Scientists at Antarctic base rocked by alleged assault
A spokesperson for the South African government told the BBC there had been an assault at the station.BBC News - Mar. 18 -
WHSmith name to vanish from UK high streets as it rebrands to TG Jones in £76mn deal
Station and airport outlets will continue to trade under 233-year-old brandFinancial Times - 23h -
WHSmith name to vanish from UK high streets as it rebrands to TG Jones in £76mn deal
Station and airport outlets will continue to trade under 233-year-old brandFinancial Times - 23h -
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 - Mar. 12 -
GOP Rep. Mark Harris says Trump has done 'tremendous job' making case against Education Department
Rep. Mark Harris (R-N.C.) said on Tuesday that President Trump successfully made the case against the Department of Education during his 2024 campaign, leading more Republicans to support the ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Dismantling Education Department would put many students at risk, top Democrat says
Rep. Bobby Scott (D-Va.), the ranking member on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, says President Trump’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education would put students at risk ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
DNC chair: Trump told students 'he doesn't give a damn about them' with move against Department of Education
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin said President Trump told students “he doesn't give a damn about them” with a recent move against the Department of Education. “Today, Donald ...The Hill - Mar. 20 -
COLUMN: Jake's Takes: NSU's future additions show continued strides of athletic department
Over the past couple of years, Northeastern State has University made strong strides in improving its athletic department. It started with the shrewd head coach hiring of baseball’s Sunny Golloway ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
US state department begins visa-review process targeting pro-Palestine protesters
Marco Rubio said that the visas of 300 ‘lunatics’ have already been canceled in widespread review program. US politics live – latest updates The US state department has initiated a widespread ...The Guardian - 1d -
Another day, (maybe more than just) another rout
Plus Germany’s fiscal space and European equitiesFinancial Times - Mar. 11 -
Historic fort damaged after '40 golf balls hit into walls'
Balls are also found in the open space within the fort.BBC News - Mar. 14 -
Trump to slash workforce at US education department
Halving of staff thought to be precursor to campaign pledge of shutting down the agencyFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Gutting the Education Department, and a Trump Tesla Show
Plus, who can do the Daffy Duck voice?The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Departing Illini make an impression on NFL scouts
Mar. 14—CHAMPAIGN — If you think this year's Illinois Pro Day was big (eight participants), just wait until next year. All the players who said "no" to NFL for now — Gabe Jacas, Luke Altmyer, J.C. ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Berkshire Hathaway Director to Depart Due to Age Policy
All Berkshire Hathaway directors besides Warren Buffett are 75 or younger.Inc. - Mar. 15 -
Treasury Department to cut IRS taxpayer advocate staff
The Trump administration is intending to make cuts to the office of the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) — its third announced staffing reduction at the Internal Revenue Service that comes amid a ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Justice department removes disability guidelines for US businesses
Multiple pages scrubbed from the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) website due to a Trump order. Never miss global breaking news. Download our free app to keep up with key stories in real ...The Guardian - Mar. 19 -
Departing Buckeyes expect Sayin to be next QB1
Former Ohio State quarterback Will Howard believes Julian Sayin is the front-runner to be the Buckeyes' next QB1, with former defensive back Denzel Burke adding, "Julian's that guy."ESPN - Mar. 19 -
Trump to Sign Order Aimed at Dismantling Education Department
The order, which President Trump may sign on Thursday, will lay the groundwork for eventually shuttering the agency, reassigning some of its primary duties.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Trump signs order to dismantle US education department
The move, which he promised to do on the campaign trail, is already facing legal challenges.BBC News - Mar. 21 -
David Leonhardt Departs The Morning for Times Opinion
Five years after founding The Times’s flagship newsletter, Mr. Leonhardt recently began a new role on Opinion, overseeing the editing and writing of the paper’s editorials.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
The case for local control: Rethinking the US Department of Education
Parents have been demanding more control over their children's education, leading to a surge in school choice programs, homeschooling, and curriculum transparency laws, while the federal government ...The Hill - Mar. 21 -
Printemps, the Luxury French Department Store, Opens in NYC
With a new location in Lower Manhattan, Printemps is aiming to conquer an area where other luxury emporiums have recently failed.The New York Times - 4d -
Printemps, the Luxury French Department Store, Opens in NYC
With a new location in Lower Manhattan, Printemps is aiming to conquer an area where other luxury emporiums have recently failed.The New York Times - 4d -
Printemps, the Luxury French Department Store, Opens in NYC
With a new location in Lower Manhattan, Printemps is aiming to conquer an area where other luxury emporiums have recently failed.The New York Times - 4d -
MLS Cup champ Galaxy out of GAM salary space
Reigning MLS Cup champion the LA Galaxy has exhausted its supply of 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM), MLS announced on Friday.ESPN - Mar. 8