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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 - Mar. 12 -
'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 - Mar. 12 -
Are Schools Succeeding? Education Department Cuts Could Make It Hard to Know.
At least 800 education department research employees and outside partners have lost jobs. The cuts will decimate research and data collection.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump set to sign executive order shuttering the Education Department
The president campaigned extensively on a promise to dismantle the department and appointed an education secretary keen to carry out the task.NBC News - 1d -
Trump signs executive order aimed at dismantling U.S. Department of Education
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday aimed at dismantling the U.S. Department of Education.CNBC - 1d -
What to expect after Trump's Department of Education executive order
With questions about the Department of Education's future still unanswered, learn more about could happen if the agency is dismantled.NBC News - 1d -
Trump signs order gutting Department of Education while surrounded by kids
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to diminish the Department of Education at the White House on Thursday.ABC News - 11h -
Trump Moves Student Loans to SBA the Same Day the Agency Slashes Its Staff
The SBA did not include managing the $1.6 trillion federal student loan portfolio anywhere within its memo announcing its restructuring.Inc. - 3h -
L.A. officials issue evacuation warnings for wildfire-affected areas ahead of heavy rain
The Los Angeles Fire Department issued evacuation warnings on Tuesday for residents living in the areas of the city savaged by recent wildfires ahead of heavy rain and mudslides expected later this ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
McMahon says Trump admin will 'do everything legally' in dismantling of Education Department
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said Thursday President Trump is committed to using legal measures to dismantle the Department of Education. “I think he was correct in saying that we were ...The Hill - 20h -
Trump to sign executive order limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order excluding certain student loan borrowers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.CNBC - Mar. 7 -
Trump to gut Education Department
🤫 Plus: GOP wants Musk to 'shut up' about Social Security {beacon} It’s Thursday. Today is the first official day of spring and March Madness! 🏀 Who do you have winning your bracket? Email me ...The Hill - 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 - Mar. 7 -
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 -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
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 - 7h -
Eye Opener: Trump administration slashes half the Department of Education's workforce
The Trump administration slashes half the Department of Education's workforce, causing uncertainty over the agency's future. Also, the U.S. says it will resume security support for Ukraine after ...CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Dem AGs sue over Trump administration’s Education Department layoffs
Democratic attorneys general in Washington, D.C., and 20 states sued Thursday over the Trump administration’s efforts to lay off nearly half of the Education Department workforce. Earlier this ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
60 percent oppose Trump plan to close Education Department: Survey
A majority of voters are against President Trump’s plans to close the Education Department, according to a new poll from Quinnipiac University. The survey released Thursday found 60 percent of ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Trump plans to sign executive order closing Department of Education
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order closing the Department of Education. Trump will hold an event at the White House to sign the order. NBC News' Garrett Haake has the ...NBC News - 1d -
Watch live: Trump to sign executive order overhauling Education Department
President Trump is holding an event Thursday afternoon at the White House centered on his plans to overhaul the Education Department. During the event, he is also expected to sign an executive ...The Hill - 1d -
White House: 'Critical functions' will stay under Department of Education
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said all the critical functions of the Department of Education will remain, ahead of President Trump signing an executive order to dismantle the federal ...The Hill - 1d -
Breaking down the biggest roles of the Department of Education as Trump prepares action
President Trump is preparing to take executive action to dismantle the Department of Education. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes breaks down the biggest roles of the federal ...CBS News - 1d -
Trump administration briefing: Democrats denounce education department ‘shutdown’
Education secretary ordered to take ‘all necessary steps’ to dismantle department; US rejects Mexico’s request for water – key US politics stories from Thursday at a glance. Donald Trump signed ...The Guardian - 18h -
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 - 4h -
For education reform, restore power to the states
President Trump and Linda McMahon, his new Education secretary, are working to return education to states, school districts and families by scaling back the Department of Education and giving ...The Hill - 2d -
Starmer warns Putin of ‘severe consequences’ if he breaches peace deal
UK leader says Russia cannot veto how Ukraine defends itself as western military officials meet to draft security plans. Analysis: UK turns to the EU for defensive ties Vladimir Putin will ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 -
Berkshire Hathaway Director to Depart Due to Age Policy
All Berkshire Hathaway directors besides Warren Buffett are 75 or younger.Inc. - 6d -
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 -
UK issues travel warning for US
The United Kingdom updated its advice for travel to the United States on Thursday, warning of harsh consequences for British passport holders who violate U.S. immigration laws. The notice comes ...The Hill - 1d -
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 -
What Trump's Department of Education dismantle means for the future of AI in schools
The U.S. education ecosystem is seeking ways to counteract diminished federal support through technology and, more specifically, artificial intelligence.CNBC - Mar. 13 -
3 claims about the Department of Education and what it really does
President Donald Trump and his allies continue to make false claims about education in the country.ABC News - 6d -
Trump's move to dismantle education department was a conservative dream for decades
Conservatives in the US have long argued that control over education should lie with the states.BBC News - 1d -
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 - 1d -
How much student loan borrowers owe in every U.S. state—in one map
Student debt is pretty common. But average balances tend to be higher in certain states.CNBC - 4d -
Trump defends cuts to federal workforce and Department of Education
President Trump said he felt "very badly" for the federal workers who have lost their jobs under his administration but defended the decision by claiming "many of them don't work at all." Trump ...NBC News - Mar. 12