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Justice Department Moves to Unseal MLK Jr.’s FBI Surveillance Records
The request, which comes on the heels of an executive order by President Trump, represents a sharp reversal for the F.B.I. and the department.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 19 -
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 - Mar. 20 -
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 - Mar. 20 -
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 - Mar. 21 -
Dismantling Education Department could cause chaos, experts warn
Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.CBS News - 6d -
Trump Administration Is Sued Over Push to Dismantle Education Department
The lawsuit accuses the government of dismantling the department by executive fiat without the required approval of Congress.The New York Times - 4d -
Treasury Department is set to lay off a 'substantial' number of employees, official says
The department is planning to furlough workers as part of Elon Musk's efforts to shrink the size of the federal government.CNBC - 2d -
Democratic senators want an investigation into Trump's Education Department cuts
Democratic senators sent a letter demanding an investigation into the Trump administration’s "disastrous" efforts to dismantle the Education Department.NBC News - 1d -
Democratic senators want an investigation into Trump's Education Department cuts
Democratic senators sent a letter demanding an investigation into the Trump administration’s "disastrous" efforts to dismantle the Education Department.NBC News - 1d -
Democratic senators want an investigation into Trump's Education Department cuts
Democratic senators sent a letter demanding an investigation into the Trump administration’s "disastrous" efforts to dismantle the Education Department.NBC News - 1d -
Democratic senators want an investigation into Trump's Education Department cuts
Democratic senators sent a letter demanding an investigation into the Trump administration’s "disastrous" efforts to dismantle the Education Department.NBC News - 1d -
Department of Homeland Security begins polygraph tests on employees
Four sources say the Department of Homeland Security has begun performing polygraph tests on employees to determine who might be leaking information to the media about immigration operations. NBC ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
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 -
Trump praises Cannon in Justice Department speech
President Trump praised Judge Aileen Cannon during his speech at the Justice Department, calling her “strong” and “brilliant.” “We had an amazing judge in Florida, and her name is Aileen Cannon,” ...The Hill - Mar. 14 -
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 - 2h -
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 - 2d