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Democratic Attorneys General Sue Over Gutting of Education Department
The Trump administration cut about half the agency’s work force, saying the move would enable it to deliver services more effectively. The attorneys general called the layoffs “reckless and illegal.”The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Shutting the Education Department won’t change curriculums — but it could impact funding of programs
The battle over the agency centers around what’s taught in K-12 schools, but one of its main functions is sending out funds to schools and colleges.MarketWatch - Mar. 20 -
U.S. Department of Education: What to Know After Trump’s Executive Order
President Trump signed an order calling for the agency to close, and has already gutted its staff and programs. Still, students may not see much change, at least at first.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
Why Trump Can’t Immediately Shut Down the Education Department
Congress and federal law stand in the way of shutting down the agency, which manages federal loans for college, tracks student achievement and supports programs for students with disabilities.The New York Times - 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 -
McMahon doesn't rule out RFK Jr. role in school vaccines
Education Secretary Linda McMahon in a Sunday interview did not rule out the possibility that Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could be involved in school vaccination ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump’s Anti-DEI Effort Leads to Investigations at Dozens of Universities
The Department of Education announced investigations in a memo warning schools over DEI practices.Inc. - Mar. 16 -
Federal student loan site down Wednesday, a day after layoffs gutted Education Department
An hours-long outage on StudentAidABC News - Mar. 12 -
Sunday shows preview: Trump battles backlash over deportations, moves to gut Education Department
As he is ramping up deportations of migrants from the U.S., President Trump is battling the backlash from Democrats in Congress, activists on the ground and judges in the courtroom. U.S. District ...The Hill - 5d -
Education Dept. should be made efficient, not dismantled: Union president
The Trump administration argues the current system has failed students, citing stagnant math and reading scores since the department’s creation.The Hill - 4d -
Why Trump’s Ultimatum to Columbia Could Upend Higher Education
A demand for the university’s administration to place the Middle Eastern studies department under receivership could signal a broader crackdown across the United States.The New York Times - Mar. 20 -
The Authoritarian Endgame on Higher Education
This is a moment to trumpet the strengths of higher education and address its weaknesses.The New York Times - Mar. 15 -
3/12: CBS Evening News
Mom worries about daughter with Down Syndrome after Education Department cuts; Trump critic wins Greenland electionCBS News - Mar. 16 -
Union sues Trump administration for shutting down student loan repayment plans
The American Federation of Teachers is suing the U.S. Department of Education for shutting down access to affordable repayment plans for student loan borrowers.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
President Donald Trump to reportedly pause $175M to University of Pennsylvania over transgender athletes
In February, the Department of Education said it would investigate Penn for possible Title IX violations.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
3/20: CBS Evening News Plus
What's next for the Education Department after Trump orders its closure; Reporter's Notebook: Why spring is nature's happiness reportCBS News - Mar. 21 -
Small Business Association to oversee student loans, Trump says
The president also said the Department of Health will handle special education and school nutrition programs.NBC News - Mar. 21 -
Trump says student loans will be handled by Small Business Administration
President Donald Trump said Friday that the Small Business Administration, instead of the Education Department, would handle the country's student loans.CNBC - Mar. 21 -
Tennessee Trump supporter expresses fear for rural public schools
Todd Warner and other Trump supporters in Tennessee express their fears for public schools as the president moves to eliminate the Department of Education.ABC News - 4d -
Mar 20: CBS News 24/7, 1pm ET
President Trump expected to sign executive order dismantling Education Department; Finland ranked happiest country in the world.CBS News - 4d -
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in case over canceled DEI grants
A federal district court ordered the Department of Education to restore access to grants for recipients in eight states that challenged the cancellations.CBS News - 2d -
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in case over canceled DEI grants
A federal district court ordered the Department of Education to restore access to grants for recipients in eight states that challenged the cancellations.CBS News - 2d -
Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in case over canceled DEI grants
A federal district court ordered the Department of Education to restore access to grants for recipients in eight states that challenged the cancellations.CBS News - 2d -
‘Tesla is a good target’: Elon Musk’s car business is focus of fury for political role
Justice department’s threat to ‘come after’ demonstrators against Trump-allied billionaire fails to deter protests. Hundreds of people protested at Tesla dealerships across the US over the ...The Guardian - Mar. 17 -
Teachers sue Trump admin for stopping affordable student loan repayment plans
The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education this week hoping to restore income-based student loan repayment programs.ABC News - Mar. 20 -
3/20: CBS Morning News
President Trump to sign executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education; Conservative environmental activist launches "Nature is Nonpartisan" non-profit.CBS News - Mar. 20 -
3/21: CBS Mornings Plus
President Trump has issued an executive order to begin the process of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. Also, will fans pay the price as the Celtics sell for billions?CBS News - 6d -
3/20: CBS Mornings Plus
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to begin the process of dismantling the Department of Education. Plus, fighting bird flu as the costs of eggs climb.CBS News - 4d -
Mar 20: CBS News 24/7, 10am ET
President Trump expected to begin the process of dismantling the Education Department; Boston photographer uses social media to track down couple captured in viral proposal picture.CBS News - 4d -
Trump administration investigating Portland schools over transgender athlete
The Education Department is investigating Oregon’s largest school district and the state’s governing body for high school sports for allowing a transgender student to participate in girls’ track ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump administration re-opens student loan repayment plan applications
The Education Department says it's re-opening the applications for income-driven repayment plans, programs used by millions of federal student loan borrowers.CNBC - 1d -
Trump administration re-opens student loan repayment plan applications
The Education Department says it's re-opening the applications for income-driven repayment plans, programs used by millions of federal student loan borrowers.CNBC - 1d -
Trump administration re-opens student loan repayment plan applications
The U.S. Department of Education announced it is re-opening the online applications for income-driven repayment plans, the programs used by millions of federal student loan borrowers to repay their ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump administration re-opens student loan repayment plan applications
The U.S. Department of Education announced it is re-opening the online applications for income-driven repayment plans, the programs used by millions of federal student loan borrowers to repay their ...NBC News - 1d -
The Judiciary’s Role
We cover President Trump and his latest adversary: the courts.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
DOGE complicates Musk's CEO roles
Presented by Ericsson - Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration is complicating his business ventures, as the tech billionaire pushes forward with efforts to slash the federal government and ...The Hill - Mar. 12 -
Trump delivers remarks at the Department of Justice
Watch live coverage as President Trump travels to the Department of Justice to deliver remarks.NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Penguins Top Defenseman Works In New Role At Practice
Pittsburgh Penguins top defenseman Kris Letang has played in a lot of different roles throughout his career.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 21 -
Project 2025: You can’t say Trump didn’t warn us
Project 2025, a 922-page blueprint for a second Trump administration prepared by the Heritage Foundation, has been implemented by Trump's administration, including firing 30,000 federal employees, ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
US colleges warned of ‘enforcement actions’ over antisemitism allegations
Warning comes after cancellation of $400m in funding to Columbia and detention of student activist Mahmoud Khalil. The US education department’s civil rights office issued warnings on Monday to ...The Guardian - Mar. 11