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D.H.S. Agents Search Two Dorm Rooms at Columbia University
Department of Homeland Security officials conducted the search as the Trump administration sought to deport a former student and pro-Palestinian activist.The New York Times - 7h -
‘If you don’t get early years right, children are unlikely to catch up’: why South Africa is trying to reboot its school system
With 80% of 10-year-olds unable to read for meaning, the government is prioritising literacy and numeracy among pre-school pupils as it tackles its education problems. When she noticed children ...The Guardian - 3d -
3 Charts That Show Students Still Struggle After Covid
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. students haven’t recovered, and it’s widening inequality in our country. Sarah Mervosh, an education reporter at The New York Times who focuses on K-12 schools, ...The New York Times - 3d -
‘I don’t feel part of society’: how Covid is still taking its toll five years on
The social, educational and financial impact is still making itself felt, especially for those who continue to mourn. Five years ago, on 11 March 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared ...The Guardian - 3d -
Tuberville on pro-Palestinian protesters: 'Send them to jail'
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) said in an interview Wednesday that all protesters pushing “hateful” speech on college campuses should be sent to jail. “We have two levels of education: We have K ...The Hill - 1d -
Federal Grant Program Opens Door to Elon Musk’s Starlink
Under new rules from President Trump’s Commerce Department, a $42 billion high-speed internet effort will no longer favor fiber-optic cable.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Macy’s Signals Rocky Year Ahead as Retailers Reckon With Trade War
The largest department store chain in the United States, like many other retailers, has warned that shoppers may be more cautious in the months ahead.The New York Times - Mar. 6 -
Pentagon Cuts Threaten Programs That Secure Loose Nukes and Weapons of Mass Destruction
Documents obtained by WIRED show the US Department of Defense is considering cutting up to 75 percent of workers who stop the spread of chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons.Wired - Mar. 6 -
DOGE Cuts Upend Trump-Voting West Virginia Town
‘Nobody that I’ve talked to understood the devastation that having this administration in office would do to our lives,’ said one fired Treasury Department worker in Parkersburg.Inc. - Mar. 7 -
DOJ investigating major egg producers amid soaring prices: Sources
The Justice Department is in the early stages of investigating the major egg producers over soaring egg prices, source familiar with the matter told ABC News.ABC News - 6d -
State Republicans Eager to Climb on Cost-Cutting Bandwagon
G.O.P. governors and legislators are parroting the federal Department of Government Efficiency by creating panels at the state level. But the similarities only go so far.The New York Times - 5d -
At least 8 injured as customer rams into CarMax store in California
At least eight people were injured when a customer rammed into a CarMax store in Inglewood, California, Saturday afternoon, according to the Inglewood Police Department.NBC News - 4d -
Meet the federal worker who went rogue: ‘I hope that it lights a fire under people’
To billionaire Elon Musk and his cost-cutting team at the Department of Government Efficiency, Karen Ortiz may just be one of many faceless bureaucratsABC News - 4d -
In bird flu fight, USDA almost doubling the $1.1 billion already spent
As bird flu continues to spread, impacting poultry farms and the price of eggs, the Agriculture Department says it's almost doubling the amount spent to combat it.CBS News - 4d -
Fired Federal Workers Get Last Words in With Scathing Letters of Resignation to DOGE
Departing officials, including disabled veterans, defend themselves and thousands of fired federal colleagues’ work with defiant, indignant letters, creating a written record of a tumultuous time.Inc. - 4d -
Fired pregnant federal workers grapple with stress of losing insurance and looking for work
Emily Erroa was eight months pregnant when she found out she was being fired from her human resources job at the Department of Energy.NBC News - 3d -
USDA suspends Maine university funding after Trump row over transgender athletes
The Department of Agriculture has suspended funding at the University of Maine after President Trump clashed with Gov. Janet Mills over transgender athletic participation.NBC News - 2d -
WATCH: Cop delivers pizza when delivery driver sees 8-foot gator hiding
The incident occurred on Sunday in Bradenton, Florida, when police were responding to a report of an 8-foot alligator wandering through the neighborhood, according to the Bradenton Police Department.ABC News - 1d -
Farms, Food Banks Cut Off Guard By Spending Cuts
Promising a return to “fiscally responsible initiatives,” the Agriculture Department ended two Biden-era programs that paid farmers to provide food to schools and low-income families.The New York Times - 1d -
Judge orders some federal agencies to reinstate thousands of probationary workers
A federal judge ordered that the departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense, Energy, Interior, and Treasury reinstate probationary employees who were terminated last month.NBC News - 1d -
Judge orders 6 federal agencies to rehire fired probationary workers
U.S. District Judge William Alsup extended relief to fired workers at the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior and Treasury.CBS News - 1d -
HUD Pauses Program for Energy-Efficient Upgrades in Affordable Housing
The Department of Housing and Urban Development said it was reviewing all aspects of the Biden-era program to ensure it was carried out consistent with the agency’s core mission.The New York Times - 1d -
Second judge orders thousands of probationary employees fired by Trump to be reinstated
U.S. District Judge James Bredar's order applies to 12 departments and several agencies that fired probationary workers during the Trump administration.NBC News - 19h -
Will Lamont Butler return for Kentucky basketball? Injury update during SEC Tournament
Lamont Butler, Kentucky basketball's starting point guard, departed in the middle of the first half Thursday during UK's opening game in Nashville.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Judge orders 6 federal agencies to rehire fired probationary workers
U.S. District Judge William Alsup extended relief to fired workers at the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, Defense, Energy, Interior and Treasury.CBS News - 17h -
Trump to Deliver Speech to Justice Dept. After Triumph in Battles Against It
The president, once the target of federal prosecution, is likely to announce steps to combat “weaponization” of the department, even as he uses its powers to punish enemies and reward allies.The New York Times - 12h -
US charges Chinese hackers and government officials in a broad cybercrime campaign
China is denying the U.S. Justice Department’s accusations against 12 Chinese nationals charged in connection with global cybercrime campaigns targeting dissidents, news organizations, U.S. ...ABC News - Mar. 6 -
'Gracias Gustavo': Details of the L.A. Phil's plans for Dudamel's final season
A golden era at the Los Angeles Philharmonic approaches its end as the organization announces its final season under Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel before he departs for the New York ...Los Angeles Times - Mar. 6 -
The DOJ Still Wants Google to Sell Off Chrome
In its final proposed remedy filing in the Google antitrust case, the Department of Justice reiterated that Google should stop paying partners for search placement—and divest its dominant Chrome ...Wired - 6d -
Why You Should Sign Up for an I.R.S. Identity Protection PIN
With employees from the so-called Department of Government Efficiency poking around in agency systems, faith in data security isn’t what it once was. The tool, an identity protection PIN, can help.The New York Times - 6d -
Bannon: DOGE 'waste, fraud, abuse’ cuts not enough to curb inflation
Steve Bannon said the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should adjust their goal of cutting trillions of dollars in federal waste and lower the proposed amount to the billion dollar ...The Hill - 6d -
DHS using polygraph tests to find leakers: Reports
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is using polygraph tests to figure out who could be leaking information to news outlets, with some agency officials contending the disclosed information ...The Hill - 5d -
‘Gut punch’: Democrats decry Trump's plan to cut 80,000 at Veterans Affairs
Democrat lawmakers and veterans' groups are fuming over the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) plans to cut roughly 80,000 employees in the coming months, decrying the lack of transparency and ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump made clear ‘Elon Musk is your partner’ in Cabinet meeting, says Commerce secretary
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick says that President Trump made clear to his Cabinet that Elon Musk is “a partner” in deciding who and what will be cut ...NBC News - 5d -
Noem aware Mexican, Canadian leaders have own 'political environments,' but Trump 'means business' on tariffs
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said on Sunday that she knows Mexican and Canadian leaders have their own “political environments” but that President Trump “means business” on ...The Hill - 5d -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
All employees of the Department of Health and Human Services, overseen by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., received unsigned emails Friday night offering them a “voluntary separation incentive ...NBC News - 5d -
Measles case confirmed in Maryland resident who recently travelled abroad
A Maryland resident with recent international travel has confirmed to be infected with a case of measles. The Maryland Department of Health and Howard County health officials announced Sunday that ...The Hill - 4d -
Brush fire on Long Island that has scorched 400 acres is 80% contained
A brush fire on New York’s Long Island that has burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel is now 80% contained, according to Suffolk County officials.NBC News - 4d -
DOJ investigates U.S. egg producers amid soaring prices
The Department of Justice is investigating major U.S. egg producers for price fixing, as costs continue to rise. It comes as some lawmakers and advocacy groups accuse top U.S. egg producers of ...CBS News - 4d -
Rubio says 83% of USAid programs terminated after six-week purge
Surviving aid to be administered by state department in radical narrowing of definition of US national interest. US politics live – latest updates The Trump administration has taken an axe to ...The Guardian - 4d