Education Dept. to probe antisemitism at 5 universities

As Trump considers ways to dismantle the Education Dept., here's what to know about your student loans

The Trump administration is looking to shut down the Education Department. Here's what it could mean for the 42 million Americans with federal student loans.

CNBC - 9h

State Dept. Fires About 60 Contractors Working on Democracy and Human Rights

The contractors helped enact programs that focus on building up civil society and democratic practices in authoritarian states such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela and Cuba.

The New York Times - 1d

Dems probe mystery OPM server

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Mystery OPM server draws scrutiny House Oversight Democrats are calling for answers about the ...

The Hill - 4h

What to know about student loans as Trump considers ways to dismantle the Education Dept.

With the Trump administration looking for ways to close parts or all of the U.S.

NBC News - 8h

Trump administration investigating antisemitism allegations at 5 universities

The Department of Education is investigating antisemitism allegations at five universities after the president’s executive order last week requiring federal agencies to take more action against ...

The Hill - 12h

5 shot at adult education facility in Sweden, police say

"The extent of the injuries is unclear," police said. "The operation is still ongoing."

ABC News - 12h

'Welsh universities are not going bust'

The group representing universities says it "hasn't seen a financial situation like this in decades".

BBC News - 2d

The president's education order: Trump wants to indoctrinate, too

President Trump has issued an order banning federal funding of "indoctrination of children," but his definition of indoctrination is subjective and he is imposing his own views on education, while ...

The Hill - 4d

New Group Aims to Help Justice Dept. Employees Alarmed by Trump

The group, Justice Connection, intends to support employees who say they are facing professional and ethical crises under the new administration. It is likely to come under attack from Trump allies.

The New York Times - 4d

Bad Education by Matt Goodwin — university challenges

An angry polemic rightly recognises that freedom of speech and diversity of opinion is under threat in higher education but fails to analyse the complex problem clearly

Financial Times - 4d

Education Dept. to investigate installation of all-gender restroom at Colorado high school

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has opened an investigation into Denver Public Schools for "discriminating against its female students" after the district converted a ...

NBC News - 5d

Oklahoma education chief: 'Our schools will not be sanctuary schools'

The Oklahoma schools chief says he will support the Trump administration's immigration enforcement efforts.

The Hill - 5d

Justice Dept. discusses dropping Mayor Adams' corruption charges, source says

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was indicted on five counts of corruption in September.

CBS News - 6d

OpenAI probes DeepSeek

Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story OpenAI investigates DeepSeek data use OpenAI is examining whether Chinese artificial intelligence startup ...

The Hill - 6d

Tennessee teacher honored with 2025 Music Educator Award

Adrian Maclin, a music teacher in Memphis, Tennessee, is the winner of the 2025 Music Educator Award, which is presented by the Recording Academy and the Grammy Museum.

CBS News - 6d

Trump Justice Dept. fires employees tied to Jack Smith probes

About a dozen Justice Department employees who worked for former special counsel Jack Smith on his investigation of Donald Trump are being fired.

CBS News - Jan. 27

Florida educators, students speak out on curriculum changes

Educators, students and advocates across the Florida higher education system are speaking out against the recent removal of hundreds of general education courses.

ABC News - Jan. 27

U.S. Attorney Opens Investigation Into Justice Dept.’s Jan. 6 Cases

The move was the latest example of how the prosecutor in charge in Washington, Ed Martin, has sought in recent days to wind down the office’s sprawling investigation of the Capitol attack.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

Florida Is Scouring College Textbooks for Antisemitism

State university officials began the effort in response to social media outrage over test questions about terrorism. The effort has infuriated professors.

The New York Times - Jan. 27

Man charged with murdering university lecturer

Claire Chick, who was a nurse and university lecturer, was found fatally injured in a street.

BBC News - Jan. 26

Department of Education dismisses book ban complaints

The Department of Education has dismissed 11 complaints regarding “book bans” the federal agency received during the Biden administration, it announced Friday. The department said it ended former ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

Justice Dept. Cancels Entry-Level Job Offers in Honors Program

The move was part of a domino effect initiated by President Trump’s enactment of a 90-day federal hiring freeze.

The New York Times - Jan. 24

The Justice Dept. Asserted Its Immigration Authority

Also, a storm dumped snow on the Carolinas. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Spate of Violent Antisemitic Attacks Rattles Australia

The police said they were investigating whether “overseas actors” were involved in the vandalizing of synagogues and a day care center.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Harvard Adopts a Strict Definition of Antisemitism for Discipline Cases

Many universities have been reluctant to embrace a definition that, among other things, considers some criticisms of Israel as antisemitic. The university’s decision was part of a lawsuit settlement.

The New York Times - Jan. 22

Harvard agrees to controversial definition of antisemitism in legal settlement

University agrees to observe definition that critics say is designed to protect Israel by punishing legitimate criticism. Harvard University has agreed to embrace a controversial definition of ...

The Guardian - Jan. 21

Harvard settles in Title VI antisemitism lawsuits

Harvard University has settled in two lawsuits that accused the school of antisemitism on campus. The first, brought by Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and Jewish Americans ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Starmer vows to fight 'poison' of antisemitism in Auschwitz visit

Sir Keir, who is in Poland for defence and security talks, said "nothing" could have prepared him for the horror of what he had seen.

BBC News - Jan. 17

Dept. of Education: Title IX applies to athlete pay

The direct payment plans that many major college athletic departments are making for athletes would violate Title IX law, according to a Department of Education memo.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Energy Dept. Offers Utilities $22 Billion to Reshape U.S. Power Grids

The loan guarantees are one of the final attempts by the outgoing Biden administration to encourage power companies to cut emissions while trying to keep rates down.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

Breakfast and financial education: help us deliver this foundation

The FT’s homegrown charity FLIC and Magic Breakfast are making a real difference for young people

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Johns Hopkins University reaches settlement to resolve complaints of antisemitism, Islamophobia

Johns Hopkins University reached a settlement Tuesday with the Department of Education over complaints of antisemitism and Islamophobia on its campus. The school has agreed to take actions to ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Johns Hopkins University reaches settlement to resolve complaints of antisemitism, Islamophobia

Yahoo News - Jan. 9

Justice Dept. to Hold Off Releasing Report on Trump Documents Case

But in a court filing, the department indicated that it would release a separate report about Donald J. Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election as soon as possible.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Can Linda McMahon become the next education secretary?

What are Linda McMahon’s chances to be confirmed as the next education secretary?

ABC News - Jan. 8

Educators Prepare for ICE Agents at the Schoolhouse Door

Across the country, educators described widespread anxiety about President-elect Donald J. Trump’s promises to deport immigrants and what it could mean for their students.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Education Dept. to probe antisemitism at 5 universities

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