House Dems physically denied entry to Education Department building

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House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building

Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department.

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Judge declines to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems

Six labor unions and the Economic Policy Institute had asked the court to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems.

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Progress made on House budget, key holdout says

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Lakers-Hornets trade nixed; Williams fails physical

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Delaware governor on Trump's threats to Education Dept: 'Let's govern with compassion'

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The Hill - 20h

Rep. Hern defends delay on House budget proposal

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The Hill - 21h

Noem confident in legality of housing migrants at Guantánamo Bay

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Lakers rescind trade for Mark Williams due to multiple issues with Hornets big man's physical, per report

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CBS Sports - 1d

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Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education

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Judge blocks Musk team access to Treasury Department records

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Judge declines to restrict DOGE's access to Labor Department systems

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House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education

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Russ Vought confirmed as White House budget chief

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House Dems physically denied entry to Education Department building

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