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Trump order to dismantle the education department in the works, sources say
President Trump could soon sign an executive order directing the secretary of education to dismantle the federal Department of Education, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 7h -
Trump advisers weigh actions to dismantle education department – report
Officials are discussing executive order as part of efforts by Musk’s Doge team to seize control of federal spending. The Trump administration is weighing executive actions to dismantle the US ...The Guardian - 8h -
Dozens of Education Department staffers on leave amid Trump's DEI purge
Dozens of employees with the Department of Education were placed on administrative leave Friday, allegedly after attending a diversity training course encouraged by then-Secretary Betsy DeVos ...The Hill - 14h -
Is Trump really unaccountable for his actions?
Donald Trump acts like the Supreme Court has armored him in Teflon. But that's not exactly what happened.The Hill - 18h -
Trump says Elon Musk won't take action 'without our approval'
Trump to discuss tariffs with officials from Canada and MexicoNBC News - 18h -
Education Department workers put on leave after taking diversity training during Trump's 1st term, union says
Dozens of employees who attended a diversity training course encouraged by former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos during President Donald Trump’s first term have been placed on paid leave, a union ...NBC News - 1d -
Department of Education undoes Biden's Title IX rules on gender
The Department of Education announced Friday it is scrapping former President Biden's 2024 Title IX changes, getting rid of discrimination protection based on gender identity and sexual orientation ...The Hill - 3d -
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 - 3d -
Trump Administration Considers Halting Congestion Pricing
The New York City tolling program began on Jan. 5 after defying obstacles for decades. A move to stop it would likely touch off a legal battle between the state and federal government.The New York Times - 4d -
Lutnick says he won’t dismantle NOAA as called for in Project 2025
President Trump’s pick to lead the Commerce Department assured senators on Wednesday he won’t try to dismantle the nation’s climate, oceans and weather science agency during a largely genial ...The Hill - 5d -
Madonna says Trump administration is 'slowly dismantling' Americans' freedoms
Madonna is accusing the Trump administration of "slowly dismantling all the freedoms we have been fighting for," while urging her fans not to give up. "It’s so sad to watch our new Government ...The Hill - 5d -
White House freeze on federal aid will not affect student loans, Education Department says
The Education Department said Trump's freeze on federal aid will not affect federal Pell Grants and student loans.CNBC - 6d -
White House freeze on federal aid will not affect student loans, Education Department says
The Department of Education said Tuesday that the pause on federal grants and loans will not affect student loans or financial aid for college.NBC News - 6d -
Trump Department of Education rescinds past guidance on book bans
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has announced that it is rescinding all past guidance issued against the removal of books.ABC News - Jan. 25 -
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 -
Trump says he's considering a 10% tariff on China beginning as soon as Feb. 1
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump floated a 10% duty on China, with an expected start date of Feb. 1.CNBC - Jan. 22 -
Syria to dismantle Assad-era socialism, says foreign minister
Asaad al-Shaibani tells FT that Damascus wants to privatise state-run companies and secure sanctions reliefFinancial Times - Jan. 22 -
Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February
The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
Rubio reveals three questions that will determine the State Department's actions
After taking the oath of office, Marco Rubio promised that every action taken by the State Department will be determined by the answers to three questions.ABC News - Jan. 21 -
Trump executive orders and actions: By the numbers
President Trump took office Monday, marking the beginning of a new era in Washington. The changing of the guard was, perhaps, marked most significantly by sweeping new executive actions that will ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
State Dept staff shakeup accelerated ahead of Trump's inauguration, 2 sources say
At least 20 State Department officials were told to resign from leadership roles before Trump took office, two sources said.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action
Incoming President Donald Trump will issue an executive order that would dismantle all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the federal government.ABC News - Jan. 20 -
Trump likely to sign executive orders at Capitol, then Capital One Arena, sources say
Advisers told ABC News he plans on more than 200 on his first day in office.ABC News - Jan. 19 -
Trump Considering TikTok Ban Delay
President-elect Donald Trump may grant an extension allowing TikTok to keep going beyond the ban.Inc. - Jan. 19 -
Trump departs for Washington ahead of inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump departed for Washington D.C., alongside his wife and former first lady Melania, ahead of his inauguration.NBC News - Jan. 18 -
Nelly set to perform at Trump's inaugural ball, sources say
Grammy Award-winning rapper Nelly is set to perform at President-elect Donald Trump's Inaugural Liberty Ball on Monday, sources tell CBS News.CBS News - Jan. 17 -
Explaining what Department of Education's startling Title IX memo could mean for revenue-share future
The incoming Trump administration could quickly strike Thursday's 11th-hour guidanceCBS Sports - Jan. 17 -
Trump expected to replace Secret Service director, sources say
Donald Trump is expected to replace Secret Service director, sources told ABC News.ABC News - Jan. 17 -
Trump to install Texas border czar as Border Patrol chief, sources say
Mike Banks, who has spearheaded Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's border crackdown, is expected to be appointed Border Patrol chief after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn into office.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
TikTok CEO will attend Trump's inauguration, sources say
Sources tell CBS News that TikTok's CEO may attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as a U.S. ban looms if the Supreme Court doesn't delay it. TikTok creator Joey Contino joins CBS News ...CBS News - Jan. 16 -
TikTok and Google CEOs to attend Trump inauguration, sources say
The news comes as a law banning TikTok, which is owned by Chinese firm ByteDance, is set to go into effect on Jan. 19.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
Pam Bondi claims justice department ‘targeted’ Trump but says she won’t pursue ‘political’ prosecutions – US politics live
Bondi facing senators as Kristi Noem, Marco Rubio and CIA pick John Ratcliffe also face confirmation hearings. Trump’s attorney general faces scrutiny at Senate hearing Who is Pam Bondi, ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Trump's Canada and Greenland Threats Imperil China Fight, Says Departing Envoy
Nicholas Burns, the U.S. ambassador to China, also said he was leaving his post with deep concerns about the future of relations with China.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 15 -
Liberal Americans consider moving to UK after Trump win, lawyers say
Advisers cite rise in US citizens weighing up emigration amid fears over introduction of socially conservative policiesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Biden Says He’s Considering Pre-emptive Pardons For Trump’s Potential Targets
The president hasn’t yet decided what he will do, he said, acknowledging that the makeup of Trump’s new administration could influence his decision.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Tencent and CATL consider legal action over inclusion on Pentagon blacklist
Tech giant and biggest EV battery maker say designation as Chinese military companies is a ‘mistake’Financial Times - Jan. 7 -
Trump transition falling short of hiring goals, sources say
Offer letters is expected to go out Monday to political appointees in Trump's incoming administration, sources say.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Trump reportedly considering important alteration to tariff plans
President-elect Donald Trump is considering a plan that still would apply tariffs to all nations but narrow the impact.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
Thune has privately told Trump that Hegseth has the votes to be confirmed, sources say
When asked for comment, a spokesman for Senate Majority Leader John Thune said "two things we don't discuss publicly: Whip counts and private conversations with the president."CBS News - Jan. 5
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China announces counter tariffs on numerous U.S. products
China says it will counter President Trump's tariffs on Chinese products with tariffs of its own on multiple U.S. imports. It also announced an antitrust probe into Google and other trade measures.CBS News - 23m -
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Former USAID official criticizes Trump, Musk over agency changes
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Ex-nanny for Neil Gaiman sues author over alleged sexual assaults
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