What does the Department of Education do?
President Trump and Linda McMahon, his choice for secretary of education, have vowed to dismantle the Department of Education. NBC News' Zinhle Essamauh looks at the department's history, mission and achievements.
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The Trump-Zelenskyy slugfest was shocking. What does Ukraine do now? | Rajan Menon
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A group of Democrats are calling on the Department of Education to rescind threats of defunding schools with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. The Hill received an exclusive look at ...The Hill - 3d -
Education Department probing Washington state school district that refused to remove trans athlete
The Education Department says it is investigating a Washington state school district that recently moved to ban transgender students from participating on girls’ sports teams after it also ...The Hill - 4h -
What to do before gold's price hits $3,000
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What to wear to the Oscars (or any black tie do)
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Why Traditional Annual Planning Doesn’t Work, and What Does
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What does DOGE's IRS shake-up mean for tax season?
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Elon Musk calls for deorbiting of the ISS. Here's what the space station does
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What does it take to be middle class in 2025? New study explains
Are you earning enough to be among the middle class in your state?The Hill - 5d -
What does Starmer want from his Trump meeting?
President Trump is meeting with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer at the White House as Europe seeks more security guarantees while the U.S. holds talks with Russia. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer ...CBS News - 4d -
What does the Trump-Zelenskyy blowup mean for Ukraine peace talks?
U.S.-Ukraine relations went off the rails Friday after President Trump and Vice President JD Vance clashed with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of cameras at the Oval Office. Ed ...CBS News - 3d -
What is the minimum payment trap (and how does it affect your finances)?
If you're carrying any amount of credit card debt, falling into this trap could mean big trouble for your wallet.CBS News - 9h -
When presidents clash: What does the Trump-Zelensky skirmish mean for Ukraine?
With Trump accusing Zelensky of “gambling with World War III” and demanding more gratitude for American support, all on camera, the encounter was one of the most hostile public clashes between a ...The Hill - 8h -
What hurdles does Europe's peace plan for Ukraine face?
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Trump Made English the Official Language. What Does It Mean for the Country?
President Trump’s executive order puts his “America first” stamp onto the nation’s speech. But the effect might be muted.The New York Times - 3h -
Senate Democrat: Musk, Trump 'proving every single day they do not know what they are doing'
Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) said tech billionaire Elon Musk and President Trump are “proving every single day they do not know what they are doing.” “Elon Musk and Donald Trump are proving every ...The Hill - 5d -
I've studied over 200 kids—the 'highly spoiled' ones do these 5 things, and what parents can do about it
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What Do the Mass IRS Layoffs Mean for Your Business Tax Filings?
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Do you have a favorite kid? Here's what may contribute to perception
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What do we know about Trump administration and DOGE's mass firings?
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The Fed’s job is not to boost the stock market. Here’s what it should be doing.
Getting inflation down to 2% should be the Fed’s No. 1 concern.MarketWatch - Feb. 22
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