What we know about Trump's expected Education Department executive order

Trump expected to issue executive order to eliminate Education Department

President Trump is expected to issue an executive order to shutter the Department of Education. The department was created by Congress in 1979 and it would take an act of Congress to fully ...

CBS News - 8h

Trump preparing executive order to dissolve Department of Education: Sources

President Trump is expected to direct his secretary of education to dissolve the Department of Education by executive order this week, sources said.

ABC News - 11h

Trump's Education Department executive order may impact millions of students

President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to dissolve the Education Department, sources tell CBS News. The move could impact funding for millions of students. CBS News' Nancy Cordes ...

CBS News - 5h

Education Department executive order could be issued as soon as today

Completely eliminating the department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.

CBS News - 9h

Trump to order McMahon to begin dissolving Education Department

President Trump is expected to issue an executive order on Thursday directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin taking the necessary steps to shutter the department. An administration ...

The Hill - 10h

Trump reportedly to issue order to eliminate education department

President Donald Trump is reportedly set to issue an executive order to try to eliminate the Department of Education. Trump cannot abolish an entire department without Congress, but the ...

NBC News - 11h

What to know about changes expected at EPA under Trump administration

Major changes to the Environmental Protection Agency are expected under the Trump administration. CBS News' Tracy Wholf explains.

CBS News - Feb. 27

What do we know about Trump administration and DOGE's mass firings?

A federal judge is giving President Trump the go-ahead to continue mass firings of thousands of federal employees, for now. CBS News White House reporter Aaron Navarro and CBS News congressional ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

What we know about Trump's rare minerals deal with Ukraine's Zelenskyy

Ukraine and the U.S. may be close to agreeing on a rare minerals deal brokered by President Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.

CBS News - Feb. 26

What is Trump's Education Secretary's "final mission" for the department?

Newly-confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon has laid out the "final mission" for the department. Washington Post national education writer Laura Meckler joins "The Daily Report" to break it ...

CBS News - 23h

Trump Is Said to Be Preparing Executive Order That Aims to Eliminate Education Dept.

Without Congress, President Trump cannot dismantle the agency. No modern president has ever tried to unilaterally shut down a federal department.

The New York Times - 5h

What we know about Pentagon layoffs

More than 5,000 probationary employees at the Department of Defense could soon lose their jobs as part of Trump administration cuts, CBS News has learned. Ellee Watson reports.

CBS News - Feb. 24

What we know about Egypt's Gaza proposal

Egypt is proposing a plan that would allow for Palestinians to stay in Gaza as it's rebuilt. This comes after President Trump touted a plan to remove millions from Gaza as the territory is revived. ...

CBS News - 2d

What we know and don’t know about the asteroid hurtling toward Earth

Asteroid 2024 YR4, a 50- to 90-meter-wide Earth-approaching object, is likely not going to hit our planet in 2032.

The Hill - Feb. 23

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 ...

NBC News - 3d

What We Know About the Secretive Migrant Mission at Guantánamo Bay

The Trump administration has said little about the Venezuelan men who were transferred from Texas to the U.S. military base in Cuba.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

What we know about the Zizians 'cult' linked to six deaths

A US border patrol agent and a landowner stabbed 50 times are among alleged victims of the group.

BBC News - Feb. 21

What We Know About Guantánamo Bay’s Migrant Camp

Last month, President Trump announced plans to construct a migrant holding facility in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Carol Rosenberg breaks down what we know about the operation, along with New York Times ...

The New York Times - Feb. 25

What We Know About the U.S.-Ukraine Minerals Deal

A draft agreement discussed on Tuesday does not include a $500 billion payout the Trump administration demanded earlier.

The New York Times - Feb. 26

What we know about the measles death reported in Texas

A child died after contracting measles in Texas, officials confirm. This comes as the outbreak grows in the state. CBS News' Omar Villafranca reports.

CBS News - Feb. 27

What we know about US-Ukraine minerals deal

The White House said the deal, which would give the US access to mineral deposits, was not signed on Friday.

BBC News - 6d

What We Know About Gene Hackman and Wife Betsy Arakawa’s Death

Mr. Hackman’s body was found inside his home, along with those of his wife and a dog. The sheriff in Santa Fe, N.M., said it appeared that the couple had been dead for days or possibly weeks.

The New York Times - 6d

What we know about deaths of Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa

The Oscars paid tribute to Gene Hackman Sunday night, days after he and his wife Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home.

CBS News - 3d

What we know about the U.S. pause on cyber operations against Russia

Sources tell CBS News that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has temporarily paused U.S. cyber operations against Russia as the Trump administration tries to initiate negotiations to end the war in ...

CBS News - 2d

What to know about Trump's first Cabinet meeting

President Trump held the first Cabinet meeting of his new administration on Wednesday. The first person he asked to speak was Tesla CEO Elon Musk. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.

CBS News - Feb. 26

What to know about Trump's address to Congress

President Trump spoke for an hour and 40 minutes Tuesday night before a joint session of Congress about the first weeks of his second term while blaming former President Joe Biden for several ...

CBS News - 1d

What we know about the illnesses that have sickened over 400 people and killed more than 50 in Congo

Unidentified illnesses in northwestern Congo have killed more than 50 people over the past five weeks, nearly half of them within hours after they felt sick

ABC News - Feb. 26

What we know about the death of Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa

Legendary Hollywood actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in their Santa Fe, New Mexico, home Wednesday, prompting investigating officials to call their deaths "suspicious."

NBC News - 6d

What we know about American guns transported across the U.S.-Mexico border

The Supreme Court heard arguments over American guns reaching Mexico's cartels. CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi has more on his reporting about how U.S.-made arms are being transported south beyond the ...

CBS News - 1d

What we know about the moon lander from Intuitive Machines reaching lunar surface

Intuitive Machines flight controllers have not immediately confirmed the Athena lunar lander's status and orientation after apparently reaching the moon's south pole. Retired astronaut Clayton ...

CBS News - 4h

What we know about the child found in Colorado after going missing 7 years ago

Over seven years ago, 7-year-old Abdul Aziz Khan disappeared without a trace from Atlanta, Georgia, along with his mother, as she and his father were in the midst of a contentious custody battle.

NBC News - 4h

What to know about the key laws being invoked in Trump legal challenges

Many of the dozens of lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's actions hinge on alleged violations of decades-old federal laws.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Here's what to know about Trump's $5 million immigration "gold card"

President Trump is floating the idea of a new "gold card" visa that would be sold to wealthy foreigners for $5 million.

CBS News - Feb. 26

What to Know About Trump’s Tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Canada, Mexico and China account for more than a third of the products brought into the United States. Tariffs could lead to higher prices for consumers.

The New York Times - 1d

What will happen to student loans if the Education Department shuts down?

It’s hard to know how far the White House will go, but eliminating the agency could exacerbate student-loan chaos.

MarketWatch - 1h

What to know about vitamin A and the measles

The CDC put out a statement on the measles outbreak and suggested that vitamin A could be used for supportive care. Is vitamin A effective for measles?

NBC News - 6d

Comparing Trump's executive orders with Project 2025 promises

According to a CBS News analysis, President Trump has signed 73 executive orders so far, targeting everything from the border to the environment and federal spending. Many online users have pointed ...

CBS News - Feb. 20

McMahon says she 'wholeheartedly' agrees with Trump plan to abolish Education Department

Linda McMahon, President Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Education, said she “wholeheartedly” agrees with his plan to abolish the federal agency. The statement came in response to ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

'We're not prepared': States brace for Trump's plans to dismantle the Education Department

Trump has said he wants school policy to be left to the states, but state officials and lawmakers aren’t clear on what that would look like.

NBC News - Feb. 27

What we know about Trump's expected Education Department executive order

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