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Politics Mar 20

WATCH: Trump signs order for plan to shut down Education Department

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives.

Education Mar 14

More than 50 universities face federal investigations under Trump’s anti-DEI campaign

The Education Department announced the new investigations Friday, one month after issuing a memo warning America’s schools and colleges that they could lose federal money over “race-based preferences” in admissions, scholarships or any aspect of student life.

Politics Mar 11

1,300 Education Department employees will be laid off

Department officials announced the cuts Tuesday, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.

Politics Mar 08

Trump orders denial of student loan relief for nonprofit workers engaged in ‘improper’ activity

Under current rules, nonprofits are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program if they focus on certain areas including public interest law, public health or education. Trump’s order appears to target those who work in certain fields at odds…

Education Mar 06

What does the Education Department do? A guide to the agency Trump wants to gut

President Donald Trump has said he wants his new education chief, Linda McMahon, to “put herself out of a job” and close the Education Department. Already, the Trump administration has started overhauling much of the department’s work.

Politics Feb 20

WATCH: Senate Health committee votes to advance Trump nominee McMahon as education secretary

The Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted 12-11 on Thursday to send the former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO's nomination to be considered by the full Senate.

Education Feb 11

WATCH: Linda McMahon testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for education secretary

McMahon on Thursday sketched out how key functions of the Education Department could be carved up to achieve President Donald Trump's goal of dismantling the agency, vowing to “reorient” the department while continuing some of its largest programs.

Politics Feb 06

Judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to push out federal employees by offering financial incentives

A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to push out federal employees by offering them financial incentives.

Politics Feb 06

Federal workers worry buyout offer is a trick as deadline looms to accept Elon Musk deal

The deadline for federal workers to receive financial incentives to quit is approaching. More than 2 million employees have until Thursday at 11:59 p.m. EST to decide what to do.

Politics Jan 31

Education Department tells U.S. colleges to follow sexual assault policies from Trump’s first term

Schools and universities responding to complaints of sexual misconduct must return to policies created by former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, with requirements for live hearings and more protections for accused students, according to new guidance issued Friday by the Education Department.

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