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The Latest: EU targets products from GOP-led states in response to Trump tariffs
Read full article: The Latest: EU targets products from GOP-led states in response to Trump tariffsSecretary of State Marco Rubio says the ball is in Russia's court now that Ukraine has agreed to a cease fire.
The Education Department was created to ensure equal access. Who would do that in its absence?
Read full article: The Education Department was created to ensure equal access. Who would do that in its absence?As the Trump administration moves to dismantle the Education Department, officials have suggested other agencies could take over its major responsibilities.
Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down
Read full article: Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency downThe Education Department plans to lay off more than 1,300 of its employees as part of an effort to halve the organization’s staff -- a prelude to President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency.
An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump's political priorities
Read full article: An office known for enforcing special education is now focused on Trump's political prioritiesThe Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights is best known for enforcing disability rights across America’s schools, but under President Donald Trump it’s being reshaped into a frontline figure in the president’s political battles.
Trump order would deny student loan relief to nonprofit workers engaged in 'improper' activity
Read full article: Trump order would deny student loan relief to nonprofit workers engaged in 'improper' activityPresident Donald Trump is ordering changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program that would disqualify workers of nonprofit groups deemed to have engaged in “improper” activities.
Trump slashed teacher training, citing DEI. Educators say the grants fought staff shortages
Read full article: Trump slashed teacher training, citing DEI. Educators say the grants fought staff shortagesIn an overhaul of an agency President Donald Trump has described as being infiltrated by “radicals, zealots and Marxists,” the Education Department cut $600 million in grants to teacher training programs, which it characterized as supporting divisive ideologies.
Trump wants to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does
Read full article: Trump wants to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it doesPresident Donald Trump has said he wants his new education chief, Linda McMahon, to “put herself out of a job” and close the Education Department.
Trump vowed to leverage federal money to fight antisemitism. He's starting at Columbia
Read full article: Trump vowed to leverage federal money to fight antisemitism. He's starting at ColumbiaColumbia University has become the first target in President Donald Trump’s campaign to cut federal money to colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism amid the Israel-Hamas war.
Senate confirms McMahon to lead Education Department as Trump pushes to shut it down
Read full article: Senate confirms McMahon to lead Education Department as Trump pushes to shut it downThe Senate has voted to confirm former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the nation’s education chief, a role that places her atop a department President Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle.
The Latest: Trump and his allies lash out at Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resign
Read full article: The Latest: Trump and his allies lash out at Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and suggest he may need to resignPresident Donald Trump’s senior aides and allies lashed out at Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy from Washington as he attended a European summit in London to rally international support for his military’s fight against the Russian invasion.
Kids' disability rights cases stalled as Trump began to overhaul Education Department
Read full article: Kids' disability rights cases stalled as Trump began to overhaul Education DepartmentAs President Donald Trump reshaped the Education Department, parents say investigations and mediations into kids' disability rights cases ground to a halt.
Senate committee advances ex-wrestling CEO Linda McMahon as Trump's nominee for education secretary
Read full article: Senate committee advances ex-wrestling CEO Linda McMahon as Trump's nominee for education secretaryLinda McMahon’s nomination to serve as President Donald Trump’s education secretary has advanced out of a Senate committee, bringing her closer to leading an agency the Republican president wants to abolish.
Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal money
Read full article: Trump administration gives schools a deadline to end DEI programs or risk losing federal moneyThe Trump administration is giving America’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president’s fight against “wokeness.”.
Trump's education secretary may be asked to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does
Read full article: Trump's education secretary may be asked to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it doesIf Linda McMahon is confirmed as education secretary, President Donald Trump has said he wants the former wrestling executive to “put herself out of a job.”.
Trump's pick for education chief sketches a roadmap for dismantling the department
Read full article: Trump's pick for education chief sketches a roadmap for dismantling the departmentLinda 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.
Trump's education chief comes from the boardroom, not the classroom. Backers say that's her strength
Read full article: Trump's education chief comes from the boardroom, not the classroom. Backers say that's her strengthLinda McMahon once described herself as an outsider stepping into the world of education, a business leader with an “inquiring mind” who would challenge the status quo and demand more for students.
Trump's 3rd week saw more executive orders, a trade war that wasn't and a Mideast jolt
Read full article: Trump's 3rd week saw more executive orders, a trade war that wasn't and a Mideast joltPresident Donald Trump keeps cranking out executive orders designed to remake the government while his ally and adviser, billionaire Elon Musk, hunts for more ways to upend the federal workforce.
What has Donald Trump not done yet? Here are some policy areas where he might act next
Read full article: What has Donald Trump not done yet? Here are some policy areas where he might act nextDonald Trump’s second administration has advanced an avalanche of policy action and political pronouncements that have jolted Washington and, in some cases, the world.
Musk team’s access to student loan systems raises alarm over borrowers' personal information
Read full article: Musk team’s access to student loan systems raises alarm over borrowers' personal informationDemocrats are opposing Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency as it turns its attention to the Education Department, with lawmakers raising questions about DOGE’s access to internal systems containing personal information on tens of millions of Americans.
In Trump's quest to close the Education Department, Congress and his own agenda may get in the way
Read full article: In Trump's quest to close the Education Department, Congress and his own agenda may get in the wayPresident Donald Trump is preparing to gut the U.S. Education Department to the full extent of his power, directing his administration to slash spending while pressuring employees to quit.
US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump's first term
Read full article: US colleges returning to campus sexual assault rules created during Trump's first termSchools and universities responding to complaints of sexual misconduct must return to policies created during President Donald Trump’s first term, with requirements for live hearings and more protections for accused students.
Trump's orders take aim at critical race theory and antisemitism on college campuses
Read full article: Trump's orders take aim at critical race theory and antisemitism on college campusesPresident Donald Trump is ordering U.S. schools to stop teaching what he views as “critical race theory” and other material dealing with race and sexuality or risk losing their federal money.
Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programs
Read full article: Trump looks to repurpose federal money to expand school choice programsPrivate school vouchers and other school choice initiatives would expand under an order coming from President Donald Trump telling government agencies to repurpose federal dollars.
Trump fills his government with billionaires after running on a working-class message
Read full article: Trump fills his government with billionaires after running on a working-class messagePresident Donald Trump's second White House is looking a lot like the inside of Mar-a-Lago, with extremely wealthy Americans taking key roles in his Republican administration.
Going Ringside Ep. 101: Could Trump make Vince McMahon’s remaining legal troubles disappear?
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 101: Could Trump make Vince McMahon’s remaining legal troubles disappear?Last week word came out the Securities & Exchange Commission fined McMahon for improper hush money payments. We analyze McMahon's remaining civil suit, DOJ investigation and whether Donald Trump as President can stop the Federal investigation.
California bill would allow public university admission priority for slaves' descendants
Read full article: California bill would allow public university admission priority for slaves' descendantsCalifornia lawmakers are set to consider a bill that would require the state's public universities to give admission priority to the descendants of slaves.
Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconduct
Read full article: Several of Trump's Cabinet picks — and Trump himself — have been accused of sexual misconductFormer congressman Matt Gaetz has withdrawn his name as President-elect Donald Trump's choice for attorney general in the face of sexual misconduct allegations.
Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here's what that would mean
Read full article: Trump has called for dismantling the Education Department. Here's what that would meanThroughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump heaped scorn on the federal Department of Education, describing it as being infiltrated by “radicals, zealots and Marxists.”.
What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretary
Read full article: What to know about Howard Lutnick, Trump's pick for commerce secretaryPresident-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, head of brokerage and investment bank Cantor Fitzgerald and cryptocurrency enthusiast, as his nominee for commerce secretary.
Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce
Read full article: Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for CommercePresident-elect Donald Trump has tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump has promised to dismantle.
Going Ringside Ep. 91: Will the Democrats draft Dwayne Johnson to run in 2028?
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 91: Will the Democrats draft Dwayne Johnson to run in 2028?In this episode we discuss whether Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson is the best option for Democrats to run for president in 2028. We also discuss whether three former WWE stars could wind up working in the White House next year.
Trump's shunning of transition planning may have severe consequences, governance group says
Read full article: Trump's shunning of transition planning may have severe consequences, governance group saysA good-governance group is warning of severe consequences if President-elect Donald Trump continues to steer clear of formal transition planning with the Biden administration — inaction that it says is already limiting the federal government’s ability to provide security clearances and briefings to the incoming administration.
Harris and Trump transition efforts reflect their different approaches to governing
Read full article: Harris and Trump transition efforts reflect their different approaches to governingIn a drab office suite just blocks from the White House, seasoned political operatives are drawing up detailed plans for a government in waiting.
Going Ringside Ep. 74: How the RNC turned into a wrestling show
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 74: How the RNC turned into a wrestling showOn this episode, we document how the Republican National Convention turned into an event where the primary focus of the final night was pro wrestling and UFC. The history between former President Donald Trump and these worlds is so strong that this happened. We also discuss how Going Ringside may have played a role in the speaker selection for the RNC.
Going Ringside Ep. 48: Feds now investigating Vince McMahon
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 48: Feds now investigating Vince McMahonFollowing stunning allegations of sex trafficking leveled against the former WWE owner, now reports surface that the Federal Government is investigating Vince McMahon.
Going Ringside Ep. 47: The Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuit
Read full article: Going Ringside Ep. 47: The Vince McMahon sex trafficking lawsuitIn this episode we break down the lawsuit that alleges sex trafficking against former WWE owner Vince McMahon that led to his resignation last Friday. We analyze the civil suit with a veteran defense attorney as well as a capital management expert. We also look at whether McMahon or anyone else could face a criminal investigation for the accusations that he says are "baseless". The implications for WWE and its parent company TKO are enormous.