The Department of Education has been a target for many years. Now, it seems that the Trump administration is taking steps to shut it down. This move is part of a broader campaign promise to reduce federal involvement in education. However, making this happen is not so simple. The department was crea
The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates steady. This means that people who want to borrow money might have to wait a bit longer for better loan deals. On the other hand, savers might enjoy more stable returns on their savings accounts. The central bank has been raising and lowering
A federal judge has stirred up a legal storm with the Trump administration, all over deportation flights to El Salvador. The judge ordered the Justice Department to spill the beans on two flights that were supposed to send gang members packing. But the administration isn't having it, and they're dig
The U. S. Supreme Court recently made a significant decision regarding capital punishment in Louisiana. By a narrow margin of 5-4, the court declined to halt the state's first execution using nitrogen gas. This method, which has been used sparingly in other states, is set to be employed for the firs
A mother of four was taken into custody by immigration officials. Jeanette Vizguerra was arrested outside her workplace at a Target store in Aurora. Her arrest has sparked a heated debate about immigration policies and political persecution. Vizguerra is well-known in Colorado for her advocacy work
There is a big debate happening in Washington. Some politicians want to make a huge tax cut seem free. They want to use a clever trick to make a $4 trillion tax cut look like it costs nothing. This trick involves assuming that all current policies, including those set to expire, continue forever.
There is a lot of tension in the world of higher education. The spotlight is on Columbia University. The reason? A mix of funding cuts and crackdowns on student protests. President Trump's administration has put the university in a tough spot. It all started with the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil. Khali
The Assyrians, a native group from the Middle East, are under threat. Over the past 200 years, they have faced severe persecution and forced migration due to targeted violence on their ancestral lands. This is a story that doesn't get much attention, but it's crucial to understand. One of the main
The United States is facing a significant challenge to its education system. Recent plans to reduce the staff of the Department of Education (DOE) by half, from around 4, 100 to 2, 800, are more than just a budget cut. This move is part of a broader push to weaken federal oversight in education, whi
Parents of children with disabilities often find themselves in a tough spot. They must fight for their kids' rights to proper education services. This fight can be long, complex, and expensive. Recent changes at the U. S. Education Department might make this battle even harder. The U. S. Education
