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Mar 07 2025POLITICS

Trump's Plan to Shut Down the Education Department: What's the Deal?

The White House is buzzing with talk about a potential executive order to shut down the Department of Education. This news, first leaked by The Washington Post, has been making waves. The draft, labeled "pre-decisional, " was circulated on Wednesday and obtained by NPR. It directs the newly confirme

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Mar 06 2025POLITICS

Education Overhaul: Trump's Plan to Shake Up the Department of Education

President Donald Trump is planning to shake up the education system. He is expected to issue an order soon. This order will ask the new Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, to start closing down the Department of Education. This is a big move, but it won't be easy. It will require a lot of legal step

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Mar 05 2025POLITICS

Social Security in Chaos: What's Happening and Why It Matters

Imagine this: a government agency that's supposed to help people is suddenly in turmoil. That's what's happening with the Social Security Administration (SSA) right now. It all started when a group called DOGE, led by a businessman named Musk, began making big cuts to government spending. These cuts

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Mar 04 2025POLITICS

New Education Chief: Wrestling Exec Takes On Big Job

Linda McMahon, a former wrestling executive, has been appointed as the nation's education chief. This is a surprising choice, given her background and the president's plans for the Education Department. McMahon, a 76-year-old billionaire and former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment, has little tr

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Mar 03 2025POLITICS

Weather Warnings at Risk: Government Cuts Threaten Safety and Science

The recent dismissal of many employees from NOAA, the agency responsible for U. S. weather forecasts, has sparked concern among scientists. This move, part of a broader effort to reduce the federal workforce, could have serious consequences. Lives are at stake, especially during extreme weather even

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Feb 28 2025POLITICS

Political Drama Over Labor Department Pick

The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions recently made a big move. They voted 13-9 to push forward Lori Chavez-DeRemer's nomination to head the Department of Labor. This former Republican congresswoman from Oregon was chosen by President Trump for the job. During her confirmati

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Feb 27 2025POLITICS

What Happens When States Take Over Education?

The idea of dismantling the U. S. Education Department and handing over control to the states has been a hot topic. The White House has hinted at big changes, but the details are still fuzzy. The states are not ready for this huge task. They are confused and asking many questions. The biggest wo

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Feb 27 2025HEALTH

Measles Alert in Rockwall County: What You Need to Know

A measles case has been confirmed in Rockwall County, Texas. This is the first instance in the county, and it involves an adult who had not received the measles vaccine. The individual recently traveled abroad, and health officials believe this is where they contracted the virus. The person is curre

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Feb 27 2025CELEBRITIES

Michelle Trachtenberg: A Young Star Gone Too Soon

A beloved figure from the 90s and 2000s, Michelle Trachtenberg, left the world stunned when she was found lifeless in her Manhattan home. She was only 39 years old. Trachtenberg was a household name for many millennials, known for her roles as a troubled teenager in the supernatural series "Buffy th

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Feb 26 2025EDUCATION

Student Loan Repayment Plans Hit a Snag

The U. S. Department of Education has pulled the plug on online applications for income-driven repayment (IDR) plans. This means borrowers can't sign up, renew, or tweak their repayment terms through the federal website. This change comes after a federal court order that stopped key parts of the IDR

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