The Department of Education in the United States is a big deal. It's a cabinet-level agency with a big job: making sure students get a good education and have equal access to it. The department focuses on things like financial aid, research, and making sure everyone has a fair shot at education. Th
Newtown's Board of Finance had a busy night. They gathered to greenlight a bunch of big-ticket items for the town's schools and infrastructure. The total cost? A whopping $15 million. The meeting kicked off at 7:33 p. m. in the Council Chambers. Everyone was there except for Janette Lamoure
A recent decision by a federal judge in Boston has put a stop to the Trump administration's plan to slash hundreds of millions of dollars from teacher training programs. The judge, Myong Joun, agreed with eight states that had asked for a temporary restraining order. These states believed the cuts w
USAID staff were given a peculiar task. They were asked to shred and burn classified documents. This wasn't a usual request. It was part of a larger plan to clear out classified safes and personnel documents from a Washington DC office. The task was to be completed in an all-day disposal event. This
A tragic event unfolded at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025. A PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet, carrying 64 passengers, was on its final approach to the airport. Simultaneously, a U. S. Army Black Hawk helicopter, with three soldiers on board, was conducting
The White House South Lawn was the backdrop for an unusual event. President Trump, flanked by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, showcased a line of Tesla vehicles. This wasn't just a casual meet-and-greet; it was a public display of support for the electric car company. Tesla's stock had been on a roller coaster
The Department of Education has decided to close all its offices for a couple of days. This sudden move, which started on Tuesday evening, has left employees puzzled. The reason given? "Security reasons, " but no one knows for sure what that means. The closure affects both the main office i
The federal government spends a lot of money, and a big chunk of it goes to entitlement programs. Elon Musk, a tech billionaire and presidential adviser, recently brought this up in an interview. He pointed out that a large portion of federal spending, around 500 to 700 billion dollars, is used for
Katie Porter, a former Democratic representative, has decided to run for the position of California governor. She is not the only one in the race. She is competing against a bunch of other Democrats. These include Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond
The past few weeks have been a rollercoaster ride for the economy. Tariffs with Canada and Mexico have been all over the place. There have been cuts to the federal workforce and fears of a government shutdown. And let's not forget the stock market's wild ride. The Dow Jones Industrial Average took a
