The GOP’s Spending Bill Is a Nightmare. Democrats Might Help Pass It Anyway
Republicans say their spending bill would let Trump defund whatever projects he wants. Chuck Schumer and Senate Dems are expected to help advance it.
Dismantling the US Department of Education could lead to impacts on special need students
In the wake of federal layoffs at the Department of Education support, resources, and civil rights are on the chopping block for students with special needs. News 10's Marz Anderson has details.
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New state tourism department could be reality soon
Mississippi may soon have a brand new state agency devoted to promoting tourism. The state Senate and House have both passed Senate Bil ...
A 2nd judge orders thousands of fired federal employees temporarily reinstated
A federal judge in Maryland found the Trump administration acted unlawfully in firing thousands of federal employees by not first notifying states.
Kuwait frees 10 jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges
Kuwait has released 10 American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related ...
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California, other states sue to halt massive layoffs at US Department of Education
Under Trump’s directive the Department of Education laid off half its staff. The lawsuit argues Trump has no authority to make such drastic changes.
Johns Hopkins University says it is cutting more than 2,000 workers due to cut to federal aid
Johns Hopkins University said Thursday that it is cutting over 2,000 workers because of a federal funding cut. “The termination of more than $800 million in [U.S. Agency for International ...
Trump Officials Are ‘Pretending’ a Judge Didn’t Bar His Anti-Diversity Orders
A judge blocked the Trump administration from forcing organizations to accept his anti-DEI contract terms. Trump officials haven’t let them know.
Johns Hopkins to Cut More Than 2,000 Workers Funded by Federal Aid
The university, a leader in scientific research, has been hard hit by the Trump administration’s cuts, which will slash at ...
Fired USDA employees reinstated by judge's order, but their future is uncertain
A U.S. district judge in California ordered six federal agencies, including the USDA, to reinstate probationary employees who ...
State Attorney General Files Suit Challenging Mass Firings at U.S. Department of Education
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has sued the Trump administration over the firing of nearly half of all workers at the ...
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In Remarks to Teachers Union, Pritzker Lashes Out at Trump’s Education Cuts
His remarks came just two days after the agency abruptly laid off 1,300 employees, or about half its workforce, including an estimated 50 workers in its Chicago regional office.