Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) was slammed on social media Tuesday afternoon over her explanation of why she mocked Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who has been Read More
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Staffing reductions at Education Department haven’t hit FAFSA office amid Trump cuts, agency says
Orders to reduce the staff at the Department of Education haven’t impacted the office that handles FAFSA or student loan services, according to the agency.
Columbia U Prez Gets Flak From Faculty For Not Fighting Harder Against Trump
Recalcitrant faculty at Columbia University who are concerned about “academic freedom” are reportedly criticizing Columbia University interim President Katrina Armstrong for not fighting harder against Read More
Columbia must ‘comply’ to regain $400M, education secretary says — after university watered down anti-Israel crackdown
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said that Columbia is not fast-tracked to regain the funding as the administration ensures it keeps its word.
Schumer warns any GOP bid to shutter the Department of Education will be DOA in Senate
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer vows that if Republicans seek to push a bill through the Senate to shutter the Department of Education, “It will be dead on arrival.”
Texas lawmakers consider measure prohibiting SNAP benefits from being used to purchase junk food
A bill in the Texas legislature would prohibit purchasing junk food, including soda, energy drinks, candy, chips and cookies, with SNAP benefits.
Chuck Schumer facing ‘uphill fight’ amid leadership doubts: ‘Matter of when, not if’
Chuck Schumer’s future as Democrat leader in the Senate is anything but certain after a crucial vote that led to backlash on the ground.
Trump charges ahead with agenda in week 10 as judges try to block his executive orders
Donald Trump goes into the tenth week of his second term with an ambitious agenda but he’s being slowed by judicial maneuvers to block his initiatives.
Stacey Abrams-founded nonprofit faces crackdown threat from House GOP’s top tax writer
A top House Republican chairman wants the IRS to revoke the tax-exempt status from a group founded by Stacey Abrams.
Hollywood takes shots at Trump while celebrating Conan O’Brien amid Kennedy Center shake-up
The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor event at the Kennedy Center comes after President Donald Trump removed the Kennedy Center’s leadership in February.