The lawsuit accuses the agency of violating the First Amendment rights of students by restricting lessons and library books related to race, gender and sexuality.
After cutting nearly half its staff and hundreds of millions of dollars from its coffers, the Trump administration delivered a death blow to the agency that students and families rely on.
It’s unclear how the WWE co-founder will approach gun violence. During her confirmation hearing, no senator on either side of the aisle asked her about mass shootings.
Experts have said that President Donald Trump cannot close the department without approval from Congress, but Education Secretary Linda McMahon confirmed Tuesday that the firings are a “first step” toward its dismantling.
From caregivers to business owners, military spouses and LGBTQ+ families, The 19th asked Americans to share their concerns and the impact of Trump’s actions on their lives and communities.
The Senate confirmed the nomination of the WWE co-founder, who has scant experience in schools, by a vote of 51-45.
In 2020, Aurora James launched “The Fifteen Percent Pledge,” a commitment to reserve 15 percent of shelf space for Black businesses. Nearly 30 major retailers are still on board.
“Hillbilly Elegy” contains profanity, references to LGBTQ+ people and passages celebrating diversity — features that may conflict with Trump administration executive orders.
Trump’s pick to lead DOE faced questions about whether she agrees with the president’s plan to close the department and enact Project 2025’s vision for schools.
The president can’t eliminate a federal agency with an executive order lawfully. But he can undermine its functions and redistribute duties.