House Judiciary Chair Suggests Legislative Remedy Other Than Judges’ Impeachment

Rep. Jim Jordan said that hearings will be held on how to respond to orders issued by federal judges blocking the Trump administration in recent days. House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) said he is planning committee hearings on how to respond to federal judges’ decisions to block Trump administration directives, signaling there may be

Trump calls for judge’s impeachment, but it’s unlikely Congress could remove him

Washington — President Trump this week joined the growing chorus of calls to punish federal judges who rule against his administration. But impeachment and removal are unlikely under the current makeup of Congress. The recent calls to impeach federal judges increased earlier this week when Mr. Trump posted on social media that a U.S. district judge

Trump Signs Order to Dismantle Department of Education

The order says the education secretary shall facilitate the closure of the department. WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump on March 20 signed an executive order that facilitates the dismantling of the Department of Education. “We’re going to shut it down and shut it down as quickly as possible,” Trump said before signing the order. The order states

Department of Education to Keep Managing Pell Grants, Student Loans After Downsizing: White House

Trump is slated to sign an executive order on the department on March 20. The U.S. Department of Education will continue handling Pell grants, student loans, and other “critical functions” even as other parts of the agency are eliminated or shifted elsewhere, the White House said on March 20. “The Department of Education will be

USCC’s Hearing on the Competition With China in Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) holds a hearing titled “Crossroads of Competition: China in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands” at 9:30 a.m. ET on March 20. 9:30 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.: Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks 9:40 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.: Panel I: U.S.-China Strategic Competition in Southeast Asia a… Original News Source

REPLAY: USCC’s Hearing on the Competition With China in Southeast Asia and Pacific Islands

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission (USCC) holds a hearing titled “Crossroads of Competition: China in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands” at 9:30 a.m. ET on March 20. 9:30 a.m. to 9:40 a.m.: Co-Chairs’ Opening Remarks 9:40 a.m. to 11:10 a.m.: Panel I: U.S.-China Strategic Competition in Southeast Asia a… Original News Source