A new order aims to identify any state laws, regulations, policies, or practices that may be unenforceable. President Donald Trump, among a flurry of energy-related executive orders on April 8, has instructed the Department of Justice to review state energy rules and regulations so it can challenge any that may be overreaching. U.S. Attorney General
Melanie Krause had been acting commissioner for about a month. The acting commissioner of the IRS is departing the agency, officials said hours after it reached an agreement with Homeland Security officials to share data on illegal immigrants. Acting Commissioner Melanie Krause will no longer be with the IRS, a spokesperson for the Treasury Department,
Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said that one of the university’s programs ‘fosters fears’ by focusing on alarming climate scenarios. The Commerce Department said on Tuesday that it will cut nearly $4 million in funding to Princeton University’s climate programs it deems are “no longer in keeping” with the Trump administration’s priorities. Secretary of Commerce
Several Republicans remain hesitant to give their blessing to the blueprint that has already passed the Senate. President Donald Trump urged Republicans to back the Senate’s budget proposal amid signs of opposition to the resolution in the lower chamber. “Close your eyes and get there. It’s a phenomenal bill. Stop grandstanding,” Trump said on April 8.
A new report says colleges and universities do not provide enough math instruction to aspiring teachers. Dismal math scores on the latest national standardized tests have prompted several state legislatures to propose updated teacher training requirements and better numeracy instruction. Sixty-seven bills related to math in public schools have been introduced so far this year,
Cornyn’s campaign quickly responded to Paxton’s Senate bid. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on Tuesday that he will run for the U.S. Senate in the 2026 primary to challenge fellow Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who is currently serving his fourth term. “It’s official. I’m running for U.S. Senate to fight for President Trump’s agenda
‘It was a mistake for China to retaliate’ with more tariffs, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said. President Donald Trump’s 104 percent tariffs on China and higher reciprocal levies on dozens of other nations went into effect at 12:01 a.m. The White House confirmed that the president would follow through on his threat to