The department has warned schools and colleges that they could lose federal funds over racial discrimination. The Department of Education is investigating more than 50 universities for racial discrimination in accordance with President Donald Trump’s executive order to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, which the administration considers as discriminatory against certain students based
Instead of directly responding to questions about potential spending cuts, Oz focused on improving health, patient care, and payment systems using technology. Dr. Mehmet Oz, the celebrity physician nominated to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, faced pointed questions from senators on both sides of the aisle during his nearly three-hour confirmation hearing.
The minority leader’s decision to reverse course prompted some Democrats to reconsider their position and drew criticism from those who refused to compromise. WASHINGTON—Democrats are divided over Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-N.Y.) decision to support advancing a Republican government funding package. On March 13, Schumer announced on the Senate floor that he would reluctantly
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration would respond aggressively to the ‘entirely unconstitutional’ injunction. The White House said on March 14 that the Trump administration would appeal the federal court rulings requiring reinstatement of probationary government workers who judges said were fired unlawfully at various agencies. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
The FCC chair says the initiative seeks to repeal outdated rules hindering investment, aligning with the Trump administration’s deregulation agenda. Brendan Carr, chair of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), has unveiled a sweeping regulatory rollback initiative that opens every single existing FCC rule, regulation, or guidance document to potential revision or outright elimination. Dubbed “In re:
The president says he would demand ‘full and complete accountability for the wrongs and abuses that occurred.’ President Donald Trump gave a wide-ranging speech at the Department of Justice on March 14, denouncing what he described as “weaponization” by the previous administration and vowing to beef up the nation’s law enforcement. “Our predecessors turned this
The two discussed the redevelopment of Penn Station, congestion pricing, tariffs, and energy policy, according to the governor’s office. President Donald Trump and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday held a productive discussion in the Oval Office on various topics, according to Hochul’s office. “Governor Hochul and President Trump covered a broad range of