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Did Trump Just Abolish the Department of Education?

While he can't get rid of the department outright, a new executive order attempts the next best thing.

Reason · Mar 21, 2025

AOC wants to "throw these bums out"

Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders addressed thousands at their "Fighting Oligarchy" tour stops in Nevada and Arizona

Salon · Mar 21, 2025

Ilhan Omar Says Democrats Need 'Come to Jesus Moment' As Support For Party Leadership Wanes

Rep. Ilhan Omar has called for a "come to Jesus moment" within the Democratic Party as tensions rise over Senate Democrats' handling of key legislation.

Latin Times · Mar 21, 2025

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s anti-woke onslaught: ‘It’s hard to wrap your head around’

Late-night hosts discuss the dismantling of the Department of Education and the Pentagon’s sloppy anti-DEI efforts

The Guardian - US · Mar 21, 2025

Some Questions About An Autodidactic Autopen

In the abstract, the use of an autopen is not problematic. But in practice, there may be serious problems. Consider… The post Some Questions About An Autodidactic Autopen appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Mar 21, 2025

‘We’re Not Just Some Bureaucrats’: DOE Employees on How Their Work Helps Texas Students

Department of Education workers and union leaders in Texas say kids will pay the price for Trump’s decision to “break this system.”

Texas Observer · Mar 21, 2025

Musk PAC Again Offers Cash To People To Support An Initiative, This Time To Oppose 'Activist Judges'

Elon Musk's PAC is offering voters in Wisconsin $100 to sign a petition to oppose "activist judges" who have been blocking decisions by the Trump administration

Latin Times · Mar 21, 2025

Trump’s firings of military leaders pose a crucial question to service members of all ranks

President Donald Trump gave no specific reason for firing Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff less than halfway through Brown’s four-year term in office.

The Conversation · Mar 21, 2025

Sanders and AOC tell packed arena Trump is ‘screwing over’ working class

Progressive political stars say president and billionaire Elon Musk are turning US into oligarchy at rally in Arizona

The Guardian - US · Mar 21, 2025

Why is Trump dismantling the Department of Education – and what’s next?

The process of gutting the department will require approval from Congress, which might be hard to secure.

Al Jazeera · Mar 21, 2025