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DOE to layoff half of workforce

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said her end goal is to completely shutter the department

Salon

Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down

The Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 of its more than 4,000 employees as part of a reorganization that’s seen as a prelude to President Donald Trump’s plan to shut down the agency

The Independent UK

Dozens of colleges in Trump administration’s crosshairs for ‘anti-semitism’ after Trump administration yanks $400m from Columbia

Department of Education warned colleges and universities across the country of the financial repercussions of what they characterize as failing to protect Jewish students

The Independent UK

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Linda McMahon tries to walk back shutting down education department

‘This is not a turn off the lights and walk out of the department,’ the newly confirmed education secretary says

The Independent UK

Trump Administration Cancels $400 Million In Grants Allocated To Columbia University

The review and subsequent cancellation of funding have raised questions about the administration's approach to university funding.

International Business Times

Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s tariffs: ‘Can you believe we’re shaking down Canada?’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s game of chicken with tariffs on Canada and Mexico and more Doge-induced chaos

The Guardian - US

What Does The Department Of Education Do And Why Does Trump Want To Abolish It? What You Need To Know

Trump has tasked Linda McMahon with shutting down the Education Department, a move that would require congressional approval.

International Business Times UK

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Trump sends mixed signals over the fate of the Department of Education

Democrats have denounced Trump’s proposal to close the department as placing added burdens on rural states and students.

Al Jazeera

Trump is preparing an executive order to dismantle Education Department

Drafted executive order instructs Linda McMahon to ‘take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Education Department’

The Independent UK

What will happen to student loans if the Department of Education is closed down?

Trump has begun the process of dismantling the Department of Education, which manages a $1.7 trillion student loan portfolio

The Independent UK

US reportedly plans to revoke foreign students’ visas over pro-Palestinian social media posts flagged by AI – as it happened

State department is using AI to review tens of thousands of accounts, reports say

The Guardian - US

Linda McMahon wastes no time using Day 1 to announce ‘overhaul’ of Department of Education

Trump has repeatedly said he wants McMahon to ‘put herself out of a job’ and shut down the department

The Independent UK

US Department of Education workers decry ‘final mission’ email as power grab

Education secretary Linda McMahon’s plan to eliminate department will hurt disadvantaged children, staff say

The Guardian - US

Senate Confirms Linda Mcmahon To Lead Education Department

Linda McMahon confirmed as head of Education Department, expected to bring innovation and accountability to U.S. education policies.

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The Guardian - US

Trump commerce chief says he will meet Canada and China halfway on trade tariffs – as it happened

Top Trump adviser says president will defend his trade war while Howard Lutnick, his commerce secretary, says he will find middle ground

The Guardian - US

Trump administration briefing: Vance defends US position on Ukraine; tariffs hit Canada, Mexico and China

China and Canada retaliate after tariffs come into effect – key US politics stories from Monday at a glance

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Senate Confirms Linda Mcmahon As Secretary Of Education

Former WWE CEO Linda McMahon confirmed as Secretary of Education, expected to bring business perspective to improve education system.

Roll Call

Senate confirms McMahon as Education secretary in party-line vote - Roll Call

The Senate voted, 51-45, on Monday to confirm Linda McMahon as President Donald Trump's Education secretary.

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Trump's Allies Criticize Zelenskyy Amid European Summit

Trump's aides criticize Zelenskyy, European leaders offer support for Ukraine. Cuts impact government spending.

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Senate To Vote On Linda Mcmahon As Education Chief

Senate set to vote on confirming Linda McMahon as Education Chief amidst concerns and support for her unconventional background and proposed changes.

Roll Call

Trump's speech, spending talks to dominate this week in Congress - Roll Call

President Donald Trump's Tuesday address to a joint session of Congress headlines another busy week at the Capitol.

Roll Call

Linda McMahon's nomination to be Education secretary clears Senate hurdle - Roll Call

Education Secretary nominee Linda McMahon is one step nearer to confirmation after the Senate cleared a procedural hurdle Thursday.

The Independent UK

Kids' disability rights cases stalled as Trump began to overhaul Education Department

As President Donald Trump reshaped the Education Department, parents say investigations and mediations into kids' disability rights cases ground to a halt

The Conversation

Moves to undermine public education in the U.S. should concern Canadians

United States President Donald Trump has made a series of high-profile threats against Canada and other countries since his second term began a month ago — but his proposed educational reforms also require serious attention.

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Senate Committee Advances Linda Mcmahon's Education Secretary Nomination

Senate committee advances Linda McMahon's nomination for Education Secretary amid debates on department's future and federal funding for key programs.

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