The Latest Breaking News from the Department of Education

The Department of Education Is in Limbo. Let's Kill It.

Congress should now turn its attention to abolishing the unnecessary federal education bureaucracy.

Reason · Jul 7, 2025

The Trump administration has begun garnishing wages of student loan borrowers in default. These are the benefits businesses can offer employees to help with their debt

“Business leaders can't ignore this financial pressure anymore.”

Fortune · Jul 5, 2025

16 Attorneys Generals are taking Donald Trump to court over his billion-dollar theft from America’s most fragile citizens

You can't just get rid of what Congress said yes to.

We Got This Covered · Jul 2, 2025

Professor sues University of California for suspension over comments about Israel’s war in Gaza

Rupa Marya, a doctor and professor at the university’s San Francisco campus, says her free speech rights were violated

The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2025

4 creative ways to engage children in STEM over the summer: Tips to foster curiosity and problem-solving at home

The Trump administration is reshaping the pursuit of science through federal cuts to research grants and the Department of Education. This will have real consequences for students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM learning.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2025

Black women "target" of Trump DEI purge

The president’s attack on diversity efforts has derailed the government careers of highly educated civil servants

Salon · Jun 5, 2025

Education Secretary Linda McMahon struggles with basic math when trying to add up proposed budget cuts

Secretary of Education nodded along as senator mistakenly said $1.58 million over 10 years was ‘over a trillion’

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

TRIO cuts emerge as Education budget sticking point - Roll Call

Senators from both parties challenged Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Tuesday about proposed cuts to college student aid programs.

Roll Call · Jun 3, 2025

Judge blocks Trump’s efforts to shutter Education Department - Roll Call

Ruling halts president’s executive order to wind down the department, with the administration pledging to appeal.

Roll Call · May 22, 2025

Judge stops the dismantling of the Department of Education and orders rehiring of fired workers

President signed an executive order to ‘eliminate’ the department without congressional approval

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025