The Trump administration on Tuesday slashed staff at the Department of Education – firing roughly 1,300 employees – as part of its long-planned effort to eliminate the agency entirely. The move leaves the department with 2,183 employees, down from more than 4,000 at the beginning of the year. The cuts also follow recent leaks that President Donald Trump was planning […] … learn more→

In a piece of pure political theater, Donald Trump began his second presidency by signing a series of executive orders before an enthusiastic crowd of 20,000 in Washington, ushering in what he dubbed “America’s golden age” in his inaugural address. The orders immediately reversed much of the Biden administration’s policy. But there are limits to […] … learn more→