Education Department paves way for its own destruction
The Department of Education paved the way for its own destruction after firing half its workforce on Tuesday, and President Trump's allies have become keen to hit more while the agency's advocates prepare for legal action. The director said the layoffs that took place about a week after Education Secretary Linda McMahon was confirmed were […]
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Trump wanting states to run education: “I’ll take it”
Hawaii Gov. Josh Green, d., said Wednesday that when plans arise to put President Trump's education policies into the state's hands, he would “take it” and “use it well” the money that flows into the governor's office. “I'll take it. You know, I spent time with the president a few weeks ago with all the […]
‘I’ll Take’ Trump Sending Education to States as Long as We Don’t Lose Funds
On News Nation's “The Hill” aired on Wednesday, Hawaii Gov. Josh Green (D) responded to the Trump administration's push to hand over education, saying “I'll take it” unless the state loses money. He also said among Democrats, “There's a lot of concern that it's changing so fast that no one wants to see them lose […]
Education Department terminates 1,300 workers as Trump admin takes ‘first step’ toward shutdown
The Ministry of Education has now finished 1,300 workers On Tuesday, the Trump administration advanced plans to completely dismantle the department. During an interview with Fox NewsEducation Secretary Linda McMahon said that the layoffs were “First Step“Towards the closing of the agency. '[Trump’s] The instruction to me is clearly to close the Ministry of Education. […]
Pennsylvania Department Of Education, Democrat Lawmaker Oppose Christian School Group Upholding Biological Sex
The Pennsylvania Department of Education voted Wednesday to allow Christian education organizations that support the biblical worldview on human sexuality to become nationally recognized teacher accreditation bodies at a special committee meeting. Christian School International Association (ACSI), Christian organizations that provide accreditation to private Christian schools across the country are applicable to become Pennsylvania. 4th […]
Trump administration briefing: education department to be halved as Trump walks back Canada tariffs | Trump administration
The U.S. Department of Education is planning to fire almost half of its workforce, the department announced. The 1,300-person layoffs were announced by the department on Tuesday, and described by Education Secretary Linda McMahon as “an important step in restoring the greatness of the US education system.” In a post on X, McMahon stated: [reduction […]
Education Secretary McMahon praises agency for eliminating ‘bureaucratic bloat’
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said her agency took the first step Tuesday to eliminate “bureaucratic bloat” and bring more power to America during an interview on Tuesday on “Ingraham Angle.” The Ministry of Education announced it Cut almost half Of the workforce when President Donald Trump moved to remove the agency. The affected department staff […]
GOP Rep. Mark Harris says Trump has done 'tremendous job' making case against Education Department
Rep. Mark Harris, RN.C., said Tuesday that President Trump successfully sued the Department of Education during his 2024 campaign, leading more Republicans to support efforts to significantly reduce the workforce. In an interview with NewsNation's “The Hill,” Anchor Blake Berman asked Harris what changed among GOP lawmakers, noting that 60 House Republicans voted against the […]
Department of Education to Slash Half its Workforce
The Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it would cut the workforce in half to streamline the sector and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy. More than 1,300 federal employees received emails on the 6pm ET, according to senior department officials. The cuts were $25,000 for those resigned by last Monday after 259 workers signed up for […]
Department of Education lays off nearly half of workforce
The Department of Education announced Tuesday that it had fired almost half of its workforce. This has been the latest move by the Trump administration to reduce the federal government, which could face rapid legal challenges. A senior department official said 1,315 staff members have been let go and will receive notifications on Tuesday. The […]