Hegseth is quickly sworn in as defense secretary after dramatic Senate vote
Pete Hegseth has been sworn as the secretary of defense, taking the oath from Vice President JD Vance less than 12 hours ...
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Here Are Trump’s First-Week Actions That Could Affect Schools
There's been a lot to keep track of during Trump's first week back in the White House. Here's how it all could affect schools ...
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After senior appointees announced, U.S. Department of Ed acts to ‘eliminate DEI’
Three former ed secretaries urge leaders and advocates to confront the challenges and see the opportunites in the ...
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Trump Announces New Group of Ed Department Appointees
The Trump administration named 10 new Education Department appointees Thursday, four of whom have previously worked with the America First Policy Institute, a pro-Trump think tank formed in 2021 as ...
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MacDill Air Force Base school lands DOD grant to rebuild, expand
The Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded an $86 million grant to the Tinker Pre-K through grade 8 school that serves children of military service members stationed at MacDill Air Force Base in ...
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Outgoing DOD family official: ‘Don’t forget who you’re working for’
Patricia Barron connected with – and listened to – military spouses during her four years as head of DOD family policy.
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Education Department Stacked With Staff from Linda McMahon’s Think Tank
Linda McMahon isn’t in charge of the U.S. Department of Education yet, but if the Senate confirms her, she’ll be among friends. At least four former staff members from the America First Policy ...
JD Vance's first big VP moment on the horizon with possible cabinet tiebreaker vote
JD Vance's first big moment as vice president sits on the horizon as the Senate prepares to confirm Pete Hegseth and John ...
Trump’s deportation plan begins to take shape as immigrant communities face ‘fear and uncertainty.’ Here’s what we know
President Trump has vowed to clamp down on immigration and undo Biden-era policies that he said were too permissive and ...
Rob Bonta finds his calling
FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: STARS ON THE LEFT — Two California lawmakers have been named to prominent roles with the Congressional ...
Penny Schwinn helped improve Tennessee education and can do the same nationwide | Opinion
Penny Schwinn served as Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee's commissioner of education. President Trump nominated her to be U.S. deputy ...
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Confirmation process for Linda McMahon for secretary of education
President-elect Donald Trump (R) announced former Small Business Administration Administrator Linda McMahon as his nominee for secretary of education on November 19, 2024. This presidential ...