Trump admin can’t deport Georgetown scholar accused of spreading Hamas propaganda until court rules: judge

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt the planned deportation of a Georgetown University scholar arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Monday over allegations he spread Hamas propaganda online. Judge Patricia Giles ordered that Badar Khan Suri, an Indian citizen, “shall not be removed from the United States unless and … Read more

Trump signs executive order to dismantle Education Department

President Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at dismantling the Department of Education, arguing that shifting money back to the states will improve student test scores. However, fully closing the department requires an act of Congress. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports.

Trans activist accused of witnessing sexual misconduct of minors leads chaplain prayer in Maine legislature

Maine Democrats, who censured a Republican lawmaker last month over an online comment about a transgender student in sports, reportedly selected transgender activist Quinn Gormley — who was accused of witnessing sexual misconduct with minors in 2023 and now claims to be a seminarian — to lead the state House of Representatives in prayer Thursday … Read more

What is the US Department of Education and what does it do?

Donald Trump signed an executive order to undo the federal department on Thursday Donald Trump has taken the overwhelming step of undoing the Department of Education on Thursday by signing an executive order to dismantle the agency in charge of the country’s national education policy. With the stroke of a pen, Trump fulfills a campaign … Read more

‘Educators will be fired’: Republicans cheer Trump order dismantling Education Department as Dems seethe

Republicans applauded President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education on Thursday, while Democrats blasted the administration for “betraying our kids.” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said in a statement, “Attempting to dismantle the Department of Education is one of the most destructive and devastating steps Donald Trump has ever taken. … Read more