The Education Department, established in 1980, has been a target for some Republicans since its inception. Just two months after it opened, Republicans pushed for its closure. Fast forward to today, and the push to shut it down is still alive. The current president has been vocal about his desire t
Taxpayers might be surprised to learn that a big chunk of the money given to universities for medical research doesn't actually go to finding cures. Instead, it covers what are called "indirect costs. " These costs are so vague that they can pay for things like professor salaries, office parties, an
The Department of Education is a big deal for students in the U. S. It's the federal agency that makes sure kids from kindergarten to high school get a good education. It also helps out with special education programs and tries to make schools better. Plus, it gives out Pell Grants and federal stude
The former head of a federal watchdog agency has decided to stop fighting a legal battle to keep his job, according to a statement released on Thursday. This decision comes after a federal appeals court in Washington sided with the Trump administration, allowing the removal of the head of the Office
The White House is gearing up for a significant shift in education policy. President Trump is considering an executive order that would start the process of dismantling the Department of Education. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce the size of the federal government. The order
The U. S. and Ukraine had a rough patch recently. It all started when President Trump decided to pause military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. This happened after a heated meeting between Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The U. S. leaders were
The Supreme Court recently made a big decision. It said that the president can't just ignore laws made by Congress. This is a reminder that our government has three parts: the president, Congress, and the courts. They all have different jobs and powers. The president tried to stop foreign aid. He s
Imagine this: The U. S. has suddenly stopped sharing crucial intelligence with Ukraine. This means Ukraine can't get the vital information it needs to defend itself against Russian attacks. But why did this happen? Well, it's all part of a bigger picture. The U. S. has paused its intelligen
A federal judge recently stepped in to pause significant cuts to medical research funding. These cuts, proposed by the administration, aimed to slash hundreds of millions from research groups. The money in question covers a wide range of expenses, from clinical trials to basic lab research. This mov
In a surprising turn of events, a federal judge in Rhode Island has stepped in to prevent the Trump administration from halting billions of dollars in federal funding. This decision comes after a group of Democratic states filed a lawsuit against the administration's plan to pause federal spending.
