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Linda McMahon steps into the nomination ring as Trumps vow to kill Dept. of Ed casts shadow

Thursday, February 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Months after she was announced to be President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Education, Linda McMahon is on the hot seat in Capitol Hill Thursday as she faces senators over the future of the agency, which the president has... Read More.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed by Senate as Trumps health secretary

Thursday, February 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services was officially confirmed by the Senate on Thursday.The final vote was 52 to 48.Sen. Mitch McConnell, who overcame polio at a young age, was the sole Republican to... Read More.

FCC head seeks investigation of NBCUniversal over DEI efforts

Thursday, February 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The head of the Federal Communications Commission said he is seeking an investigation of NBCUniversal and its parent company Comcast over the firm's corporate diversity initiatives.In a post on X, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said he is concerned the companies "may... Read More.

Exclusive: Gabbard to meet with US allies in Munich on first trip as DNI

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- During her first full day as director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard will travel to Germany for the Munich Security Conference, where she will hold 30 bilateral meetings with counterparts, including key U.S. allies Great Britain, France, Australia, and Germany, Alexa Henning,... Read More.

Top public school teachers fear looming Department of Education changes

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Ahead of Linda McMahon's hearing to become the next secretary of the Department of Education, America's state teachers of the year for 2024 have said they worry the future of public education is under direct attack.De'Shawn C. Washington, the 2024 Massachusetts teacher... Read More.

Trump and allies ramp up attacks on judges, courts as agenda hits legal roadblocks

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As courts block parts of his agenda, President Donald Trump and his allies are ramping up criticism of judges and continuing to question judicial oversight of the executive branch.While he's said he would abide by their rulings -- but also appeal them... Read More.

Trump says he spoke with Putin about ending war in Ukraine

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending the war in Ukraine, which started three years ago when Putin’s forces launched a full-scale invasion."I just had a lengthy and highly productive phone call with President... Read More.

Senate confirms Gabbard as director of national intelligence

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate confirmed Tulsi Gabbard to serve as director of national intelligence by a vote of 52-48 on Wednesday.Former Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was the only Republican to break ranks and vote against Gabbard's nomination. All other Republicans voted for Gabbard and... Read More.

WESTERMAN, COLLEAGUES REINTRODUCE FOCUS ON LEARNING ACT

Wednesday, February 12 by Greg

Today, Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04), Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06), Rep. Kelly Morrison (MN-03), and Rep. Pete Stauber (MN-08) reintroduced the Focus on Learning Act, bipartisan legislation requiring the U.S. Surgeon General to complete a study that considers the effects of cell phone use among... Read More.

Musk staffer mistakenly given ability to edit Treasury Department payment system, legal filings say

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A 25-year-old associate of Elon Musk and former Treasury Department employee was "mistakenly" given the ability to make changes to a sensitive federal payment system, officials with the Bureau of the Fiscal Service disclosed in a series of court filings late Tuesday.Treasury... Read More.

Trans youth care ban vetoed by Kansas governor again

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(TOPEKA, Kan.) -- Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly has vetoed Senate Bill 63, which would have restricted gender-affirming care for transgender youth.“Right now, the legislature should be focused on ways to help Kansans cope with rising prices,” Kelly said in a statement emailed late Tuesday.... Read More.

What will dismantling the Education Department mean for your student loans?

Wednesday, February 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration is gearing up for major changes to the Department of Education, which, among its other functions, oversees a $1.6 trillion portfolio of student loans -- the third largest source of household debt in the U.S.Those loans belong to over... Read More.

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