In a one-sentence memo, the Trump administration has rescinded the federal assistance spending freeze on January 29, 2025- nearly 24 hours from the previous guidance. A memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is calling for a freeze on federal assistance spending by 5 p.m. Tuesday, a move that could impact […]
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After Trump Bans DEI, Air Force pulls class with Tuskegee Airmen video
Update: On Sunday, the U.S. Air Force said it will resume instruction of trainees using a video about the first Black airmen in the U.S. military, known as the Tuskegee Airmen, which has passed a review to ensure compliance with President Donald Trump’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. The Air Force has temporarily […]
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U.S. Department of Education Dismisses Complaints on “Book Bans” and Ends Related Oversight
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced on Friday that it has dismissed 11 complaints about removing certain books from school libraries. The complaints alleged that local school districts created a hostile environment for students by eliminating materials deemed age-inappropriate, sexually explicit, or obscene. OCR also announced it has rescinded department […]
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Supreme Court to Hear Case on Nation’s First Taxpayer-Funded Religious Charter School
On Friday, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a proposal from two Catholic dioceses to establish the country’s first taxpayer-funded religious charter school. The case, originating in Oklahoma, has raised fundamental questions about the separation of church and state. The legal dispute centers on St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School, a collaborative initiative […]
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Trump’s Executive Orders Force Cancellation of HBCU Workforce Development Conference
President Donald J. Trump’s recent executive orders have led to the cancellation of the HBCUs and Registered Apprenticeship Mini-Conference in a move that has drawn widespread criticism. Originally scheduled for next week, the event was organized by the Rutgers Center for Minority Serving Institutions (CMSI) to highlight the voices and experiences of HBCU leaders and […]
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Department of Education Ends Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Education removed Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives from its workforce and public communication channels today. These actions follow President Trump’s recent executive orders and guidance from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) aimed at reorganizing federal agencies and addressing the use of DEI programs. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) laws […]
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Trump Appoints Acting Education Secretary Amid Transition, Awaiting Senate Confirmation of Linda McMahon
President Donald Trump has appointed Denise Carter to lead the Department of Education on an interim basis while the Senate considers his nominee, Linda McMahon, for the position of Secretary of Education. This move, policy experts say, is a typical step during the early days of a new administration. Carter, the former acting COO of […]
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Federal immigration authorities can raid churches and schools to arrest immigrants under new policy
Starting Tuesday, federal immigration authorities are permitted to target schools and churches in ICE raids. This follows President Donald Trump’s decision to revoke a directive that previously barred arrests in “sensitive” areas, as authorities seek to locate individuals residing in the United States without legal status. “This action empowers the brave men and women in […]