Trump's plan to dismantle Education Department could hurt 90% of American students, experts warn
Tuesday, 15 April 2025 () Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, writes in Fox News that President Trump's plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education would severely hurt 90% of public school students, particularly low-income and special needs children. The cuts would reduce vital federal funding, hurting educational equity and increasing reliance on private school vouchers. Weingarten warns that this move would exacerbate inequality and put vulnerable students at risk, undermining decades of progress.
The White House has issued a clarification on the controversial 245% tariff against China, detailing which goods will face the highest import taxes. This unprecedented wave of tariffs—ranging from 145% to 245%—includes legacy measures from Trump’s first term, as well as Biden-era expansions and...
Hamas has declared it is ready to release all hostages—but only under a full ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, rejecting any partial or temporary truce. The group blasted Israeli Prime..
Harvard University faces major backlash from the Trump administration over its handling of foreign students and campus protests. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem warns that Harvard could lose the ability to..
Hamas now claims it has lost contact with the personnel guarding Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, captured on October 7. According to Al Qassam Brigades spokesman Abu Obeida, an Israeli..