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Arizona Senator Urges Federal Action Against University DEI Programs

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen is calling on Education Secretary Linda McMahon to address what he considers a crisis of discriminatory DEI initiatives in Arizona universities, citing examples of required trainings and courses promoting divisive ideologies, and requesting a meeting to discu...

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Bill Seeks to Defund Colleges Hiring Undocumented Immigrants

The College Employment Accountability Act, sponsored by Sen. Jim Banks, would cut off federal funding to colleges and universities that hire undocumented immigrants, requiring E-Verify participation and amending the 1986 Immigration and Nationality Act to enforce compliance.

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Trump's Executive Order Shifts Disaster Responsibility to States

President Trump signed an executive order shifting disaster response responsibility to state and local governments, potentially reducing federal funding and resources; experts warn this could hinder disaster preparedness and response, especially for smaller states, and lead to inconsistent infrastru...

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Trump Orders Dismantling of Education Department

President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, though complete closure requires Congressional approval; the department will retain some key functions, including Title I funding and Pell grants.

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Canada Commits $2.5 Billion to Toronto Rental Housing

The Canadian federal government is providing over $2.5 billion in low-cost loans for seven rental housing projects in Toronto, creating 4,831 units (1,075 below-market), plus $25.8 million for homelessness programs, ahead of a potential election.

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US Universities Freeze Hiring Amidst Trump Administration Funding Cuts

Facing financial uncertainty from threatened federal funding cuts, over a dozen US universities, including Harvard and Columbia, have announced hiring freezes, impacting faculty, staff, and research projects, potentially slowing job growth.

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Supreme Court to Decide on Freezing of Teacher Shortage Grants Amidst DEI Dispute

The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to freeze millions in grants to states for teacher shortages, alleging misuse of funds on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; eight states sued after the administration attempted to terminate 104 of 109 grants, and a federal judge issued a t...

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Trump Announces Plan to Dismantle US Department of Education

President Trump announced plans to significantly downsize the US Department of Education, shifting its responsibilities to states, sparking protests from teachers and students worried about funding cuts; the move follows long-standing Republican criticism of the department, but faces legal challenge...

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Columbia University Implements New Policies After $400 Million Funding Cut

Facing a $400 million federal funding cut due to campus protests, Columbia University announced new protest restrictions, disciplinary procedures, and a Middle East curriculum review, hiring 36 new campus police officers with powers to arrest protesters, banning face coverings during protests, and e...

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Trump to Dismantle Department of Education, Returning Control to States

President Trump will sign an executive order Thursday to dismantle the Department of Education, returning control to states, despite 63% of Americans opposing the move and concerns over the impact on vulnerable students, after already laying off 1900+ employees, leaving roughly half the staff.

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US University Hiring Freezes Amidst Federal Funding Uncertainty

Due to the Trump administration's shifting federal policies, over a dozen US universities, including Harvard, Notre Dame, and the University of Washington, have implemented hiring freezes, impacting faculty, staff, and potentially research funding, with broader economic and global implications.

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House Passes Short-Term Government Funding Bill Amidst Party Divisions

The Republican-controlled House passed a short-term government funding bill, increasing defense spending by $6 billion, decreasing non-defense by $13 billion, and including funds for ICE, wildfire fighting, and nutrition programs, while Democrats criticize it for lacking spending guidelines.

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