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Big Changes Ahead: Who Will Protect Students' Rights Now?

June 17, 2026

The government just moved two big jobs from the Education Department to other agencies. Special education and civil rights in schools now have new bosses. The Justice Department will watch over civil rights, while Health and Human Services takes charge of special education. The Education Department

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Plans to Move Special Education Oversight to Health Department Raised Concerns

June 17, 2026

The government recently announced plans to shift special education programs from the Education Department to the Health and Human Services Department. Another key change involves moving civil rights enforcement for students from the Education Department to the Justice Department. These moves are par

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Pardon records under Trump spark political debate

June 16, 2026

Two lawmakers are digging into how pardons were handled during the last administration. They want to see if big donors or political favors played a role in who got clemency. The request covers 17 specific cases, including one businessman convicted of fraud in an electric vehicle scam that never got

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The Fight Over a Famous Cultural Name

June 13, 2026

It turns out that giving a major building a new name is not just about signing a paper. It’s actually a big legal deal. Think of famous institutions like the Kennedy Center; their names are set by Congress, which means they are protected by federal rules. Only Congress can make those huge changes.

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Parks Must Keep History Lessons, Judge Says

June 13, 2026

A federal judge in Boston recently told the government they have to put back signs and displays about tough topics like slavery and climate change in national parks. These signs were removed because officials said they didn’t match the government’s view of history. The judge said taking them down wa

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A housing boss takes over a top spy job – what does that mean?

June 9, 2026

Bill Pulte’s jump from running America’s mortgage rules to leading its spy world caught many by surprise. Before politics, he was better known as the heir to a big homebuilding fortune and for handing out cash online to followers. His new role puts him in charge of agencies that handle secrets from

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Will House Democrats push for Trump investigations if they win control?

June 8, 2026

If Democrats take over the House, they plan to dig into actions taken by Trump’s administration. This isn’t just about pointing fingers—it’s about following through on oversight duties Congress has avoided for over a year. Rep. Jared Huffman says investigations won’t wait, even if Trump leaves offic

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Why labels matter when talking about migration

June 7, 2026

An old word has suddenly become controversial. For over two hundred years, US laws used “alien” to describe people who are not citizens. That term appeared long before the country’s independence, in a law from 1790, and stayed in official use since 1798. The word simply filled a gap—there was no bet

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Red Tape for Research: Who Really Controls Science Funding?

June 5, 2026

The Trump administration has proposed a new rule that could change how science funding works in the U. S. Instead of letting experts decide where research money goes, political leaders might step in. This could reshape who gets funding and why. Right now, science funding often follows peer-reviewed

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Europe and Canada Urged to Step Up Military Support for NATO

June 4, 2026

Across Europe and Canada, leaders are facing new pressure to boost their military contributions to NATO. This push comes as the United States signals it will reduce its forces in Europe, shifting more responsibility to its allies. The call for action was made by a top U. S. general who oversees NATO