The stock market, which has been on a high for two years, is now showing signs of slowing down. This shift is due to the unpredictable policies coming out of Washington. Investors are feeling uneasy because of the back-and-forth on tariffs and the recent layoffs of federal employees. This uncertaint
A federal judge recently made a big decision. He told the government to give their jobs back to thousands of workers who were fired. These workers were on probation and worked for different government agencies. The judge said the government didn't follow the rules when they fired these workers. This
The Trump administration is gearing up to use an old wartime law to speed up deportations. This law, called the Alien Enemies Act, was created way back in 1798. It gives the president a lot of power to target and remove undocumented immigrants. Legal experts are already raising eyebrows, predicting
The Trump administration is tightening migration rules. Canadians planning to stay in the US for more than 30 days will be required to register with US authorities and have their fingerprints taken. This new requirement is a stricter enforcement of an existing law. The law states that all foreign na
The political world was buzzing with a revelation. A former top aide of President Trump, Alina Habba, shared a glimpse into the "fake Oval Office" used by President Joe Biden. This wasn't the real Oval Office but a replica set up in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB). The stage was equi
Randi Weingarten, the head of the American Federation of Teachers, has been vocal about her opposition to the Trump administration's plan to shut down the federal Department of Education. She claims that this move would harm children's education. However, many people believe that her concerns are
The Department of Education in the United States is a big deal. It's a cabinet-level agency with a big job: making sure students get a good education and have equal access to it. The department focuses on things like financial aid, research, and making sure everyone has a fair shot at education. Th
The Education Department is making big changes. Half of its employees are being laid off. This move comes as the Trump administration has plans to close the department. However, an executive order to start this process has not been signed yet. The department has around 4, 500 employees, mak
The Education Department's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has been significantly impacted by recent layoffs. The layoffs have resulted in the closure of seven out of 12 regional offices and a loss of nearly half of its staff. This has left many concerned about the future of civil rights protections i
The U. S. Education Department is shaking things up big time. They're shutting down their Dallas office and letting go of all the employees there. This isn't the only office feeling the heat. San Francisco, New York, Boston, Chicago, and Cleveland are also on the chopping block. The department is lo
