The U.S. Department of Education has initiated significant staff reductions, aligning with President Donald Trump's objective to streamline federal operations.
The U.S. State Department has initiated an AI-driven program, termed "Catch and Revoke," to identify and revoke visas of foreign students exhibiting support for Hamas
The teachers union American Federation of Teachers and the American Sociological Association filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education over its policy that withholds federal funds from schools with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
President Donald Trump has officially endorsed entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in the upcoming 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race. In a Truth Social post, Trump praised Ramaswamy as "Young, Strong, and Smart," highlighting his commitment to conservative values and America-first policies. Trump also noted that he "competed against him" in the 2024 Republican primaries and now fully supports his run for governor.
The Trump administration has placed Peggy Carr, Commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), on administrative leave following the release of the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) report. The report revealed a significant decline in student performance, with eighth-grade reading and math scores dropping to their lowest levels in over two decades. Fourth-grade reading scores also hit a 20-year low, raising concerns about the state of public education in the U.S. Carr, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden in September 2021, will remain on leave pending a review of her tenure.
A Washington state school district is standing by its race-based hiring and staffing policies despite the Trump administration’s warning that such practices could lead to a loss of federal funding. The district's affirmative action plan prioritizes the retention of "staff of color" in cases of staff reductions and incorporates diversity-based hiring goals, raising concerns about potential violations of federal anti-discrimination laws.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp recently condemned universities for indoctrinating students with anti-Western ideology. Speaking in a CNBC interview about his new book, Karp asserted that many higher education institutions teach students to devalue the West, fostering societal and institutional decline. He warned that this ideological conditioning weakens national security, governance, and economic stability.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has sharply criticized Europe's aggressive pursuit of net-zero carbon emissions, calling the policy a "sinister goal" that imposes high economic costs while failing to deliver tangible environmental benefits. Speaking at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship conference in London, Wright singled out the United Kingdom’s decarbonization strategy, arguing that its approach has harmed economic growth, raised energy costs, and driven key industries overseas.
