Key Points: Almost all 60 employees of a federal college-preparation program for low-income students were permanently laid off. The layoffs target TRIO programs long defended by Republican senators. Critics warn the move threatens oversight of taxpayer-funded...
Key Points: Roughly 466 employees in the U.S. Department of Education was cut during reduction-in-force actions, devastating the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP). Reports indicate that only two top staffers remain at OSEP, and just a single employee...
Key Points: Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning “ultraprocessed foods of concern” from public school breakfasts and lunches. The state’s Department of Public Health must define which foods qualify by mid-2028. Schools must begin phasing them out by July...
Key Points: The U.S. Supreme Court declined Google’s request to pause an order requiring major changes to its Play Store operations. The ruling stems from Epic Games’ antitrust lawsuit accusing Google of monopolizing app distribution and payments. Developers will soon...
Key Points: A woman was killed and a man injured in two separate shootings at South Carolina State University (SCSU) during homecoming celebrations. Authorities have charged an 18-year-old in connection with one incident, though investigations continue. The...
