How Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Will Be Remembered
DeVos has been a loyal lieutenant to President Trump, a hero to school choice advocates and a villain to defrauded student loan borrowers.
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Whitmer: 'Not Going To Be Bullied' Over Michigan Coronavirus Restrictions
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a "three-week pause" to curb coronavirus cases in the state. A Trump administration official encouraged residents to "rise up" against the restrictions.
Sanctuary Immigrants Take Refuge In Texas Church, Watch Election Closely
President Trump's immigration policies are on the line and many are hoping Joe Biden will follow through on pledges to help immigrants and asylum-seekers if he wins the election.
Medicaid's Future Hinges On Who Wins The White House
The Trump administration has given states ways to restrict spending on the government insurance program for low-income Americans. A Biden administration would expand Medicaid coverage.
Agencies, Contractors Suspend Diversity Training To Avoid Violating Trump Order
President Trump's recent executive order banning some diversity training has had a widespread effect as government agencies, contractors and universities scramble to figure out how to comply.
Why Diversity Training Has Been Suspended At USAID
The suspension followed an executive order from the Trump administration that called such workplace programs "divisive," "anti-American," racist against white people and sexist against men.
3 Cities Designated As 'Anarchist' Filing Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
After months of street protests, President Trump described New York City, Portland and Seattle as lawless places and threatened to withhold federal aid. City officials say the law is on their side.
Government Scientist Tops Up Whistle-Blower Complaint and Quits NIH
Government scientist Rick Bright resigns from NIH claiming political goals are getting in the way of science. Bright was ousted from a different department at HHS earlier this year.
Trump To Appeal Removal Of 'Polarizing' Public Lands Chief
The White House says it will appeal a federal court ruling ousting William Perry Pendley, who led the Bureau of Land Management for more than 400 days without Senate confirmation.
Longtime Climate Science Denier Hired At NOAA
David Legates, a professor whose research has been supported by fossil fuel companies, has been hired for a top position at the federal agency that oversees weather and climate forecasting.