Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze Could Hit New York Hard

Trump’s Federal Funding Freeze Could Hit New York Hard

By Samantha Maldonado, THE CITY  State Attorney General Letitia James and counterparts sue to ensure Medicaid and other dollars continue to flow. An order from President Donald Trump’s budget office to freeze grant funding to states has already sown confusion and spurred pushback in New York. The state’s Attorney General, Letitia James, and five other […]

The Future of Education Under Trump: Navigating Uncertainty and Change

The Future of Education Under Trump: Navigating Uncertainty and Change

By Linda Nwoke | Editorial credit: Rena Schild / shutterstock.com  As the year 2025 approaches, many Americans are filled with mixed feelings, including excitement and anxiety. By January 20, President-Elect Donald Trump will be sworn into office for a second term. Yet, there are concerns, especially regarding the proposed drastic reduction of the Department of […]

What Would it Mean if President-elect Trump Dismantled the US Department of Education?

What Would it Mean if President-elect Trump Dismantled the US Department of Education?

By Kevin Welner,THECONVERSATION | Editorial credit: Tada Images / shutterstock.com  In her role as former chief executive of World Wrestling Entertainment, Linda McMahon oversaw an enterprise that popularized the “takedown” for millions of wrestling fans. But as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, the Trump loyalist may be tasked with taking down the very department Trump has […]