USDA freezes $30 million in funding to University of Maine after Trump governor clash

Governor Janet Mills and President Donald Trump face off at the National Governors Association meeting, sparking a funding freeze for Maine’s university system. (Getty Images) The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has temporarily frozen $30 million in federal funding to the University of Maine system. The freeze, announced on March 10, 2025, follows a public…

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Trump administration cuts $400 million from Columbia and investigates UC Berkeley, Stanford and other universities for antisemitic harassment

Protesters march on campus against the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil at UC Berkeley on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo) The Trump administration has taken a significant step by pulling $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University over its handling of alleged antisemitic harassment. At the same time, the Department of…

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NOAA fires over 1,000 employees as Trump’s federal cuts continue, with layoffs expected across other departments

US job cuts surge: NOAA sheds 1,000 positions, adding to fears of recession in 2025 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has laid off over 1,000 employees in the latest move to reduce the size of the federal workforce. This decision, part of President Donald Trump’s broader efforts to shrink government agencies, has raised…

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Civil rights in crisis: How the US Education Department’s shift is reshaping student protections

US Department of Education. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR), once a watchdog for students’ rights, is now at the center of a dramatic policy shift. Traditionally focused on enforcing protections for students with disabilities and combating racial discrimination, the office is undergoing a transformation that aligns with the…

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VA layoffs: Trump’s push to cut 80,000 jobs raises alarms over impact on veterans’ health and benefits

Trump’s proposed 80,000 VA job cuts spark concern over veterans’ care and benefits The Trump administration‘s plan to lay off 80,000 employees at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has triggered widespread concern, particularly among veterans’ groups and lawmakers. These proposed cuts, which amount to nearly one-fifth of the VA workforce, have raised questions about…

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AI surveillance in US schools: Thousands of sensitive student documents exposed in surveillance breach, fueling privacy fears

AI surveillance breach exposes thousands of sensitive student records, sparking privacy concerns. (Getty Images) Artificial intelligence surveillance tools designed to protect students in US schools are under intense scrutiny following a significant data breach that exposed thousands of sensitive student documents. In an era where technology is increasingly relied upon to ensure student safety, the…

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