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New York Congressional Leaders Condemn Historic Cuts to Medicaid

New York Congressional Leaders Condemn Historic Cuts to Medicaid

Democratic leaders warned that the proposed cuts to Medicaid would devastate more than 80 million children, seniors and people with disabilities across the U.S.
NCAA Reaches Settlement Over NIL Rights For Student Athletes

NCAA Reaches Settlement Over NIL Rights For Student Athletes

The settlement ensures student athletes can explore NIL opportunities before committing to a school.
Democrats Call for Investigation Into Elon Musk's Potential Conflict of Interest

Democrats Call for Investigation Into Elon Musk's Potential Conflict of Interest

Lawmakers demand probe into Musk’s FAA ties, citing potential conflicts of interest in Trump administration.
Universities Under Federal Investigation For Racial Discrimination

Universities Under Federal Investigation For Racial Discrimination

"Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin. We will not yield on this commitment," said U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.
States Sue to Halt Trump Administration Layoffs at U.S. Department of Education

States Sue to Halt Trump Administration Layoffs at U.S. Department of Education

New York Attorney General Letitia James, along with a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in Democratic states, said the planned layoffs would incapacitate the agency.
Border Czar Threatens to Increase Federal Immigration Agents in New York Over Sanctuary Policies

Border Czar Threatens to Increase Federal Immigration Agents in New York Over Sanctuary Policies

Meanwhile, federal prosecutors asked a New York migrant shelter to share names of residents.
U.S. Education Department to Cut About Half Its Staff

U.S. Education Department to Cut About Half Its Staff

The DOE said the staff reduction will not affect formula funding, student loans, Pell Grants, funding for special needs students and competitive grantmaking. 
Trump Supports Stopgap Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

Trump Supports Stopgap Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

The president is pushing Republicans to back a temporary funding bill amid a shutdown threat.
Columbia University Graduate Arrested, Faces Deportation Over Pro-Palestine Activism

Columbia University Graduate Arrested, Faces Deportation Over Pro-Palestine Activism

Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil faces possible deportation due to his pro-Palestinian activism.
New York Attorney General Sues Trump Administration Over Mass Firings of Federal Workers

New York Attorney General Sues Trump Administration Over Mass Firings of Federal Workers

The lawsuit says federal agencies violated the law by firing thousands of probationary workers without warning.