Trump Action Archive

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• Trump signed executive order to dismantle Department of Education — On Thursday, Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. This action aims to fulfill a campaign promise to reduce federal involvement in education. The order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take steps to facilitate the closure of the department, although complete elimination would require congressional approval. The move raises concerns about the future of federal education programs, particularly those supporting marginalized students, and the management of federal student loans.

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• Trump administration fires over 1,300 Education Department employees — The Trump administration executed a mass firing of over 1,300 employees from the U.S. Department of Education, reducing its workforce by half. This action is seen as a step towards potentially abolishing the department. The dismissals were communicated via email after work hours. Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the reduction was aimed at increasing efficiency, although civil rights enforcement within the department has been severely impacted. The move aligns with Trump's campaign promise to dismantle the department, despite public opposition.
• US Department of Education announces layoffs of 1,300 employees — The US Department of Education announced the layoff of 1,300 employees, nearly half of its workforce, as part of a restructuring effort. Education Secretary Linda McMahon described the move as a step towards improving the education system. The layoffs follow 572 voluntary resignations and retirements over the past seven weeks. The department will also terminate leases on buildings in several cities. Despite the cuts, the department will continue managing federal aid, student loans, and Pell grants. The layoffs have been criticized by Democratic officials as harmful to public education.
• US Department of Education announces layoffs — The US Department of Education announced plans to lay off nearly half of its workforce, affecting 1,300 employees. This move was described by Education Secretary Linda McMahon as a step towards improving the efficiency of the education system. The layoffs follow voluntary resignations and retirements of 572 employees over the past seven weeks. The decision has faced criticism from Democratic and progressive officials who argue it undermines educational support.
• Trump cuts Department of Education staff — The Trump administration announced plans to cut about half the employees in the Department of Education, following the confirmation of Linda McMahon as the new head of the department.
• — The Trump administration announced it would cut about half the employees in the Department of Education. Linda McMahon, confirmed as the head of the department, stated that this decision was a directive from the president.

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• DOJ dismisses four Biden-era civil rights lawsuits against police and fire departments — Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the Department of Justice dismissed four lawsuits filed under the Biden administration against police and fire departments in Durham (North Carolina), Maryland State Police, Cobb County (Georgia), and South Bend (Indiana). The Biden DOJ had alleged discrimination in hiring practices involving written exams, physical exams, and credit checks. The Trump administration characterizes the dismissals as ending "discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives" and prioritizing "merit" over "race-based" hiring standards.
• DOJ ordered to dismiss DEI lawsuits — Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the DOJ's Civil Rights Division to dismiss DEI lawsuits that accused police and fire departments of using discriminatory hiring tests. This order raises concerns about the enforcement of civil rights laws.