Rollins says USDA is 'full-bore ahead' on Forest Service reorganizationThe Trump administration wants to move Forest Service headquarters from Washington to Salt Lake City, shutter 23 research stations, and close many regional offices and replace them with state offices.PBS NewsHour11h agoWhole story →FoodPlanet
About half concerned Republicans could try to overturn midterm results: SurveyA new poll released Friday suggests half of Americans are concerned Republicans may try to overturn the results of November’s midterm election. Fifty percent of respondents to the New York Times/Siena University survey said they were either "very" or "somewhat worried" the GOP may use “illegal means” to overturn the election, compared to 49 percent...The Hill12h agoWhole story →GovernmentEducation
At a Texas high school football game, fans offer a glimpse into evolving politicsWe talk with voters at a Texas high school football game at the tailgate, in line at the concession booth and in the stands to hear about the issues that matter to Texans this cycle.NPR13h agoWhole story →Education
10/23: CBS Evening NewsThis dad stopped the Oregon school shooting; Officer who fatally shot 1-year-old resigns.CBS News13h agoWhole story →JusticeEducation
Column: There’s a big surprise in the federal school voucher programSome 31 states — covering 59% of the nation’s public school population — have decided to accept the federal vouchers, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Mary Ellen Klas writes.Norfolk Virginian-Pilot13h agoWhole story →Education
Nurses Could Get Up to $40,000 in Student Loan Repayment: Who QualifiesThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Friday a $275 million initiative called Nurses for Nursing Homes.Newsweek13h agoWhole story →EducationHealth
Wild leaked racial rant rocks Trump pick in toss-up House raceAn attorney for Joe Mitchell, a House candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump, did not dispute the authenticity of a raunchy leaked video of his profane racial remarks, instead accusing “political foes” of trying to “damage his campaign.” The video surfaced Friday in a Daily Mail report . The woman who provided it said it was recorded in 2017, when…Raw Story14h agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
ICE agents tackle and injure US citizen student with disabilities, local officials sayFederal immigration agents violently detained a 20-year-old U.S. citizen and Santa Maria, California, High School student with special needs on Wednesday morning, according to school and city officials. The student, who has limited verbal communication and is on an individualized education program, was walking to school when agents tackled him,…Spokane Spokesman-Review14h agoSources (2)Whole story →EducationJustice
Detroit expands year-round engagement in effort to prevent youth violenceMayor Mary Sheffield kicked off a 24-school tour Friday, aimed at hearing directly from students across the city.CBS News14h agoWhole story →EducationMary Sheffield
Focus group: Supporters of losing primary candidates in Michigan & Texas weigh general election voteSyracuse University’s Margaret Talev talks to a group of voters whose candidates lost primary races in Michigan and Texas. The focus groups were produced by Syracuse University and the research firms Engagious and Sago, observed by NBC News.NBC News15h agoWhole story →GovernmentEducation
Mayor Sheffield launches 'State of Youth' school tour at Detroit Edison Public School AcademyMayor Mary Sheffield kicked off a 24-school “State of the Youth” tour at Detroit Edison Public School Academy, bringing city leaders face-to-face with Detroit teens to hear their concerns and expand youth programming year-round.WDIV ClickOnDetroit15h agoWhole story →EducationMary Sheffield
The legal fight over the public service student loan forgiveness overhaul may be overTwo different federal judges in June ruled that the Education Department’s changes to the program were unlawful. On Wednesday, the Trump administration dropped its appeals.Government Executive15h agoWhole story →EducationJustice
A court has temporarily halted plans affecting the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center"When you lose a lot of federal government employees, especially the more senior ones, you're losing a lot of institutional knowledge," said Rep. Glenn Ivey.Federal News Network15h agoWhole story →FoodJustice
DOJ didn't ensure school discrimination ended before dropping cases: watchdogIn at least 18 cases, the Justice Department supported dismissals without first asking the federal court overseeing the case to determine if the school had ended discriminatory practices.CBS News16h agoWhole story →JusticeEducationschool desegregation case dismissals
Big Names Stir Michigan Senate RaceOn the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu discusses the latest from the White House. On today's show, Redwave Communications Owner David Kochel, Harvard Kennedy School Ash Center Visiting Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Friday Reporter Public Affairs Founder Lisa Camooso Miller and The States Project…Bloomberg16h agoWhole story →TechnologyEducation
Ex-Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD teacher arrested for lying to FBIFormer Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD teacher Landon Beck faces federal charges for allegedly lying to FBI agents after being accused of sending obscene images to students.FOX 4 News16h agoWhole story →FoodJustice
DOJ sues to delay Alaska election results if GOP incumbent losesThe Trump administration sued Alaska on Thursday to delay certification of election results if incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan loses. Why it matters: The race between incumbent Sullivan, Democrat Mary Peltola , and retired teacher Dan Sullivan has been marked by controversy, with Republicans accusing Democrats of trying to confuse voters by…Axios17h agoWhole story →GovernmentEducation
RFK Jr speech takes alarming turn as Dr Oz jumps railings and races into crowdHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s speech at a Florida rally took an alarming turn Friday when an apparent medical emergency sent Dr. Mehmet Oz rushing into the crowd. The moment happened as Kennedy delivered remarks ahead of President Donald Trump’s scheduled appearance at Alico Arena at Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort…Raw Story17h agoWhole story →EducationHealth
'Hunger Disaster Unrolling Before Our Eyes': Alarm Grows Over Trump Food Aid EviscerationAn analysis published Thursday showed that millions of Americans have lost critical food assistance since President Donald Trump signed last year's massive Republican tax giveaway for the superrich, with soaring grocery prices and cuts to school meals exacerbating the crisis. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP), approximately…Common Dreams17h agoWhole story →EconomyFood
What's going on with Dan Sullivan and Dan Sullivan? The Alaska Senate litigation, explainedPresident Donald Trump's administration has taken steps to block the results of a midterm election in Alaska. The issue centers on two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the Senate ballot. One is a Republican senator and ally of Trump, and the other is a retired teacher accused by Republicans of being a Democratic plant. The lawsuit in federal court aims…The Atlanta Journal-Constitution17h agoWhole story →GovernmentEducationDan Sullivan
