Dozens of Education Department workers are put on leave over Trump’s anti-DEI order
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Dozens of Education Department workers are put on leave over Trump’s anti-DEI order

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Dozens of employees at the U.S. Education Department were put on paid administrative leave in response to President Donald Trump’s order banning diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government, according to a labor union that represents hundreds of workers in the agency. At least 55 Education Department workers received an email Friday saying they were being put on paid leave effective immediately pursuant to Trump’s executive order. “He’s just breaking services people rely on.” Trump’s order called for all DEI staff in the federal government to be put on paid leave and eventually laid off. Trump campaigned on a promise to shut down the Education Department, which he says has been infiltrated by “radicals, zealots and Marxists.” He said the agency’s power should be turned over to states and schools.

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Trump guts Department of Education: How it will hurt students, parents across America
1 week, 1 day ago

Trump guts Department of Education: How it will hurt students, parents across America

Firstpost  

Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at ‘eliminating’ the Department of Education, fulfilling a campaign promise. Here’s why US President Donald Trump signs an executive order to shut down the Department of Education, during an event in the East Room at the White House in Washington, DC. Trump said the order would “begin eliminating the federal Department of …

Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Education Department, raising questions for students and parents
1 week, 2 days ago

Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Education Department, raising questions for students and parents

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to begin dismantling the US Department of Education, seeking to fulfill decades of conservative ambition to get rid of the agency, but raising new questions for the country’s millions of public schools, student-loan holders and parents. Trump officials acknowledge they don’t have the necessary votes to dissolve the department …

DOGE celebrates slashing $400 million to trans farmers while Fox host reveals why cuts will ruin his weekend
2 weeks, 1 day ago

DOGE celebrates slashing $400 million to trans farmers while Fox host reveals why cuts will ruin his weekend

Daily Mail  

Elon Musk's DOGE celebrated more government slashing including hundreds of 'wasteful contracts' to trans farmers worth over $400million - but for one Fox News host the cuts hit a little too close to home. Elon Musk 's DOGE celebrated canceling hundreds of 'wasteful contracts' worth over $400million, though one Fox News host is worried the agency will ruin his weekend …

Trump reveals which federal employees will be fired next
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Trump reveals which federal employees will be fired next

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump gave a poor performance evaluation to the 1,300 Education Department being laid off, after the federal agency shuttered its doors Wednesday. The department announced Tuesday evening it was slashing its workforce by nearly 50 percent through a Reduction in Force – although an Education Department release on the firings did not mention anything about poor performance. And …

The Latest Government Layoffs Put Kids Everywhere At Risk
2 weeks, 2 days ago

The Latest Government Layoffs Put Kids Everywhere At Risk

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Mass layoffs at the Department of Education announced Tuesday will affect every division within the agency, leaving many worried about what resources will be left to support vulnerable children. President Donald Trump has long said he would like to completely dissolve the department — a goal Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has said she “wholeheartedly supports,” as …

Trump Administration Slashes Education Department Staff As A Part Of Restructuring Effort
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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Trump Administration Slashes Education Department Staff As A Part Of Restructuring Effort

ABP News  

As US President Donald Trump works to reshape the federal government, the US Department of Education announced on Tuesday that it would be laying off nearly half of its employees. "As part of the Department of Education's final mission, the Department today initiated a reduction in force impacting nearly 50 per cent of the Department's workforce," Education Secretary Linda McMahon, …

US department of education laying off more than 1,300 employees
2 weeks, 3 days ago

US department of education laying off more than 1,300 employees

Hindustan Times  

The US department of education is firing 1,315 employees, leaving it with just over half the total number of workers before President Donald Trump's took office. The department had started sending termination notices from 6pm EST on Tuesday and this is in addition to the 63 probationary employees who were already fired earlier, Business Insider reported. The layoff round eliminates …

Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Education Department plans to lay off more than 1,300 of its employees as part of an effort to halve the organization’s staff -- a prelude to President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency. After Tuesday’s layoffs, the Education Department’s staff will sit at roughly half of its previous 4,100, the agency said. The only reason given …

Trump expected to fire 'nearly half' of Education Department staff at end of day: report
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump expected to fire 'nearly half' of Education Department staff at end of day: report

Raw Story  

President Donald Trump is expected to dismiss a massive number of employees at the Department of Education at the end of day on Tuesday. "Per person familiar, 'reduction in force' notices for the Education Department are expected to go out today at 6pm," reported Semafor's Shelby Talcott. Earlier in the day, another order went out stating that all Education Department …

U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff
2 weeks, 4 days ago

U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff

NPR  

U.S. Education Department says it is cutting nearly half of all staff toggle caption Gent Shkullaku/Zuma Press Wire via Alamy The Trump administration is working toward its promise of eliminating the U.S. Department of Education. Sponsor Message "Today's reduction in force reflects the Department of Education's commitment to efficiency, accountability, and ensuring that resources are directed where they matter most: …

Department of Education plans to lay off 1,300 workers as Trump vows to dismantle the agency
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Department of Education plans to lay off 1,300 workers as Trump vows to dismantle the agency

LA Times  

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon attends a hearing of the Health, Education and Labor Committee on her nomination on Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. The U.S. Department of Education plans to lay off over 1,300 of its more than 4,000 employees as part of a reorganization that’s seen as a prelude to President Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency. The …

Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department

NPR  

Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department toggle caption Jose Luis Magana/AP President Trump is expected to issue an executive action as early as Thursday calling on Education Secretary Linda McMahon to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education," according to a draft of the action obtained by NPR. The draft action instructs McMahon …

Elon Musk's DOGE sends 2nd 'what did you do last week' e-mail to federal workers
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Elon Musk's DOGE sends 2nd 'what did you do last week' e-mail to federal workers

India Today  

The Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency has sent a second "what did you do last week" e-mail to US federal workers, asking them to list their weekly accomplishments by midnight on Monday, despite widespread criticism over its decision to fire hundreds of thousands of government employees as part of a broader budget overhaul. Under the latest work directive, which …

Who quit DOGE? 21 federal employees resign over Elon Musk's controversial role
1 month ago

Who quit DOGE? 21 federal employees resign over Elon Musk's controversial role

India Today  

More than 20 civil service employees resigned on Tuesday from Donald Trump adviser Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. They refused to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.” In their resignation letter the employees — many of them engineers, data scientists, and product managers — stated that they could no longer serve under the current administration’s direction. …

21 workers at Elon Musk's DOGE quit, say will not use expertise to dismantle critical public services
1 month ago

21 workers at Elon Musk's DOGE quit, say will not use expertise to dismantle critical public services

India Today  

In a joint resignation letter, over 20 employees decided to step down from their role at Department of Government Efficiency, an agency managed by Elon Musk. The letter also cautioned that many of the individuals recruited by Musk to downsize the federal government under President Donald Trump’s administration were political ideologues lacking the expertise or experience needed for the job. …

21 DOGE staffers quit over Elon Musk's plans to ‘dismantle critical public services': Read their resignation letter
1 month ago

21 DOGE staffers quit over Elon Musk's plans to ‘dismantle critical public services': Read their resignation letter

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — More than 20 civil service employees resigned Tuesday from billionaire Trump adviser Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, saying they were refusing to use their technical expertise to “dismantle critical public services.” A demonstrator holds a sign during a rally to protest President Donald Trump and Elon Musk policies Feb. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. “However, it has …

DOGE staffers resign en masse in order to not ‘legitimise’ Musk
1 month ago

DOGE staffers resign en masse in order to not ‘legitimise’ Musk

Al Jazeera  

A group of civil service employees in the United States have announced their resignation from the Department of Government Efficiency, in the latest sign of discord within the administration of President Donald Trump. “These highly skilled civil servants were working to modernize Social Security, veterans’ services, tax filing, health care, disaster relief, student aid, and other critical services,” the resignation …

A look at Elon Musk's DOGE's firings and layoffs in first month of Trump administration
1 month, 1 week ago

A look at Elon Musk's DOGE's firings and layoffs in first month of Trump administration

Hindustan Times  

Thousands of federal government employees have been shown the door in the first month of President Donald Trump's administration as the White House and its Department of Government Efficiency fire both new and career workers, tell agency leaders to plan for “large-scale reductions in force" and freeze trillions of dollars in federal grant funds. Here is a look at some …

A comprehensive look at DOGE’s firings and layoffs so far
1 month, 1 week ago

A comprehensive look at DOGE’s firings and layoffs so far

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Thousands of federal government employees have been shown the door in the first month of President Donald Trump’s administration as the White House and its Department of Government Efficiency fire both new and career workers, tell agency leaders to plan for “large-scale reductions in force” and freeze trillions of dollars in federal grant funds. Here is a look …

A look at Musk team’s firings and government overhaul so far
1 month, 1 week ago

A look at Musk team’s firings and government overhaul so far

LA Times  

Thousands of federal government employees have been shown the door in the first month of President Trump’s administration as the White House and Elon Musk’s team fire both new and career workers, tell agency leaders to plan for “large-scale reductions in force” and freeze trillions of dollars in federal grant funds. Here is a look at some of the broad …

At McMahon's confirmation hearing, it was the Education Department on trial
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

At McMahon's confirmation hearing, it was the Education Department on trial

NPR  

At McMahon's confirmation hearing, it was the Education Department on trial toggle caption Win McNamee/Getty Images We're following the confirmation hearings for the incoming Trump administration. "We'd like to do this right," McMahon said, saying she would present Congress with a plan to dismantle the department "that I think our senators could get on board with." Multiple senators asked whether …

DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DOGE cuts $900 million from agency that tracks American students' academic progress

Deccan Chronicle  

A federal research agency that tracks the progress of America’s students is being hit with almost $900 million in cuts after Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency found no need for much of its work.It’s unclear to what degree the Education Department’s Institute of Education Sciences will continue to exist after Musk’s team slashed scores of contracts. Historically, achievement gaps …

Dem Lawmaker Sounds Alarm On DOGE ‘Actively Dismantling’ Education Department
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dem Lawmaker Sounds Alarm On DOGE ‘Actively Dismantling’ Education Department

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Rep. Melanie Stansbury on Tuesday sounded the alarm that Elon Musk and his surrogates are “actively dismantling” the U.S. Department of Education, as staffers with his Department of Government Efficiency are on-site at the agency’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., poring over federal contracts and programs. One person who works at a research company that contracts …

Elon Musk’s BIG statement after DOGE takes over Education Department in US: ‘No such department exists in federal…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s BIG statement after DOGE takes over Education Department in US: ‘No such department exists in federal…’

Live Mint  

Elon Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency has started taking control over the Department of Education. ‘No such education department exists’: Elon Musk Alejandro had recently shared a video from the office of Department of Education and claimed that officials are blocking members of Congress from entering the Department of Education. Elon Musk commented on Maxwel Alejandro Frost's post DOGE takeover …

Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts

NPR  

Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts toggle caption Alex Wong/Getty Images An independent research arm within the U.S. Department of Education is being all but shut down, employees of the department say. The employees said they learned of the cuts at an emergency meeting called Monday afternoon by leaders of IES, a nonpartisan division of the …

40,000 US federal workers resign, short of Trump's 'buyout' deal target: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

40,000 US federal workers resign, short of Trump's 'buyout' deal target: Report

India Today  

Around 40,000 of the approximately 2.3 million eligible US federal employees have decided to resign and take Donald Trump's severance package as the deadline to opt for the deferred resignation programme closes on Thursday, the Washington Post reported. However, the number is well short of the target as the Trump administration expected around 5-10 per cent of the 2.3 million …

In Trump’s quest to close the Education Department, Congress and his own agenda may get in the way
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In Trump’s quest to close the Education Department, Congress and his own agenda may get in the way

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is preparing to gut the U.S. Education Department to the full extent of his power, directing his administration to slash spending while pressuring employees to quit. Trump campaigned on a pledge to close the department, saying it has been infiltrated by “radicals, zealots and Marxists.” In the nearly five decades since the agency was created, …

US education department Musk-led Doge's next target? Trump mulls new order: Report
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

US education department Musk-led Doge's next target? Trump mulls new order: Report

Firstpost  

US President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk are working on plans to eliminate the education department, one of the key promises the GOP leader made during his campaign trail last year. AFP The Donald Trump administration is reportedly mulling to shut down the US education department, in line with billionaire Elon Musk’s efforts to rein in federal spending. The …

Next Musk DOGE target: Department of Education, according to reports
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Next Musk DOGE target: Department of Education, according to reports

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump and Elon Musk are considering an executive order …

Education Department employees placed on paid leave as part of Trump administration’s DEI purge
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Education Department employees placed on paid leave as part of Trump administration’s DEI purge

CNN  

CNN — Dozens of employees at the Education Department were placed on paid administrative leave Friday as part of the Trump administration’s larger effort to rid the federal workforce of employees associated with diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility efforts, two sources familiar with the move told CNN. The department cited guidance from the White House’s Office of Personnel and Management, …

Trump puts all federal DEI workers on leave for now. What we know about his plans to fire them
2 months ago

Trump puts all federal DEI workers on leave for now. What we know about his plans to fire them

The Independent  

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy In the latest of his “culture war” attacks, …

Trump administration directs all federal DEI staff be put on leave from January 22
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump administration directs all federal DEI staff be put on leave from January 22

The Hindu  

President Donald Trump’s administration is directing that all federal diversity, equity and inclusion staff be put on paid leave, and that agencies develop plans to lay them off, according to a memo Tuesday from the Office of Personnel Management. The memo follows an executive order Mr. Trump signed on his first day ordering a sweeping dismantling of the federal government’s …

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