States are preparing to help or thwart Trump’s second-term plans

Do you live in a red state, a blue state, or one where Republicans and Democrats share power? A joint statement from 26 Republican governors said they “stand ready to utilize every tool at our disposal — whether through state law enforcement or the National Guard — to support President Trump in this vital mission.” Republican lawmakers in a growing number of states are proposing to give local law officers the power to arrest people who entered the country illegally, mirroring a recent Texas law that has been placed on hold while courts consider whether it unconstitutionally usurps federal authority. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Education Several efforts to expand the use of public money to pay for kids to attend private school suffered high-profile defeats in the November elections, including in Nebraska, Kentucky and Colorado. The sign above the door to the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging inside the main administration building on the main University of Kansas campus is seen on Friday, April 12, 2024, in Lawrence, Kan. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Diversity Efforts to end diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, initiatives are expected to expand in Republican-led states under Trump, who has vowed to get rid of perceived “wokeness” in education. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Public health With an incoming presidential administration that has indicated fluoride and vaccines might be in its crosshairs, lawmakers in a few states have filed bills that would end fluoridation programs and further restrict COVID-19 mandates.