- March 15, 2025
Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon leaves the House Chamber after President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday. Jose Luis Magana/AP/FR159526 AP hide caption
How did ‘DEI’ become part of a larger political agenda — and a slur?
TONYA MOSLEY, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Tonya Mosley. And today, we’re discussing the rapid dismantling of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, commonly known
Read President Trump’s 2025 address to a joint session of Congress
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Linda McMahon has been confirmed as Trump’s secretary of education
Linda McMahon, pictured here at her Senate confirmation hearing in February, previously led the U.S. Small Business Administration and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Saul Loeb/AFP
Poll: Majorities say state of the union is not strong, and Trump is rushing change
President Trump takes a question from a reporter before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on Friday. Andrew Harnik/Getty Images
The WWE vs. the American education system : It’s Been a Minute
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1 thing that upended years of U.S. foreign policy — and other big Trump developments
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Rollback of diversity efforts leaves teachers wondering about effects on Black History Month
Gwen Partridge, known to her students as “Mrs. Gwen,” stands in front of an exhibit she created for Black History Month on Feb. 13. She’s
From deportations to health care, state lawmakers are key for much of Trump’s domestic agenda
President Trump speaks with governors in the White House last week. He challenged Maine Gov. Janet Mills about her state’s policy on transgender student athletes,
Republicans’ love/hate relationship with the Education Department
President Trump says he wants to close the U.S. Department of Education. Some Republicans appear torn about the department’s fate. Jon Cherry/Getty Images hide caption