In a decisive move to avert a government shutdown, the U.S. Senate passed a stopgap funding bill on March 14, 2025, just hours before the funding deadline. The bill now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature to become law. Key Details of the Funding Bill The legislation is designed to fund the federal government through September … Read more
In February 2025, President Donald Trump appointed Navy Captain Sean Barbabella, a distinguished military physician with extensive combat experience, as his personal doctor. This appointment not only underscores Barbabella’s exemplary medical career but also highlights the significant role of A.T. Still University’s Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) in shaping leading medical professionals. Educational Foundation … Read more
President Donald Trump is poised to sign an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (DOE). This move aligns with his longstanding objective to reduce federal oversight in education and delegate authority to individual states. Historical Context of the Department of Education Established in 1979 under President … Read more
In a recent appearance on CBS’s “60 Minutes,” Nebraska Republican Congressman Don Bacon expressed strong disapproval of President Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Bacon, a retired Air Force brigadier general, emphasized the importance of supporting Ukraine and cautioned against narratives that align with Russian interests. Trump’s Controversial Statements … Read more
In a recent panel discussion at the Brookings Institution, three former U.S. Secretaries of Education—Margaret Spellings, Arne Duncan, and John B. King Jr.—provided in-depth analyses of President Donald Trump’s proposal to dismantle the Department of Education. This initiative, a cornerstone of Trump’s educational agenda, has sparked significant debate regarding its feasibility and potential consequences for … Read more