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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Energy said it will return more than $13 billion in unobligated funds once earmarked for climate initiatives, a move officials cast as part …
Energy Department to Return $13B in Unused Climate Funds to Treasury Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior announced sweeping reforms last week aimed at overhauling the federal wildfire response system, while Agriculture Secretary …
USDA Unveils Sweeping Reforms to Tackle Wildfires, Seafood, and Food Policy Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Education rolled out new guidance last week to expand state flexibility in managing federal education programs, while also moving aggressively against Harvard University …
Harvard Hit With Federal Sanctions as States Gain New Education Flexibility Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Treasury, in partnership with the General Services Administration, has launched a new program aimed at cutting wasteful federal spending while rewarding employees …
USDA, GSA Launch SAVE Program to Cut Wasteful Spending and Reward Federal Employees Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), acting through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), has directed 46 states and territories to remove references …
HHS Orders 46 States and Territories to Strip “Gender Ideology” From PREP Materials Within 60 Days Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democrats celebrated a major win this week in Iowa, where Catelin Drey flipped a Republican-leaning state Senate seat, breaking the GOP’s supermajority and underscoring a national trend …
Democrats’ Iowa Victory Fuels Momentum, With Pennsylvania Playing Key Role in 2025 Gains Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. military forces conducted a successful counterterrorism raid in northern Syria last week, killing a senior Islamic State (ISIS) leader responsible for financing operations and planning attacks …
U.S. Forces Kill Senior ISIS Leader in Syria as National Guard Expands Role in Securing Washington, D.C. Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s budget battle intensified Tuesday as Senate Republicans pushed through a short-term spending plan they say will stabilize schools, nursing homes, and public services—while also funding roads, …
Pennsylvania Budget Showdown: GOP Pushes Transit Fix, Democrats Warn of Future Crisis Read More
BETHLEHEM, PA — In the ongoing debate about the role of politics in American public education, a new study by J. Cameron Anglum of the Lehigh University College of Education …
Are Schools Indoctrinating Kids? Students Say No, Lehigh University Research Shows Read More
CHESTER, PA — The New Pennsylvania Project (NPP) is marking the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) by continuing its core mission—registering new voters and promoting civic education across …
New Pennsylvania Project Marks 60th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act With Statewide Voter Outreach Read More