SCOTUS allows dismantling of Education Dept. And, Trump threatens Russia with tariffs
Summary
The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue reducing the size of the Department of Education, reversing a pause by a lower court. This decision affects 1,400 workers and services for schools but is not the final legal decision. Meanwhile, Trump warned Russia of tariffs unless a ceasefire in Ukraine is agreed upon soon and promised military support to Ukraine.Key Facts
- The Supreme Court decision allows dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education to resume.
- Around 1,400 employees in the department may lose their jobs as a result.
- These employees worked on programs to help schools support children with disabilities and those living in poverty.
- The legal process is still ongoing, but there is concern about irreversible damage to the department.
- Trump dismissed conspiracy theories about Jeffrey Epstein's death, supported by a memo from the DOJ and FBI.
- Trump threatened tariffs on countries trading with Russia if a Ukraine ceasefire isn't reached.
- The U.S. promised Ukraine military equipment, funded by European NATO countries.
- Trump feels betrayed by Russian President Putin after failed peace deals.
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