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Trump picks Fox News host to run Pentagon; Tulsi Gabbard to head national intelligence • New Hampshire Bulletin
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
via The New Hampshire Bulletin (New Hampshire)President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to nominate Pete Hegseth, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran and a weekend host on Fox News' morning show, as secretary of Defense.
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Trump picks Fox News host to run Pentagon; Tulsi Gabbard to head national intelligence • Georgia Recorder
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
via Georgia Recorder (Georgia)President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to nominate Pete Hegseth, a U.S. Army National Guard veteran and a weekend host on Fox News' morning show, as secretary of Defense. Trump also announced on Wednesday afternoon he would nominate Florida Sen. Marco Rubio to be secretary of State and former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard to be the […]
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Rancher, Politician, Trump Ally: Who Is Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Pick?
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
via The New York Times (Texas)The governor of South Dakota has defied coronavirus restrictions and been a vocal critic of President Biden's immigration policies.
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Pete Hegseth’s journey from Middle Tennessee to Trump’s Cabinet: What to know about combat veteran, Fox News host
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
via Tennessean (Tennessee)In an unconventional move, Donald Trump has picked Pete Hegseth, a FOX News host and commentator, as his secretary of defense. What to know about the Middle Tennessee resident.
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Could Trump Shut Down the Department of Education?
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
via The New York Times (Alabama)Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties.
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Former Pa. school board candidate charged with providing alcohol to minors
Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
via PennLive (Pennsylvania)A Republican backed by the conservative parental rights group Moms for Liberty, he ran unsuccessfully for the Downingtown school board last year.
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How Trump’s win could reshape UC research, LGBTQ+ rights and student loan forgiveness
Friday, November 8th, 2024
via Los Angeles Times (California)Trump's presidential term could bring sweeping changes to financial aid, impact UC research funding and eliminate protections for LGBTQ+ and undocumented students.
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What Trump’s first days in office could be like. And, world leaders react to his win
Friday, November 8th, 2024
via KUNR Public Radio (Nevada)President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff. And, here's a dive into what his first 100 days in office could look like based on his campaign promises.
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Trump won the presidency. What does that mean for education? • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
Thursday, November 7th, 2024
via Pennsylvania Capital-Star (Pennsylvania)WASHINGTON — Donald Trump's return to the presidency could set the stage for sweeping changes in U.S. education policy. Throughout his campaign, Trump has vowed to 'save American education,' with a…
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What does Donald Trump plan to do with his second presidential term?
Wednesday, November 6th, 2024
via PennLive.com (Pennsylvania)In higher education, Trump proposes taking over accreditation processes for colleges, a move he describes as his 'secret weapon' against 'Marxist Maniacs and lunatics.'
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Candidate results for Greenville County School Board of Trustees Areas 19, 21, 25 and 27
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
via The Greenville News (South Carolina)Here are the election candidates and results for Greenville County School Board of Trustees, Areas 19, 21, 25 and 27.
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A look back at the key moments of the 2024 presidential campaign
Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
via 90.5 WESA (Pennsylvania)The road to Election Day has included a number of surprising twists and turns. As Americans go to the polls, we look back at some of the key moments from the 2024 presidential campaign.
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Conservative parental rights group targets Bay Area school board elections
Monday, November 4th, 2024
via The Mercury News (California)Since Moms for Liberty emerged in 2021 in response to COVID-19 policies, the organization has grown in size and influence with more than 130,000 members across 48 states.
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Election battles over schools boards intensify as teachers, conservatives vie for influence
Thursday, October 31st, 2024
via San Francisco Chronicle (California)California teachers unions and conservative groups have intensified efforts to get their favored candidates elected to district school boards on Nov. 5.
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Meet the wealthy donors who are trying to influence the Pennsylvania Senate race
Friday, October 25th, 2024
via The Beaver County Times (Pennsylvania)Outside groups together have spent about $210 million on the Pennsylvania Senate race so far, according to OpenSecrets.
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Teachers union sounds alarm on Project 2025 concerns. Here’s how it would affect Texas schools
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
via Houston Chronicle (Texas)Project 2025 aims to eliminate the federal free meal provision and redefine "sex" under Title IX, reducing protections for LGBTQ students.
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Vote411: 4 candidates for two Penn Township seats on Penn-Harris-Madison school board
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
via South Bend Tribune (Indiana)Incumbents Ryan McCullough and Jim Garrett seek to retain seats. Challengers Katie Bell and Doug Chaffee hope to join board.
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Take two: Democrat Sarah Henry takes on Republican David Smith again
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)Smith, a Republican, is seeking a fourth term in a district that now has more registered Democrats. Henry, a Democrat, is trying to unseat the well-funded incumbent.
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Costly data demands vex some Minnesota school districts
Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024
via MPR News (Minnesota)Some district leaders say they've been inundated with huge data requests that appear politically motivated and can be massively expensive and difficult to decipher. At least one school board has asked…
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