Posts tagged Linda McMahon
Justices allow mass layoffs at Education Department
July 16, 2025 // A coalition of employee unions and Democratic attorneys general challenged the efforts to carry out the order in court, arguing that the firings and other moves violated federal law by hampering the department’s ability to carry out its legal obligations. Joun agreed in May and enjoined the Trump administration’s firings while the case played out. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit upheld the preliminary injunction and the administration asked the Supreme Court to weigh in, ultimately resulting in Monday’s order.
Walberg and Owens bring different experiences to race for House Education chair
December 11, 2024 // But Reps. Tim Walberg of Michigan and Burgess Owens of Utah have different backgrounds that would shape the way they guide the panel. The House Republican Steering Committee could select a successor to the Education panel’s outgoing chairwoman, Virginia Foxx of North Carolina, as early as Monday.