World & Nation

Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the Education Department
The Education Department is handing off some of its biggest grant programs to other federal agencies as the Trump administration accelerates its plan to shut down the department. — Nov 18
Congress votes to release Epstein files after Trump reverses course
The House and Senate voted overwhelmingly to demand the release of all Justice Department records related to the investigation of late financier Jeffrey Epstein. — Nov 18
Could Trump destroy the Epstein files?
Bipartisan fervor has grown over the Epstein files, with House lawmakers across party lines expected to unite behind a bill on Tuesday that would compel the release of the documents. — Nov 18
After Gen Z march in Mexico, government and critics spar as Trump cites 'big problems' south of border
A weekend protest march convened to highlight the concerns of Mexico's Generation Z has instead dramatized deep political divisions extending well beyond the needs of young Mexicans. The protest caught the eye of President Trump, who said he is "not happy with Mexico." — Nov 17
Justice Department sues to block laws restricting masked, unidentified law enforcement officers in California
The U.S. Department of Justice sued California on Monday to block newly passed laws that prohibit law enforcement officials, including federal immigration agents, from wearing masks and that require them to identify themselves. — Nov 17

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