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Miguel Cardona, in a blue jacket and red tie, sits a table talking to someone off-camera
Miguel Cardona, in a blue jacket and red tie, sits a table talking to someone off-camera

Senate Republicans Press Cardona to Act Promptly to Combat Antisemitism

May 1, 2024

The lawmakers want the Education Department to take more forceful action, including withdrawing federal funds from institutions that aren’t addressing antisemitism on their campuses.

Mike Johnson, in a navy jacket, stands at a podium next to Elise Stefanik and Virginia Foxx
Mike Johnson, in a navy jacket, stands at a podium next to Elise Stefanik and Virginia Foxx

New Battle Lines Drawn in Congressional Fight With Colleges

May 1, 2024

House Republicans are escalating their scrutiny and criticisms of colleges and universities and planning a wide swath of investigations of institutions in response to student protests.

Richard Cordray speaks into a microphone
Richard Cordray speaks into a microphone

Richard Cordray Takes the Fall for FAFSA Fiasco

April 28, 2024

The Federal Student Aid chief and debt-relief czar is stepping down after months of criticism over the bungled FAFSA overhaul. But is now the right time for accountability?

A person held face-down in the grass by several police officers.
A person held face-down in the grass by several police officers.

Police Ratchet Up Use of Force on Campus Protesters

April 26, 2024

As colleges turn to police to suppress pro-Palestinian demonstrators, some are calling for the National Guard. Experts say history should be a warning.