Filter & Sort
Content type
Sections
SORT
Order
A red traffic light and a “Don’t Walk” pedestrian signal are visible near the U.S. Capitol building.
A red traffic light and a “Don’t Walk” pedestrian signal are visible near the U.S. Capitol building.

Federal Government Shuts Down, Again. Here’s What to Know.

February 2, 2026

The government shutdown should be brief, and higher ed advocates see a number of wins in the legislation to fund the Education Department and other agencies.

Several athletes huddle on a volleyball court.
Several athletes huddle on a volleyball court.
Three photos of people working in labratory settings.
Three photos of people working in labratory settings.
Donald Trump, shot from a low angle, with an American flag and a cloudy sky behind him.
Donald Trump, shot from a low angle, with an American flag and a cloudy sky behind him.
A person in a suit holding their hand up in a stop gesture with a broken bridge in the background.
A person in a suit holding their hand up in a stop gesture with a broken bridge in the background.

Federal Court Orders Reconsideration of Canceled TRIO Grants

January 20, 2026

A judge ruled that the Education Department didn’t sufficiently explain its decisions or follow statutory and regulatory requirements in canceling the grants.