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Ep. 148: Cuts to the Education Department, an Ultimatum for Columbia and ICE Arrests

March 27, 2025

The Trump administration hits higher education on multiple fronts through executive orders, threats and demands.

Columbia professors wear black and hold signs with black lettering on white paper
Columbia professors wear black and hold signs with black lettering on white paper

Columbia Faculty Push Back on Trump’s Attacks

March 25, 2025

Columbia professors said that the rest of higher education should be on notice after the Trump administration’s interference in their university’s affairs.

President Trump stands next to Linda McMahon while holding up two white sheets of paper.
President Trump stands next to Linda McMahon while holding up two white sheets of paper.

Trump’s Plan to Move Student Loans to SBA Raises Concerns

March 21, 2025

The administration, which wants to close the Education Department, hasn’t said how it would move the $1.7 trillion portfolio to a new agency. Democrats say doing so would be a “clear violation” of the law.

President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.
President Donald Trump holds up a signed executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.

‘We’re Going to Shut It Down’

March 19, 2025

Nearly 60 days into his second term in office, Trump followed through on his campaign promise to dismantle the Department of Education. Now it’s up to Congress to decide if the agency will be abolished entirely.