Government

Audience member interrupts panelist at last week's historical archaeology conference -- and gives her the Nazi salute when she tries to redirect the conversation.

Education Secretary resigns, citing the role of Trump's "rhetoric" in violent protests at the U.S. Capitol building.

The capture of the Senate by Democrats increases chances Congress will take up college affordability proposals, but it's unclear how far they will go.

Even seasoned historians and political scientists struggled to digest Wednesday's siege on the Capitol -- then offered scathing critiques of Trump and his extremist supporters and “enablers.”

Miguel Cardona, education commissioner in Connecticut, is a strong defender of public schools. Biden reiterates support for free community college and all public colleges for families earning less than $125,000.

Miguel Cardona, education commissioner in Connecticut, is a strong defender of public schools.

Deal would also simplify FAFSA and let more prisoners get Pell Grants. And $1.3 billion in loans to Black colleges would be forgiven.

In her new role, the longtime educator can both encourage and challenge two-year institutions to play a key role in skilling up workers, David Soo writes.