Trump proposes deep cuts to US STEM education despite global tech competition In a controversial move that has drawn sharp criticism from educators, tech leaders, and policy experts alike, US President Donald Trump has proposed a sweeping reduction in funding for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education. His administration’s recent budget plan includes a…
Education Secretary Linda McMahon laughs before a Senate Appropriations hearing, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo) In a widely watched Senate hearing, US Education Secretary Linda McMahon made a significant mathematical error while defending President Trump’s 2026 education budget proposal. The mistake, which unfolded during a conversation about federal grant…
Legal experts back Harvard’s First Amendment case against US government Harvard University has launched a high-stakes legal battle against the Trump administration, alleging unconstitutional overreach and violations of academic freedom after the federal government froze $2.2 billion in research funding. In a lawsuit filed in the US District Court for Massachusetts, Harvard argues that the…