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One expert said the education department has to "own" and "fix" the problem.

English language acquisition, teacher development and more are being unfrozen.

Emergency airdrops could land as ceasefire talks have collapsed.

Some protests are being planned in response to the president's trip.

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Scandal-plagued former Rep. George Santos is set to report to federal prison to begin a seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft.

The move appears to take advantage of the Federal Vacancies Reform Act.

When asked about trusting Maxwell, who has been deemed as untrustworthy by prosecutors, Trump said he had faith in Blanche, who previously served as Trump's criminal attorney.

The Trump Organization has golf resorts in Turnberry and Aberdeenshire.

Maxwell's serving a 20-year sentence for sex trafficking and other crimes.

U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Thursday told ABC News she is "incredibly pleased" with the $220 million deal the Trump administration struck with Columbia University.

The Supreme Court justice spoke about recent rulings on the emergency docket.

McMahon told ABC News she is "incredibly pleased" with Columbia University deal.

After touring the Federal Reserve, President Donald Trump called for lower interest rates and said he believes Fed Chair Jerome Powell will “do the right thing,” despite their past policy clashes.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Wednesday issued a subpoena to Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein.

Sen. Lindsey Graham called on Trump to "Be as transparent as you can."

Trump paid tribute to Hogan, writing he "was MAGA all the way."

President Doanld Trump has repeatedly criticized the Fed, an independent federal agency. ABC News' Karen Travers reports.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent decision to consider redrawing his state’s congressional districts has prompted Democrats to issue threats to draw Republicans out of seats.

The meeting between Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche and Ghislaine Maxwell is occurring in downtown Tallahassee at the U.S. attorney's office.

A 2022 memo from prosecutors cast doubt on her honesty.

Tennessee Republican representative Tim Burchett breaks down the House of Representatives’ effort to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell and what they hope to learn from her about Jeffrey Epstein.

"It's not going to go away over August," one GOP congressman says.

It came the same day Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell was subpoenaed.

The Senate took a step toward approving its first appropriation bill, agreeing to advance military construction and Veterans Affairs spending in a 90-8 vote.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer on Wednesday issued a subpoena to Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted associate of Jeffrey Epstein. ABC News’ Perry Russom has the latest

ABC News’ Selina Wang discusses the impact of the new trade deal with Japan, including the response from American automakers.

The plan outlines over 90 federal actions focused on expanding AI in America.

The records were related to grand juries convened in West Palm Beach.

Democrats strategize on how to use their leverage in the funding fight.

Tillis predicted it will be an issue "all the way through next year's election."

"There's going to be a direct impact in every single school in our nation."

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that a trade deal has been made with Japan, posting on his social media platform that the country will invest $550 billion into the U.S.

GOP senators are now turning to Education Secretary Linda McMahon for help.

The judge said he would rule on the motion "expeditiously."

Humanitarian agencies have long wrestled over the costly and difficult method.

President Donald Trump pushed conspiracy theories about former president Barack Obama on Tuesday, accusing him of treason without providing evidence regarding the 2016 presidential election.

The speaker took aim at Rep. Thomas Massie who wants more transparency.

Democrats say Republicans "snuck in" the "divisive" plan to Trump's tax bill.

Gov. DeSantis lauded Monday's decision.

"They tried to rig the election," Trump claimed without presenting evidence.

An amendment changing the name was approved along party lines.

The president will play a large role in recruiting, fundraising and messaging.

Critics of President Donald Trump are accusing him of trying to distract from the Jeffrey Epstein files as the administration faces pushback for more transparency regarding the case.

Her statement came after files on her father's assassination were released.

Oversight subcommittee approves motion directing chair James Comer to issue subpoena for Ghislaine Maxwell testimony regarding alleged Epstein client list.

Maxwell's counsel confirmed they are in discussions with the government.

In a YouTube interview on Monday, Hunter Biden said his father, former President Joe Biden, was taking Ambien during his disastrous presidential debate in 2024.

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer tells how the bill got across the finish line.

Hunter Biden also denied that cocaine found at the White House was his.