Two ways Trump aims to reshape government. And, how U.S. children are doing in school
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President Trump is attempting to reshape the federal government significantly, as evidenced by a memo to pause funding and a proposed voluntary departure for federal employees. However, a U.S. District Judge swiftly blocked the memo. Meanwhile, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faces scrutiny during his hearings for the Department of Health and Human Services leadership. The Nation's Report Card has released results showcasing continuing declines in students' math and reading skills, revealing worsened performance due to COVID-19, alongside pre-existing inequities in education.
The Nation's Report Card reveals students are facing steep learning losses in math and reading, exacerbated by the pandemic, highlighting long-standing achievement gaps.
President Trump issued a memo to pause trillions in federal financial assistance, which was quickly blocked by a U.S. District Judge, illustrating ongoing government changes.
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