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Repubs and Dems clash over parental opt-out rights in education after Supreme Court ruling involving LGBTQ+ books

Repubs and Dems clash over parental opt-out rights in education after Supreme Court ruling involving LGBTQ+ books

by Cate Bouvet | Feb 10, 2026 | Education, Featured, Politics

Seven months after a Supreme Court Case gave parents sweeping rights to remove their children from lessons that violate religious beliefs, Republicans conveyed concerns Tuesday about school districts ignoring the ruling while Democrats voiced fears that the ruling...

House conflicted over One Big Beautiful Bill Act changes to federal student loans and solution to rising college costs

by Cate Bouvet | Feb 4, 2026 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — In a debate over how to best address rising college tuition, the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee discussed the consequences of recent changes to federal student loan policy on American families.  ​ At Wednesday’s hearing,...
Repubs, Dems divided over school choice solution amid struggling education system

Repubs, Dems divided over school choice solution amid struggling education system

by Cate Bouvet | Jan 28, 2026 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON — In a debate over how to fix the struggling American education system, senators disputed policies that allow public education funds to follow students to schools of their choice, including private schools. ​“Traditional schools work for many students, what...
One year into Trump’s second term, protesters march to White House

One year into Trump’s second term, protesters march to White House

by Cate Bouvet | Jan 22, 2026 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – One year into President Donald Trump’s second term, hundreds of people gathered to march to the White House to demand that ICE and the National Guard leave D.C. on Tuesday.  The march began at 14th and U Street NW, where protesters held yellow picket...
Senators are unanimous on the need to protect children from social media, AI

Senators are unanimous on the need to protect children from social media, AI

by Cate Bouvet | Jan 15, 2026 | Education, Featured

WASHINGTON – Republican and Democratic Senators on Thursday expressed similar concerns over the harmful effects of social media and AI on children, highlighting the need to address the “societal emergency” through federal regulations at a Senate Commerce,...

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