President and Administration
Many of Trump’s early actions are unpopular, Post-Ipsos poll finds: According to a Washington Post-Ipsos poll, President Trump's actions at the start of a second term…
Heel Doge? GOP Unease Towards Cuts Rise: Some Republicans are pushing back against President Trump’s deep budget cuts, led by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)…
Sen. Mitch McConnell won’t seek reelection in 2026, ending long tenure as Republican power broker: Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell announced…
HUD reportedly faces significant workforce reductions and policy shifts under Trump administration directives: On February 14, reports emerged that the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will undergo substantial workforce reductions, with at least 40 percent of staff…
Trump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, officials say: President Donald Trump plans to dissolve the U.S. Postal Service’s leadership and place it under the Commerce Department…
USDA suspends two diversity initiatives amid larger crackdown: The USDA has suspended two diversity-focused educational programs: the 1890 Scholars Program, which provided scholarships…
California
California bill aims to help deported college students: California Assembly Higher Education Chair Mike Fong has introduced a bill that would allow deported community college student…
CA SB243 (25R): California bill to prevent youth chatbot addiction draws support from health experts: California State Senator Steve Padilla has introduced SB 243…
Covered California touts record enrollment but warns of potential Trump cuts: Covered California reports 1.98 million people have enrolled in health insurance for 2025, with 350,000 new enrollees…
Education
DEI Programs Are Lawful Under Federal Civil Rights Laws and Supreme Court Precedent: A memo shared by leading legal scholars for university leaders, general counsel offices…