Trump's Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education & Call with Zelenskyy

Dismantling the Department of Education

• 🏛️ President Trump is set to sign an executive order initiating the dismantling of the Department of Education.
• 🎯 The White House states the order aims to empower parents, states, and communities to improve student outcomes.
• ❓ Exact details remain unclear, including how student loans will be managed.
• ⚠️ Full closure of the department would necessitate congressional approval.
• 📉 Previous efforts by the department included a goal to slash the workforce by 50%.
• 🚫 A senior administration official confirmed that student loans and Title I funding will not be affected by this order.
• 📊 Federal funding constitutes only 10-14% of K-12 education dollars, with most funding coming from state and local sources.
• 👩‍🏫 Teachers' groups, like the American Federation of Teachers, express concern over potential impacts on vulnerable students and have vowed legal action.

Trump's Call with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

• 📞 President Trump had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, following a call with Russian President Putin.
• 🤝 The White House described the call as productive, lasting about an hour.
• ⚡ Zelenskyy reportedly requested additional air defense systems, which Trump agreed to help facilitate.
• 💡 Trump also discussed Ukraine's electrical supply and nuclear power plants, suggesting American ownership for protection and support.
• ✈️ Technical teams are expected to begin negotiations in Saudi Arabia regarding these matters.