Education Secretary Linda McMahon unexpectedly attended a House Democrats’ press conference regarding the Department of Education’s dismantling, but avoided questions on the timing of the closure. McMahon emphasized the importance of bipartisan cooperation in education and funding continuity, while Democrats pressed her on the shutdown timeline. Trump’s executive order aims to reduce the department’s size, potentially privatizing functions, with Congress likely needing to approve any dismantling efforts.
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Alleged MS-13 member with violent criminal past arrested in Tennessee: police
A 24-year-old suspected MS-13 gang member, Leonel Vargas Jr., was arrested in Nashville, Tennessee, after a year-long manhunt, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. Vargas faces multiple charges, including felony aggravated assault by strangulation, aggravated burglary, and theft, and is ineligible for bond. His extensive criminal history includes prior convictions for domestic assault and probation violations, and ongoing investigations into his MS-13 affiliations are being conducted by local police and ATF agents. Full Article
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