Trump’s School Safety Commission Won’t Look at Guns, Betsy DeVos Says
Ms. DeVos, the education secretary, said in a hearing that guns were “not part of the commission’s charge,” prompting senators to ask how the panel could avoid the subject.
Fact check of the day: Trump vs. the Philadelphia Eagles
President Trump called off a White House event set for Tuesday that was to honor the winners of the 2018 Super Bowl. But only a few members of the N.F.L. team were planning to attend in the first place.
Excerpts From the Higher Ed Leaders Forum
Top education experts shared their thoughts at panel discussions and other onstage conversations at the event hosted by The New York Times.
Scott Pruitt Sought ‘Business Opportunity’ With Chick-fil-A While Leading E.P.A.
Internal emails show the E.P.A. administrator had an employee pursue a meeting with Chick-fil-A’s chief executive to discuss a “business opportunity” for his wife.
China Offers to Buy Nearly $70 Billion of American Goods if U.S. Halts Tariffs
China offered American officials the package in trade talks last weekend, but the deal could quickly fizzle as the White House continues with its plans to impose tariffs on the country.
Remembering Kate Spade
The American fashion designer was found dead in her Manhattan apartment on June 5, 2018. Ms. Spade was known for her bold, colorful and classy aesthetic. She was 55.
So It’s on to High School Now? Here’s a Bullet Shield for Your Backpack
A Catholic school in Pennsylvania gave out a few dozen bullet-resistant shields to eighth graders and teachers.
Crowdfunding a Funeral: How the Internet Helps Lay Affairs to Rest
Online campaigns are increasingly popular, and families often appreciate strangers’ kindness. But critics worry that it leaves people unprepared for the inevitable.
Medicare’s Trust Fund Is Set to Run Out in 8 Years. Social Security, 16.
Projections worsened over the past year for Medicare and Social Security’s old-age program, showing no sign of the economic surge promised after last year’s tax cuts.
White House Celebration Goes On, Without the Eagles
In brief remarks during the event, which had originally been meant to honor the Super Bowl champions, the president did not mention the team as he urged Americans to always stand for the anthem.
White House Unblocks Twitter Users Who Sued Trump, but Appeals Ruling
The seven Twitter users had been blocked from interacting with the president’s account after criticizing or mocking him, a move that a judge ruled violated their rights.
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