President Trump's Plans to Dismantle Department of Education Spark Debates

President Donald Trump is preparing plans to dismantle the Department of Education, sparking debates among New York Democrats about its legality and consequences. Democrats argue that defunding the department could have negative impacts on New York students and schools.

Crackdown on Antisemitism in New York Colleges

New York Democrats are introducing bills to crack down on colleges that do not protect students from hate-based discrimination and attacks, particularly antisemitism. The Trump administration's Department of Education is investigating five universities, including Columbia University, for allowing anti-Jewish hate to fester on campus.