USA TODAY Education Reporter Zach Schermele takes a closer look at President Donald Trump's move to slash the Education Department in half.

Canada and the European Union strike back at Trump tariffs.

The EPA will roll back regulations on power plant emissions and tailpipe pollution.

USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire discusses a Thursday deadline surrounding more federal layoffs. See the federal layoffs so far.

SpaceX cancels a launch to bring astronauts home.

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