Trump, Supreme Court and Education Department
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Trump over $6.8 billion education fund freeze threatening after-school programs for 1.4 million kids. Includes impact on low-income families and bipartisan criticism.
On July 7, the US Department of Labor formally withdrew its plan for a rule—introduced during the Biden administration—that would federally end the practice of subminimum wage for disabled people. Over the past decade, 16 states have ended subminimum wage for disabled people, with a few more phasing out this practice.
Democratic leaders have tried to squash impeachment pushes from rank-and-file lawmakers as progressives urge the party to fight harder against Trump.
The U.S. Senate is expected to begin voting Tuesday afternoon on President Trump's formal request to cut $9.4 billion in funding already approved by Congress for foreign assistance and public broadcasting.
The US president announces the agreement on his social media platform but provides no further details on the deal.