Aaron Gifford
Author
Aaron Gifford has written for several daily newspapers, magazines, and specialty publications and also served as a federal background investigator and Medicare fraud analyst. He graduated from the University at Buffalo and is based in Upstate New York.
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Education Department Probes Berkeley Over Alleged Failure to Report Chinese Donations
Federal law requires schools to disclose substantial foreign gifts and contracts to the Department of Education twice a year.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin Effort to Remove DEI From Public Schools
The judge ruled that the Department of Education’s requirements were vague and gave no examples of DEI practices that violated civil rights laws.
Trump Signs Orders Ending DEI in University Accreditation, Requiring Foreign Gift Disclosure
The list includes foreign donation disclosure requirements at universities and an end to ’restorative justice' practices in public schools.
White House Responds to Harvard Lawsuit Over Federal Funding
Harvard University on April 21 sued the Trump administration over its halting of more than $2 billion in federal contracts and grants.
Harvard Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Freeze
The lawsuit was filed as the administration plans to withhold another $1 billion from the university.
Trump Floats Revoking Harvard’s Tax-Exempt Status—What Is It?
If the IRS rescinds the university’s tax-exempt status, the dispute will likely go to the courts.
Texas House Passes Universal School Choice Bill
Gov. Greg Abbott said he’ll sign the $1 billion measure into law before the 2025–2026 academic year.
Trump Backs Texas Legislators for Pushing School Vouchers Bill
The larger $8 billion public school funding bill is still being discussed and has implications for school choice.
Attorney General Bondi Announces Lawsuit Against Maine Over Boys in Girls’ Sports
The Department of Justice will consider retroactively pulling funding from schools that continue to allow transgender boys to compete in girls’ sports.
Harvard’s Standoff With Trump Administration Presages Court Battles
Federal agencies freeze $2.2 billion and accuse the university of reinforcing an entitlement mindset and violating civil rights laws.
