Federal judges dealt two legal blows to the Trump administration’s education policies this week, ruling that the U.S. Department of Education improperly canceled key programs without following required procedures. The decisions come as part of separate lawsuits challenging the legality of the cancellations, which affected financial aid and regulatory frameworks for students. Legal experts suggest the rulings could force the administration to reconsider its approach to education funding and oversight. Courts are now expected to determine whether the cancellations will be reinstated or permanently blocked.


The second Trump administration’s education agenda suffered two setbacks in federal court on Thursday, as judges ruled in separate cases that the U.S. Department of Education unlawfully canceled ...