Federal judges dealt two legal blows to the Trump administration’s education policies on Thursday, ruling that the U.S. Department of Education had improperly canceled key programs in separate court cases. The decisions highlight ongoing legal challenges to the administration’s approach to federal education funding and oversight, raising questions about the future of these initiatives. Legal experts suggest the rulings could force the department to reconsider its actions or face further enforcement actions. The outcomes underscore the contentious nature of education policy under the current administration.


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 ...