Trump signs executive order eliminating the Department of Education



President Donald Trump issued a historic executive order that abolished the Department of Education, a promise he had made during the 2024 presidential campaign.

Democrats have furiously opposed the efforts by some Republicans to close the ED on the basis that the agency has been ineffective and costly for the taxpayer.

'Closing the Department of Education would provide children and their families the opportunity to escape a system that is failing them.'

Trump signed the order at a ceremony at the White House Thursday.

"Today we take a very historic action that was 45 years in the making," said the president. "In a few moments, I will sign an executive order to begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all."

The audience applauded loudly at the announcement.

"After 45 years, the United States spends more money on education by far than any other country and spends likewise, by far, more money per pupil, and it's not even close. But yet, we rank near the bottom of the list in terms of success," he added. "Closing the Department of Education would provide children and their families the opportunity to escape a system that is failing them."

Democrats have opposed proposals to shut down the agency by arguing that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally close a department that was implemented by congressional vote. A group of attorneys general from 20 states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration that claimed the action would deprive students of quality education.

"The dismantling of the Department will also result in the termination of afterschool programs," according to the lawsuit. "Regardless of what alternative resources are put in the place of the Department of Education, the process of the Department's dismantling will create and has created chaos, disruption, uncertainty, delays and confusion for Plaintiff States and their residents."

Defenders of the president say the agency has failed in its mission to improve education based on national testing that has showed worsening outcomes for several decades.

As part of the ceremony, children were seated at school desks on both sides of the president. Before he signed, Trump turned to two students and asked them, "Should I do it?"

They each nodded in approval.

Here's the video of the president's announcement:

President Trump: "Today we take a very historic action that was 45 years in the making. In a few moments, I will sign an executive order to begin eliminating the federal Department of Education once and for all." pic.twitter.com/nKoPs1JPvw
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Tim Walz mocks Tesla's stock slide and gets obliterated by Elon Musk's brutal response



Failed vice presidential candidate Tim Walz said that he would look at Tesla's stock price to get a little "boost" of happiness, but Elon Musk responded with a ruthless barb.

Many on the left have taken aim at Musk's companies to protest his support of and participation in the Trump administration. Some Tesla vehicles and dealerships have been targeted with vandalism, including arson.

'I don’t know whether to pity his ignorance or be disgusted by the joy he takes in the pain of others.'

Walz mocked Tesla's stock price, which has lost more than 50% in value from its peak in December, during a speech on Tuesday in Wisconsin.

"They got that little stock app. I added Tesla to it to give me a little boost during the day," said Walz to the audience. "$225 and dropping! And if you own one, we're not blaming you. You can take dental floss and pull the Tesla thing off, you know."

While the audience was receptive to his jab at Musk, the tech billionaire responded on the X platform, which he also owns.

"Sometimes when I need a little boost, I look at the @JDVance portrait in the @WhiteHouse and thank the Lord," he replied.

Others pounced on Walz's comments to make fun of the failed Democratic candidate.

"‘Tampon’ Tim Walz rooting against an American company like Tesla is both petty and gross. Maybe he should focus more on governing his poorly run state than attacking one of the world's most innovative companies," responded Steve Cortes, a former Trump aide.

"Says a lot about this small man that he wishes ill on a great American company. I don’t know whether to pity his ignorance or be disgusted by the joy he takes in the pain of others," responded former sports broadcaster Michele TaFoya.

"Someone should tell TimWalz that people can hate Elon — but that doesn’t mean they still don’t wanna see their stock accounts go down," replied reporter Peter Hamby.

Walz's post on social media garnered more than 24 million interactions.

Trump has said that he would seek to designate attacks on Tesla as "domestic terrorism." In the most recent incident of violence, five Tesla vehicles were damaged in an arson attack, according to Las Vegas police. The suspect also fired a gun at least three times into the vehicles.

Here's video of Walz's comments:

Is Tim Walz encouraging more Radical Democrat Terrorism against Tesla dealerships?

“Look at the Tesla stock if you need a little boost during the day.” pic.twitter.com/LitJxPMkxl
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VIDEO: NASA astronauts stranded in space by the Biden admin splash down in SpaceX capsule



Two astronauts stranded at the International Space Station were successfully rescued by SpaceX on Tuesday afternoon.

Astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore were originally meant to be at the space station for a week-long mission but that turned into a nine-month ordeal after problems were detected with the return capsule.

'This rescue embodies America at its best—we can still achieve great things.'

President Donald Trump tasked Elon Musk's aerospace company with bringing back the pair, who rode in the SpaceX Dragon capsule alongside NASA astronaut Nick Hague and Russian cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov.

Video showed the space capsule splashing down into the newly renamed Gulf of America off the coast of Tallahassee, Florida.

NASA posted video of the four astronauts after they arrived back to Earth.

"Recovery teams will now help the crew out of Dragon, a standard process for all crew members after returning from long-duration missions," the post read.

Musk had claimed in February that he had offered to Biden and his administration to bring back the astronauts, but they refused the proposal. Two former NASA officials denied the allegation.

"President Trump pledged to rescue the astronauts stranded in space for nine months. Today, they safely splashed down in the Gulf of America," read a message from the White House.

"This is what the Golden Age of Space Transportation looks like!" said Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy. "They were forgotten for nine months in space, but thanks to @POTUS' leadership no American gets left behind."

"Welcome home, astronauts Wilmore, Williams, and Crew-9," said Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. "This rescue embodies America at its best—we can still achieve great things. I'm proud of the role Florida plays in the space industry and that we were the launching and landing point for this impressive mission."

Some noted on social media that dolphins could be seen jumping near the capsule in the gulf.

Here's video of the splash down:

The astronauts who were stranded in space by the Biden administration have been brought back by Trump and Elon

🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/2wUHmrv5d1
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VIDEO: Trump says all of the JFK files will be released Tuesday



President Donald Trump announced Monday that all of the files related to the assassination of John F. Kennedy are going to be released Tuesday.

"We are tomorrow announcing and giving all of the Kennedy files, so people have been waiting for decades for this," said the president, who was speaking to reporters from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.

'I don't believe we're going to redact anything. I said don't redact; you can't redact.'

"And I've instructed my people that are responsible, lots of different people, put together by [Director of National Intelligence] Tulsi Gabbard," he added.

"And that's gonna be released tomorrow," said Trump. "We have a tremendous amount of paper; you got a lot of reading. I don't believe we're going to redact anything. I said don't redact; you can't redact."

He told reporters that he had seen the files and that they were very interesting but did not give any details.

"But we're going to be releasing the JFK files. And that would be tomorrow," he added. "It's approximately 80,000 pages. So it's a lot of stuff, and you'll make your own determination."

In February Trump tasked Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida with the release of the JFK files.

"This will no longer be a task force that makes bold promises only to fade into irrelevance or send strongly worded letters," Luna said at the time.

"This will be a relentless pursuit of truth and transparency, and we will not stop until the American people have the answers they deserve," she added. "We will cut through the bureaucracy, challenge the stonewalling, and ensure that the American people finally get the truth that they have been denied for far too long."

On Tuesday, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) denied an accusation from Tucker Carlson that he had blocked the employment of somebody in the intelligence community because the person was in favor of releasing the assassination files. Carlson implied that the CIA or another government department had compromised Cotton in order to keep the records secret.

Here's the video of Trump's comments:

TRUMP ANNOUNCES HIS ADMINISTRATION IS RELEASING THE JFK FILES TOMORROW🚨

"People have been waiting for decades. I don't believe we're going to redact anything. We're going to be releasing the JFK Files. It's approximately 80,000 pages." pic.twitter.com/WsdgKZzMy0
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) March 17, 2025

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VIDEO: Trump says Chuck Schumer has 'become a Palestinian,' insults Rosie O'Donnell again at White House meeting



President Donald Trump took swipes at two of his oldest foes during an eventful meeting at the White House on Wednesday.

He ripped into Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and tossed a rhetorical jab at comedian Rosie O'Donnell, who had recently confirmed she fled from the U.S. at least in part because of Trump's election. Trump was meeting with Irish Taoiseach Micheal Martin when he took questions from reporters.

'He used to be Jewish. He's not Jewish anymore.'

The president expressed his displeasure with Schumer after he came out against the revocation of the student visa of Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil, who is accused of participating in violent protests on campus and intimidating Jewish students.

"Chuck Schumer is a Palestinian as far as I'm concerned. You know he's become a Palestinian. He used to be Jewish. He's not Jewish anymore. He's a Palestinian. OK!" Trump said before reporters.

Schumer had said Tuesday he disagreed with Khalil's policies but that he supported the university dealing with the issue rather than immigration officials.

"I abhor many of the opinions and policies that Mahmoud Khalil holds and supports, and have made my criticism of the antisemitic actions at Columbia loudly known. Mr. Khalil is also legal permanent resident here, and his wife, who is 8-months pregnant, is an American citizen," wrote Schumer on social media.

"The Trump administration’s DHS must articulate any criminal charges or facts that would justify his detention or the initiation of deportation proceedings against him," he added. "If the administration cannot prove he has violated any criminal law to justify taking this severe action and is doing it for the opinions he has expressed, then that is wrong, they are violating the First Amendment protections we all enjoy and should drop their wrongheaded action."

Here's Trump's comments on Schumer:

President Trump: "Chuck Schumer is a Palestinian as far as I'm concerned. He used to be Jewish. He's not Jewish anymore. He's a Palestinian." pic.twitter.com/XWpRuhIBnc
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) March 12, 2025

Trump also ridiculed O'Donnell after she said she moved to Ireland and would not return until everyone's rights were respected.

"Ireland is known for very fun-loving people, great attitude, many in this room right now. Why in the world would you let Rosie O'Donnell move to Ireland? She's just going to lower your happiness level,” a reporter asked the Irish leader, who laughed.

"Thank you, I like that question," said Trump.

“Do you know who she is? You're better off not knowing," Trump joked to Martin.

His jab garnered much laughter from the reporters and others in the room.

Here's the interaction about O'Donnell:

Reporter: “Why in the world would you let Rosie O'Donnell move to Ireland?”

President Trump: “Do you know who she is? You're better off not knowing.”

😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/fVf5SAwmTZ
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) March 12, 2025

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Rosie O'Donnell has fled America, will return when all citizens 'have equal rights'



Rosie O'Donnell confirmed that she has fled to Ireland and suggested that politics were at least partly the reason for her emigration.

O'Donnell said on the video posted to her official TikTok account that she moved away in January.

'When it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America, that's when we will consider coming back.'

"It's been pretty wonderful, I have to say. The people are so loving and so kind, so welcoming. And I'm very grateful," she said.

"I was never someone who thought I would move to another country. That's what I decided would be the best for myself and my 12-year-old child. And here we are," she added.

She hinted that she might return to the U.S. if the political situation reverses.

"It's been heartbreaking to see what's happening politically and hard for me personally as well. The personal is political, as we all know," O'Donnell said.

"You know, I'm happy," she added. "I miss my other kids. I miss my friends. I miss many things about life there at home, and I'm trying to find a home here in this beautiful country, and when it is safe for all citizens to have equal rights there in America, that's when we will consider coming back."

O'Donnell famously got into a feud with Trump long before he became president. In 2015 at the first Republican presidential primary debate, Megyn Kelly challenged Trump about his insults against women.

“You’ve called women you don’t like ‘fat pigs,’ ‘dogs,’ ‘slobs,’ and ‘disgusting animals,’” Kelly said.

“Only Rosie O’Donnell,” Trump joked.

Here's the video of O'Donnell's statement:

Rosie O’Donnell confirms she has fled the United States following Trump’s election: “When it’s safe for all citizens to have equal rights in America, that’s when we will consider coming back. It’s been heartbreaking to see what’s happening politically.” pic.twitter.com/ZUcboaBGcY
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) March 11, 2025

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Sen. Tom Cotton denies accusation from Tucker Carlson about JFK files



Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas forcefully denied an allegation from Tucker Carlson that he had shut down the release of files about the assassination of John F. Kennedy.

Carlson was interviewing Chris Cuomo when he asserted that a Republican senator had opposed the release of the JFK files and eventually accused Cotton.

'I would’ve told him. He has texted me multiple times in recent weeks, so he knows how to reach me.'

Cotton denied the allegations on Tuesday.

"This is false. I have no problem releasing the 'JFK files.' Had @tuckercarlson asked me, I would’ve told him. He has texted me multiple times in recent weeks, so he knows how to reach me," said the senator on social media.

Carlson at first did not disclose the name of the senator but claimed that the politician had opposed the hiring of someone to a job in the intelligence community because that person would push for the release of the files.

"You have a sitting member of the United States Senate whose main goal is to keep those files secret. And then you have to ask yourself why!" he said. "Exactly! Why?"

Cuomo pressed Carlson to reveal the name of the senator, and he claimed it was Cotton.

"Kinda makes people suspicious of you, by the way!" Cuomo replied. "... And you didn't go to him and find out why?"

"Well, I need to sit down with him. I'm not sure that he'll do an interview with me," Carlson responded.

Cotton appeared to directly respond to Carlson in another post on social media.

"I would’ve explained that I’ve never spoken to President Trump or his associates or administration officials about the files," he added, "never objected to the appointment of any person because of the files, and have complete faith that [Director of National Intelligence] Tulsi Gabbard, [CIA Director] John Ratcliffe, [U.S. Attorney General] Pam Bondi, [FBI Director] Kash Patel, and other officials will release the files as appropriate in accordance with President Trump’s directive."

In February, Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida announced that she was tasked with leading the effort to identify and release the JFK files.

Here's the video of Carlson's accusation:

Tucker Carlson claims GOP Senator Tom Cotton is trying to block the release of the JFK Files: pic.twitter.com/bU9G2fhtyq
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) March 11, 2025

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Democrats join forces with Republicans to censure Al Green for Trump speech outburst



The House formally censured Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas on Thursday after he repeatedly interrupted President Donald Trump's congressional address Tuesday night.

After multiple disruptions and warnings during Trump's speech, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) ordered Green to be escorted from the House chamber by the sergeant at arms. House Republicans promptly filed a resolution to censure the disruptive Democrat the following day.

'Any Democrat who is concerned about regaining the trust and respect of the American people should join House Republicans in this effort.'

The House eventually voted to adopt the resolution in a 224-198 vote. Ultimately, 10 Democrats joined 214 Republicans to pass the resolution censuring Green.

Speaker Johnson directs the Sergeant-at-Arms to restore order and remove Democrat Rep. Al Green from the chamber: pic.twitter.com/Lx6pvCMYOR
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) March 5, 2025

"Rep. Al Green’s shameful and egregious behavior during President Trump’s Joint Address disgraced the institution of Congress and the constituents he serves," Johnson said in a Thursday post on X. "Despite my repeated warnings, he refused to cease his antics and I was forced to remove him from the chamber."

"He deliberately violated House rules, and an expeditious vote of censure is an appropriate remedy," Johnson added. "Any Democrat who is concerned about regaining the trust and respect of the American people should join House Republicans in this effort."

A House censure is a formal condemnation of the member on behalf of Congress, but it rarely results in anything beyond this. The typical consequence of a censure is damage to the individual's reputation, but it may carry a heavier punishment depending on the severity of the offense.

Following the censure, House Democrats and Republicans devolved into a shouting match on the floor.

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JD Vance says mass deportations have been stalled because Biden 'gutted' immigration enforcement



Vice President JD Vance said Wednesday that the greatest obstacle to the mass deportations promised by President Donald Trump was policies implemented by the previous Biden administation.

Vance was responding to a question from Blaze Media national correspondent Julio Rosas about some disappointment in the number of deportations since Trump took office 44 days ago. The vice president took questions after visiting the Mexico-U.S. border at Eagle Pass, Texas.

'We don't have to go around and arrest every person, but we will enforce the American people's immigration laws.'

"A lot of attention has been turned to the interior, since obviously there's been a lot of illegal immigrants. What is, in your opinion, the biggest obstacle to actually carrying out President Trump's mass deportations?" asked Rosas. "Even though, yes, apprehensions and arrests and deportations have gone up in his first month, but a lot of people were expecting a bigger capacity for deportations."

"So let me say a few things about that," Vance responded.

"First of all, Rome wasn't built in a day. And we have seen pretty significant increases in deportations and apprehensions and arrests, but we have to remember that President Biden gutted the entire immigration enforcement regime of this country. We are trying to rebuild so that we actually empower people to enforce the immigration laws of the American people," he added.

"It's common sense; it's what the American people want us to do," Vance said.

"There's a couple of other things that we are working on, and I don't want go get ahead of any public announcements, but one of the ways that we wanted to make sure that we're enforcing our border is that we make it easier for people who are here illegally to go back home of their own accord," he continued.

"We don't have to go around and arrest every person, but we will enforce the American people's immigration laws," Vance said. "If you're here illegally, the message from our administration is: You should go back home, and if you want to come to the United States, apply through the proper channels. That's an important thing that we're doing."

He went to say that another obstacle is the cost of enforcement, which he said the administration is prioritizing in order to continue increasing immigration enforcement.

"We've made a lot of progress, but we're gonna keep working on it over the remainder of the president's term," he concluded.

Here's video of the full exchange:

Blaze National Correspondent @Julio_Rosas11: "A lot of attention has been turned to the Interior, what is in your opinion the biggest obstacle to actually carrying out President Trump's mass deportations?"

VP Vance: "First of all, Rome wasn't built in a day. We have seen… pic.twitter.com/xAWPiRDIMD
— TheBlaze (@theblaze) March 5, 2025

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