A Journey of Hope Turned to Despair

Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education could hurt rural and low-income schools. Axios reports that states that voted for Trump might be hit the hardest. 

Venezuelans were sent from the U.S. to El Salvador after the Trump administration alleged, without sharing evidence, that they belonged to a gang. The Washington Post’s Silvia Foster-Frau explains how the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 factors in. 

Canada doesn’t have the same issues as the U.S. when it comes to egg prices. NPR lays out why. 

Plus, Canada’s new prime minister called for a snap election, Pope Francis was released from the hospital, and Idaho residents are standing up for a teacher and her “Everyone Is Welcome Here” classroom poster.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.