The NewsWorthy Cabinet-Level Shakeup, School Mental Health Cuts & Book Brigade - Friday, May 2, 2025
May 2, 2025
Major changes are underway in Trump's administration, including a cabinet shuffle and new policies on mental health funding in schools. There's also a fresh focus on vaccine innovations and religious liberty initiatives. Excitingly, advancements in AI are in the spotlight, with improved search technologies and the advent of driverless trucks. Plus, get ready for the thrills of the Kentucky Derby and a heartwarming community effort to support a local bookstore, celebrating togetherness amidst the hustle and bustle.
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Rare Dual Role in Security
- President Trump replaced his national security advisor Mike Waltz with Marco Rubio, who now holds both roles.
- This move makes Rubio the first since Henry Kissinger to hold both positions simultaneously.
Limits on Immigration Law Use
- A federal judge ruled Trump cannot use the Alien Enemies Act to expel migrants without hearings.
- The ruling clarified the law applies only during military invasions, limiting its peacetime use.
Mental Health School Grants Cut
- The Education Department is cutting mental health grants linked to the Safer Communities Act.
- The cuts follow claims that funds were used for race-based hiring quotas unrelated to mental health.