The Excerpt Supreme Court lets Trump fire hundreds of Education Department workers and dismantle the agency
Jul 15, 2025
A recent Supreme Court ruling gives President Trump the green light to fire hundreds of Education Department workers, prompting legal challenges over educational funding. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Trump ramps up military support for Ukraine while the Senate calls for sanctions against Russia. The discussion touches on Trump's loyalists' mixed feelings regarding Jeffrey Epstein revelations and the MLB All-Star Game's return to Atlanta. A compelling mix of legal battles and international defense makes for an engaging listen!
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Supreme Court Enables Education Dept Cuts
- The Supreme Court allowed Trump to proceed with firing hundreds of Education Department workers and dismantling the agency.
- This decision lifts court orders that required rehiring and stopped function transfers to other agencies.
Dissent Warns On Legal Precedent
- The dissenting justices argued the majority is allowing Trump to undermine Congress's laws by firing essential department employees.
- Justice Sotomayor warned colleagues are either naive or willfully ignoring this dangerous precedent.
Lower Courts Protect Education Funding
- Lower courts blocked the firings as they believed the cuts hinder legally required programs.
- They ruled changes of this scale need Congressional approval, given the department's crucial functions.