Kavya Beheraj/Axios A new city campaign aims to close the whopping 11-year life expectancy gap between Black Chicagoans and their non-Black peers. The big picture: As the city enters an era where its ...

At the heart of the issue is adjunctive eligibility, a streamlined process that allows families to qualify for WIC if they are already enrolled in other income-tested programs like Medicaid or SNAP.

WIC is a USDA program for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to age 5. It offers healthy food to supplement their diets, personalized nutrition ...

COMPLAINTS. THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH, OR CDPH, INVESTIGATED. BUT IN A LETTER, THE AGENCY TOLD MATTHEW HIS ALLEGATIONS DID NOT FALL WITHIN ITS LIMITED JURISDICTION. MATTHEW SENT ...

A preliminary executive order calling for the elimination of the Department of Education has been drafted for President Donald Trump, as reported by USA TODAY. Trump has long touted ending the ...

The U.S. Department of Education is headed for some major changes, with the department cutting its workforce by nearly 50% as the Trump administration proceeds with its plans to dismantle the ...

DOGE removed any mention of a long-dead contract from its website, where the government-cutting team has repeatedly posted erroneous “receipts” inflating its success. By David A. Fahrenthold ...

WASHINGTON – As President Donald Trump continues his campaign to gut federal agencies, one of his favorite targets has been the U.S. Department of Education, which he has vowed to close.

Former Education Secretary Arne Duncan explains the potential impact. Photo illustration: Ryan Trefes President Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as Thursday aimed at ...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has said he wants his new education chief, Linda McMahon, to “put herself out of a job” and close the Education Department. McMahon was confirmed by the ...

The Education Department sent an email to staffers Friday saying if they quit by Monday night they will receive a $25,000 cash payout. A department official confirmed the email, which warned of ...