Colleges already have been returning to Betsy DeVos' 2020 rules since a federal judge in Kentucky overturned the Biden administration's Title IX rules. Florida also sued to block the rules in another jurisdiction.

The US Department of Education mandates the implementation of Trump-era policies for handling sexual misconduct investigations in schools and universities, following a federal court ruling. Critics argue that these rules,

On Friday, Pete Hegseth became the second person to be confirmed to a cabinet secretary post when Vice President JD Vance cast the deciding vote, ensuring he will be the next defense secretary. Ms. Murkowski and Ms. Collins also voted against him, along with Senator Mitch McConnell, Republican of Kentucky.

The Senate just barely confirmed Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary last week. Mitch McConnell’s vote against him in particular could spell trouble for Trump's shakiest nominees, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr,

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky voted against President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth.

Veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth will be the next secretary of defense after the Senate confirmed him by the narrowest of margins.

Schools and universities responding to complaints of sexual misconduct must return to requirements for live hearings and more protections for accused students.

Editor’s note: U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos resigned from her post effective Jan. 8, 2021, saying there was “no mistaking” the impact that President Donald Trump’s rhetoric had ...

Schools and universities go back to policies that include requirements for live hearings and more protections for accused students, according to guidance issued by the Education Department.

A Trump administration official told schools the department will use 2020 Title IX rules to enforce federal law barring discrimination on the basis of sex.

Schools responding to sexual misconduct complaints must return to earlier Trump policies, with live hearings and more protections for accused students.

Biden’s Title IX update proposed to end DeVos’ requirement of live hearings for sexual assault cases. The update allowed for hearings, yet also permitted campus officials to question students separately. It also allowed more campus employees to inform officials of suspected cases.