President Donald Trump promised for years to abolish the department — which he can't do without congressional approval.

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President Donald Trump signed a record number of executive orders during his first week back at the White House.

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President Trump has promised a “colorblind and merit-based” society, while also equating diversity with incompetence.

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Rhode Island federal judge issues a temporary restraining order against Trump administration's federal funding freeze.

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