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Senate Democrats press Education Department over minority-serving funds it shifted elsewhere

Senate Democrats hit the Education Department over what they call an illegal reallocation of minority-serving institution money. The fight is politically combustible because it mixes higher-ed funding, race-conscious programs, and the administration’s habit of treating congressional intent like a suggestion.

Why it matters: education funding

First recorded Oct 16, 2026·Meaningfully updated 1 day ago

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