Current Events in U.S. Politics and Education

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President Trump talks about fair deal with China amidst trade war, pushes for U.S.-backed peace deal in Ukraine. Signs executive actions targeting higher education. 19-year-old Kennia Camacho hosts Crisis Communicator radio show in Boyle Heights. Department of Education to resume collections on defaulted student loans.

Key Points

  • President Trump discussing fair deal with China amidst trade war
  • Push for U.S.-backed peace deal in Ukraine
  • Executive actions targeting higher education and K-12 schools
  • Community radio show Crisis Communicator in Boyle Heights
  • Department of Education to resume collections on defaulted student loans

Pros

  • Efforts to address trade issues with China
  • U.S. involvement in peace negotiations in Ukraine
  • Focus on reforming higher education and K-12 education systems
  • Community engagement through Crisis Communicator radio show

Cons

  • Uncertainty in U.S.-China trade relations
  • Tensions over U.S.-backed peace deal with Ukraine
  • Potential impact of executive actions on higher education
  • Resumption of collections on defaulted student loans