SUMMARY: The White House is preparing an executive order to eliminate the Department of Education, following Donald Trump’s campaign promises. While Trump cannot abolish the agency without Congress’ approval, his order aims to return education control to the states. Trump has criticized the U.S. education system’s performance despite significant spending, and has previously signed orders expanding school choice. Other GOP figures, like Vivek Ramaswamy and Nikki Haley, have also advocated for removing the department. Trump’s education priorities include defunding schools promoting “critical race theory,” investigating discrimination against Asian Americans, and certifying teachers aligned with “patriotic values.”

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SUMMARY: The Super Bowl in New Orleans features a week-long celebration leading up to the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles game, filled with star-studded events. Shaquille O’Neal hosts his carnival-themed “Shaq’s Fun House” with artists like Ludacris, while Flavor Flav performs at Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate. Exclusive parties include Michael Rubin’s invite-only Fanatics event with performances from Post Malone and Travis Scott. Other highlights include the Madden Bowl, Super Bowl Soulful Celebration, and major performances by artists such as Diplo, Cardi B, and T-Pain. The festivities aim to uplift spirits in New Orleans following recent tragedies.

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SUMMARY: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a one-month pause on tariffs after speaking with U.S. President Donald Trump, who confirmed the delay. Mexico will deploy 10,000 National Guard members to curb drug trafficking, particularly fentanyl, while the U.S. commits to limit weapon smuggling into Mexico. Although tariffs against Canada and China are still set to proceed, Trump criticized Canada for its lack of cooperation regarding banking and drug-related issues. Economists warn that the tariffs could raise prices and negatively impact economic growth. The situation remains tense, with uncertainty around potential tariff escalations and their consequences on trade.

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