Oklahoma’s Department of Education has reversed a 2024 mandate that required teachers to keep the Christian Bible in every classroom and incorporate it into lesson plans. The directive had been challenged for its constitutionality, leading to an official rescission in 2025.

Oklahoma’s new state superintendent announced there will be no Bibles or biblical curriculum distributed in public schools, reversing the stance held by his predecessor, Ryan Walters. The shift, revealed in Oklahoma City, underscores a significant policy change for the state’s education system.

The Trump administration announced it will not move forward with a rule requiring airlines to offer compensation for flight cancellations and changes caused by carriers. This reverses a Biden-era initiative designed to protect stranded travelers through financial relief and other support.

In a wide-ranging editorial, readers respond to the reversal of a ban on binary gun triggers and comment on issues spanning DHS payments, vaccines, Hennepin Healthcare, and student loans. Their letters reflect evolving dialogues about public policy and health matters that affect everyday life.

In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has abandoned plans to withhold Social Security payments from recipients over past overpayments caused by government mistakes. The reversal spares beneficiaries from potential financial hardship due to errors they did not cause.