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  "path": "/2026/02/27/repub/democrats-push-back-against-trump-anti-dei-funding-cuts-for-minority-serving-colleges/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-27T17:26:55.000Z",
  "site": "https://missouriindependent.com",
  "tags": [
    "DC Bureau",
    "Alex Padilla",
    "DEI",
    "Diversity equity and inclusion",
    "Linda McMahon",
    "Mazie Hirono",
    "U.S. Department of Education"
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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats threw a spotlight Thursday on President Donald Trump’s attempts to yank funds away from minority-serving institutions, as the administration tries to end diversity, equity and inclusion policies in schools. Hawaii U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono hosted an unofficial hearing that gathered advocates, leaders, experts and students to sound the alarm on […]",
  "title": "Democrats push back against Trump anti-DEI funding cuts for minority-serving colleges"
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