Today, the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Labor (DOL) announced that they have taken additional steps to integrate the nation’s postsecondary education and workforce development programs. Beginning the week of January 20, 2026, staff in the Higher Education Programs (HEP) Division of ED’s Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) will be detailed to work at DOL as the agencies work together to better coordinate Federal postsecondary education programs.   Following the d

KEY POINTS Social isolation is not having relationships, contact with, or support from others. Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, disconnected, or not close to others. Social isolation and loneliness put a person at risk of developing serious mental and physical health conditions. Overview Social isolation and loneliness are widespread problems in the U.S., posing a serious threat to our mental and physical health. About 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. report feeling lonely.

Today, the Justice Department’s Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) filed a complaint in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California challenging California Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137), which prevents oil and gas development activities within 3,200 feet of a so-called “sensitive receptor.” SB 1137 would knock out about one-third of all federally authorized oil and gas leases in California. This lawsuit argues that federal law — specifically, the Min