Trump administration launches probe into New York agency for banning Native American sports mascots

The US Department of Education launched an investigation into the New York Department of Education over its ban on Native American sports mascots after a Long Island high school's mascot was at the center of the probe. The investigation follows a complaint about the NYDOE's policy change, which was implemented in response to criticism from some groups that deemed the mascots culturally insensitive and derogatory. The US Department of Education is examining whether the ban violates federal law or executive orders regarding freedom of expression and the rights of Native American students. The probe is ongoing, with no further details available at this time.