California officials and education advocates have criticized a Trump administration proposal to dismantle a key federal department, drawing parallels with similar moves across the country. The plan, revealed Tuesday, targets a long-standing agency responsible for overseeing education and workforce development programs. Critics argue the restructuring could weaken protections for students, teachers, and vulnerable communities by reducing federal oversight. Supporters of the initiative claim it aims to streamline operations, though opponents warn of potential gaps in critical services.


California state officials and some education advocates joined others around the country in condemning a plan announced Tuesday by the Trump administration to disassemble the U.S. Department of ...