The Trump administration is expanding hiring efforts at the Federal Student Aid office despite its long-standing pledge to dismantle the agency, raising questions about shifting priorities. An internal presentation reviewed by POLITICO reveals a sharp contrast between rhetoric and action, as the department accelerates recruitment amid broader debates over higher education funding. Critics may see the move as a strategic contradiction, while supporters could argue it reflects ongoing operational needs. The development underscores the tension between policy goals and bureaucratic realities in education reform.


The Trump administration has launched a hiring blitz at the agency it vowed to eliminate, according to an internal presentation reviewed by POLITICO. The Education Department’s Federal Student Aid ...