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 stated policy goals and operational reality. The move comes as the department faces growing scrutiny over its handling of student loan programs and financial aid distribution. Critics argue the contradiction underscores deeper tensions within the administration’s education agenda.


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 ...