A bold vow to dismantle the US Department of Education was made early in a president’s second term, with plans to eliminate the agency swiftly. Officials later revealed that the push faced significant hurdles, including resistance from lawmakers and bureaucratic challenges. The effort ultimately stalled, leaving the department intact despite initial political momentum. The story examines how administrative and legislative obstacles derailed the proposal, offering insight into the complexities of major federal restructuring.
In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, he made a blunt promise about the US Department of Education: “We’re going to shut it down as quickly as possible.” In a matter of months, 40 ...
