A top Trump administration official has proposed major changes to the Department of Education, arguing its functions could be absorbed by other agencies or eliminated entirely, just days after the secretary suggested the shutdown highlighted its perceived redundancy. The plan would shift key responsibilities, including student aid programs and civil rights enforcement, raising questions about how such a restructuring would impact millions of students and families. Critics warn the move could weaken oversight of schools and access to federal funding, while supporters say it reflects a broader push to streamline government operations. The proposal comes amid ongoing debates over the role and size of federal agencies.
Days after U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the government shutdown proved how unnecessary the Department of Education is, the Trump administration announced plans to transition key ...
