A controversial push to restructure the Education Department under the Trump administration has faced setbacks, raising questions about the viability of broader plans to overhaul the agency. Early missteps in the process—including internal resistance and procedural hurdles—could weaken the momentum behind more sweeping reforms. Critics argue the delays highlight deeper challenges in executing major bureaucratic changes, while supporters maintain the effort remains a priority. The outcome may hinge on whether officials can navigate the obstacles without derailing the initiative entirely.
The stumbles of an early Trump administration experiment to carve up the Education Department risks undercutting the president’s more dramatic demolition plan for the agency. The Labor Department ...
