A controversial push to restructure the Education Department under the Trump administration has faced unexpected hurdles, raising questions about the feasibility of broader overhauls. Early missteps in the process could weaken the momentum behind plans to significantly reshape the agency’s role. Meanwhile, the Labor Department has also been drawn into discussions about potential changes, complicating the political and bureaucratic landscape. Critics warn that delays and setbacks may limit the scope of reforms, even as supporters press for deeper cuts and restructuring.
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 ...
