Republicans largely back President Donald Trump’s push to reduce the federal Education Department’s role but remain skeptical about specific elements of his proposed overhaul, including potential cuts to programs they consider essential. While the party broadly supports streamlining or eliminating certain federal education initiatives, lawmakers have raised concerns about how the changes could impact funding for local schools and vulnerable student populations. The debate highlights tensions within the GOP between ideological opposition to federal overreach and practical worries about unintended consequences for education policy. Full details on which programs face scrutiny—and how lawmakers plan to address the gaps—are still emerging.
Republicans generally supportive of President Donald Trump’s goal of dismantling the Education Department still have their doubts about key parts of his plans for the agency, with one GOP lawmaker ...
