Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to shrink the Education Department remain divided over specific proposals to reshape the agency, raising concerns about potential gaps in oversight and student protections. While the broader goal of reducing federal education involvement aligns with their priorities, lawmakers question whether dismantling certain programs could weaken accountability or leave vulnerable populations without critical support. The debate highlights tensions within the party between ideological goals and practical concerns about maintaining educational standards. Critics argue that sweeping changes could disrupt existing initiatives without clear alternatives in place.
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 ...
