Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to shrink the Education Department remain divided over his proposed restructuring, particularly on how it would reshape federal oversight of schools. While many in the party support reducing the department’s role, concerns persist about potential gaps in accountability and funding for vulnerable student populations. Lawmakers are weighing whether Trump’s plan could weaken protections for disadvantaged groups while streamlining bureaucracy. The debate highlights tensions between ideological goals and practical implementation within the GOP.
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 ...
