Republicans largely back President Trump’s push to reduce the federal Education Department’s role, but some within the party remain skeptical about specific elements of his proposed overhaul. Concerns have emerged over potential cuts to programs that currently receive bipartisan support, raising questions about how sweeping reforms could impact students and schools. While the broader goal of decentralizing education policy aligns with conservative priorities, lawmakers are weighing whether the administration’s approach risks destabilizing existing funding structures. The debate highlights tensions between ideological goals and practical concerns about implementation.
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 ...
