Republicans largely back President Donald Trump’s push to reduce the federal Education Department’s role, but some remain skeptical about specific proposals to overhaul the agency. Concerns have been raised over potential cuts to programs that currently serve students and schools, raising questions about whether the changes could leave certain groups without critical support. While the broader goal of limiting federal education oversight aligns with conservative priorities, lawmakers are weighing whether the execution risks disrupting existing initiatives. The debate highlights tensions between ideological goals and practical concerns about protecting education funding structures.
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 ...
