Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to shrink the Education Department remain divided over his proposed overhaul, questioning whether his plans could weaken federal oversight of civil rights protections and student loan programs. While many conservatives share the administration’s goal of reducing bureaucracy, some lawmakers express concerns that dismantling key divisions—like those enforcing anti-discrimination policies—could leave vulnerable groups without safeguards. The debate highlights tensions within the party between ideological opposition to federal education involvement and practical worries about unintended consequences for borrowers and minority students. Critics argue the restructuring could strip away accountability measures, while supporters insist it would return authority to states and local communities.
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 ...
