Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to scale back the Education Department remain skeptical about specific elements of his proposed overhaul, signaling potential internal divisions within the party over how far to go in restructuring federal education policy. Concerns appear focused on the practicality of dismantling certain programs while ensuring accountability and continuity in education funding. The debate highlights tensions between broader ideological goals and the logistical challenges of reshaping decades-old federal structures. Lawmakers are weighing whether Trump’s vision aligns with maintaining core educational standards or risks leaving gaps in student support.
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 ...
