Republicans largely back President Donald Trump’s push to reduce the federal Education Department’s role, but some remain skeptical about specific elements of his proposed overhaul. Concerns have surfaced over potential cuts to programs that currently receive bipartisan support, raising questions about how deep the restructuring could go. Lawmakers are weighing whether the administration’s vision aligns with maintaining core educational priorities or risks undermining existing protections. The debate highlights tensions between ideological goals and practical policy concerns within the party.
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 ...
