Republicans who back President Donald Trump’s push to scale back the Education Department remain divided over his proposed restructuring, particularly on how it would affect federal oversight of schools and student loans. While many in the party support reducing the department’s role, concerns persist about potential gaps in accountability and the impact on programs like Pell Grants and civil rights enforcement. Lawmakers are weighing whether the administration’s approach could weaken protections for vulnerable students or disrupt existing education initiatives. The debate highlights tensions between ideological goals and practical implementation within the GOP.
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 ...
