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 schools and student loans. While the party broadly supports reducing the department’s role, lawmakers express concerns about potential gaps in accountability and protections for borrowers. The debate highlights tensions between ideological goals and practical implementation, with some wary of unintended consequences for education funding and civil rights enforcement. Critics argue the changes may leave vulnerable students and institutions without adequate safeguards.
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 ...
