Republicans largely back President Donald Trump’s push to reduce the federal Education Department’s role, though concerns persist over specific elements of his proposed overhaul. While the party generally aligns with scaling back federal education programs, lawmakers question whether certain reforms could weaken oversight or disrupt existing initiatives. The debate highlights tensions between broad support for deregulation and skepticism about the practical consequences of major structural changes. Details on which aspects of the plan face resistance remain under discussion.
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 ...
