Republican lawmakers, while broadly backing President Donald Trump’s push to reduce the federal Education Department’s role, remain skeptical about specific elements of his proposed overhaul. Concerns have surfaced over potential cuts to programs and funding that could reshape education policy, raising questions about how such changes might impact students and schools. The debate highlights divisions within the party over balancing smaller government with maintaining critical educational resources. Details on which aspects of the plan face the most resistance could clarify the political challenges ahead.
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 ...
