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 oversight, lawmakers remain divided on how far reforms should go. Some question whether certain changes could weaken accountability or disrupt existing programs. The debate highlights tensions between broad ideological support and practical implementation challenges 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 ...
