Trump still needs Congress' help with plan to abolish Education Department

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education in an effort to shift educational decisions to families instead of bureaucracies. However, abolishing the entire agency would require congressional approval through legislation, with Republicans like Rep. Thomas Massie pushing for its termination by 2026. The administration has already made moves to reduce the department’s funding and workforce, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon acknowledging the need for congressional action to proceed with abolishing the agency.

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