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Democratic members of Congress are denied entry to the Department of Education

Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to the Department of Education, showcasing a lack of transparency from the Trump administration according to the lawmakers.
The group, including Representatives Maxine Waters and Maxwell Frost, attempted to meet with Acting Education Secretary Denise L. Carter but were stopped by security.
Elon Musk was reportedly allowed inside the building, leading to frustration among the locked-out Democrats who criticized the situation.
The Department of Education stated that the members of Congress did not have scheduled appointments, prompting the protest to end.

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MSNBC

House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building

Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department.

13 days ago·United States

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WCSH

Several Democratic members of Congress blocked from entering Department of Education

A person claiming to be in charge of security prevented the members of Congress from entering the building through doors with "all access" entrance signs.

14 days ago·Portland, United States

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OPB

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Oregon Rep. Bonamici among electeds inexplicably locked out of U.S. Education Department

Armed officers blocked Oregon U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and other Democratic members of Congress from entering the U.S. Department of Education building on Friday morning as they sought a meeting with the agency’s acting director about reports that President Donald Trump was preparing to take illegal action to abolish or dismantle the agency.The incident, one of several examples this week of Congressmembers being barred from federal buildings, …

14 days ago·Portland, United States

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The Express Tribune

Identity revealed of man who blocked Maxine Waters and Maxwell Frost at Department of Education

A viral video showing Rep. Maxine Waters and Rep. Maxwell Frost being blocked from entering the U.S. Department of Education has generated widespread attention. In the footage, shared by Rep. Frost, the lawmakers arrive at the agency's headquarters to advocate for education, only to find the building locked. They are confronted by a man who refuses to let them inside. Someone get me this guys name. I want to buy him a beer. pic.twitter.com/DZGe…

14 days ago·Pakistan

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The Epoch Times

Democrats Barred From Entering Department of Education in Latest DOGE Protest

WASHINGTON—Another protest against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) took place on Feb. 7, this time outside the Department of Education, an agency that President Donald Trump has floated eliminating. In a press conference that same day, Trump said DOGE would probe spending in that executive-branch agency. As on Feb. 4, when Democrats attempted to breach the Treasury Building, Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) and other lawmakers tried to…

14 days ago·New York, United States

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Latin Times

Security Locks Democratic Lawmakers Out of Education Department: 'There Is No Business Purpose To Be Here'

A group of House Democrats was blocked from entering the Department of Education on Friday while attempting to discuss the agency's future under DOGE.

14 days ago

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