Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump's education agenda, but their tools are limited
Democrats plan hearings and spending limits as Trump moves to dismantle the Education Department and curb DEI policies, but a veto threat narrows their options.
- Congressional Democrats are preparing to challenge President Donald Trump's education agenda using oversight and appropriations powers to block the dismantling of the Education Department through federal funding leverage.
- Education Secretary Linda McMahon has spearheaded the administration's campaign to close the department, cutting staff by nearly half and shifting duties like discrimination investigations to other federal agencies.
- Vowing to "leave no rock unturned," Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia, the top Democrat on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, plans to probe the administration's oversight of federal student loans.
- White House spokesperson Liz Huston accused Democrats of failing American students with "disastrous leadership," while Harmeet Dhillon resigned last Thursday from the Civil Rights Division of the Justice Department.
- Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, an Appropriations Committee member, seeks to condition federal funding to curb the administration's reshaping of higher education, including efforts to cut support for prestigious universities.
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The Washington Post
Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump's education agenda, but their tools are limited
Democrats in Congress are gearing up to challenge President Donald Trump’s education policies, including the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department
Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump's education agen
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are preparing to flex their soon-to-be majorities in opposition to some of President Donald Trump’s marquee education policies, starting with the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department. But with Trump threatening
The Toronto Star
Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump’s education agenda, but their tools are limited
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are preparing to flex their soon-to-be majorities in opposition to some of President Donald Trump’s marquee education policies, starting with the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department. But with Trump threatening to use his…
Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump’s education agenda, but their tools are limited – WTOP News
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are preparing to flex their soon-to-be majorities in opposition to some of President Donald Trump’s marquee education policies, starting with the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department. But with Trump threatening to use his veto power, they may be limited to opening investigations and using federal funding as leverage....
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