GOP Pushes to Abolish Department of Education Amidst Trump Promises

Senator Mike Rounds and other Congressional Republicans are pushing to dismantle the Department of Education, aligning with President-elect Donald Trump's vision to return education control to states. Rounds introduced a bill to redistribute the department's responsibilities to other federal agencies, while Rep. Thomas Massie plans to propose legislation to abolish the department by 2026. Critics argue that such moves could disrupt federal education programs and funding, particularly affecting high-need districts.