Republicans Push to Abolish Department of Education

Senator Mike Rounds introduced legislation to eliminate the Department of Education, aligning with President-elect Trump's pledge to dismantle the federal agency. The proposal aims to redistribute its programs to other departments, but faces challenges in the current Democratic-controlled Senate. With Republicans set to gain control, there is potential for the bill to advance, although similar efforts during Trump's first term were unsuccessful. The move comes shortly after Trump nominated Linda McMahon to lead the department.