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Trump Begins Promised Drawdown of Education Department

Trump Begins Promised Drawdown of Education Department

Fulfilling a major campaign promise, President Trump has initiated the dismantling of the Department of Education through executive order. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is tasked with closing the agency and transferring its key functions to other departments. The move comes amid growing scrutiny of DOE’s spending, poor student performance, and controversial ideological programs.

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