Trump Is Dismantling the Education Department

“President Trump isn’t waiting for Congress to dismantle the Education Department,” the Wall Street Journal reports.

“Even before his executive order last week directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon ‘to facilitate the closure’ of the agency, the Trump administration had begun picking it apart. Like with several other federal agencies, the moves face court challenges, including two suits announced Monday by labor unions and other progressive groups.”

“With over 4,000 employees as of last year, the Education Department was the smallest cabinet-level agency—and Trump has since reduced its head count by nearly half. The administration also has canceled some small contracts and grants that were designed to fulfill Congressional mandates or spend appropriations.”