Is It Possible for Trump to Shut the Department of Education?

Donald Trump said he would use the department to further his priorities. He also said he would close it. Both options would face difficulties.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Trump nominates Linda McMahon to lead Education Department

President-elect Trump announced on Tuesday that he will nominate Linda McMahon to serve as secretary of the Education Department on Tuesday. McMahon is co-leading Trump’s transition team. She was ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump picks Linda McMahon to head Department of Education

Donald Trump picks Linda McMahon to head the Department of Education.

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World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

FirstFT: Apollo’s Marc Rowan top contender for Treasury job

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World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Dismantling the Department of Education? Trump's plan for schools in his second term

Trump has proposed featuring prayer in public schools and dismantling the Department of Education.

Can Trump dismantle the Department of Education? It won't be easy, experts say

"One thing I'll be doing very early in the administration is closing up the Department of Education in Washington, D.C.," President-elect Trump vowed in 2023.

What eliminating the Department of Education could mean for students, schools

President-elect Donald Trump has proposed a plan to eliminate the Department of Education to “send all education work and needs back to the States."

Trump picks Linda McMahon for education secretary

Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.

Obama-era Education secretary: Trump's threat to eliminate department 'empty'

Arne Duncan, former President Obama's Education secretary, said Wednesday that President-elect Trump's campaign promise to close the Department of Education is "empty." "Trump promising to ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

The Department of Education’s approach to antisemitism is dangerous and won’t work

Unfortunately, the Office of Civil Rights is applying standards that are legally problematic, burdensome and virtually impossible to meet.

Politics - The Hill - November 10

FAFSA rollout is 'on track,' despite remaining unresolved issues, Education Department says

The full launch of the 2025-26 FAFSA is on track for December 1 despite ongoing issues, the Education Department said.

Business - CNBC - October 30

USDA partners with Department of Education to tackle food insecurity on college campuses

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Education announced an agreement aimed at addressing food insecurity among college students in a press release issued Thursday. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Department of Education releases FAFSA forms 10 days ahead of schedule

The Department of Education announced on Thursday the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms are officially available for all students and families, 10 days ahead of ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

South Dakota Republican introduces bill to eliminate Department of Education

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) introduced legislation on Thursday to eliminate the Department of Education, a move that would have the support of President-elect Trump. The proposal would get rid of the ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Department of Education deems Nex Benedict's Oklahoma school district in violation of Title IX

The Department of Education announced Wednesday that the Owasso school district in Oklahoma violated Title IX due to sexual harassment in its schools, a finding that comes months after the death of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 13

Breaking down Trump's sweeping education plans

President-elect Donald Trump is proposing sweeping education changes like eliminating the Department of Education and cutting back loan forgiveness programs ahead of taking office in January. The ...

Who is Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for education secretary?

President-elect Donald Trump announced he plans to nominate former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as education secretary. Washington Post political investigative reporter Beth Reinhard joins ...

Possible paths to victory for Donald Trump, Kamala Harris

Elections and surveys director Anthony Salvanto has a look at the latest CBS News polling just one day before Election Day with insight on how Donald Trump or Kamala Harris could win the White House.

Where climate progress is possible under Trump

Welcome to The Hill's Sustainability newsletter {beacon} Sustainability Sustainability The Big Story Where climate progress is possible under Trump The victory of President-elect Trump earlier ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump’s Department for ‘Drastic Change,’ and the Race for Senate Leadership

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Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

What Trump's reelection means for the Justice Department

Donald Trump on the campaign trail repeatedly accused Democrats of using the U.S. Justice Department to indict him for several crimes. So what exactly does this baseless claim signal about how the ...

Trump picks Howard Lutnick to run commerce department

Cantor Fitzgerald boss to also have ‘direct responsibility’ for the office of the US trade representative

Business - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Business owners warn Trump’s deportation plan could shut them down

Vow to round up undocumented workers risks labour shortages and higher prices

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Education stocks rally, with Trump seen as benefiting for-profit colleges

Shares of private-education companies rallied Wednesday, on expectations some of the regulatory pressure on the group will be eased once newly elected President Trump begins his term in January.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

Oklahoma's Ryan Walters announces advisory committee to streamline Trump's education changes

Oklahoma schools State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Monday an education advisory committee set to overlook and be proactive in implementing education changes from incoming Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - November 11

What Could Happen in Higher Education During a Second Trump Term?

Higher education has been a favorite target of Republicans who believe schools have tilted leftward. Now, colleges and universities are bracing for the Trump administration to take action.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Trump Doesn’t Care Enough About K-12 Education to Break It

Is the best we can hope for the failing status quo?

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Trump wants to end 'wokeness' in education, vowing to use federal money as leverage

President-elect Donald Trump has a vision for education that revolves around a single goal: to rid America’s schools of perceived “wokeness” and “left-wing indoctrination.”

Trump expected to name Linda McMahon as education secretary pick

Sources tell CBS News that President-elect Donald Trump is expected to nominate Linda McMahon to serve as secretary of the Department of Education. McMahon is Trump's transition co-chair and served ...

Trump names former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as his pick for education secretary

McMahon, a former professional wrestling executive who is co-chair of Trump's transition team, led the Small Business Administration during Trump's first term.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

5 things to know about Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for Education secretary

President-elect Trump intends to nominate Linda McMahon, the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) from his first term, to lead the Department of Education, which he has long threatened ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump picks former WWE CEO and TV's Dr Oz for top roles

Linda McMahon is the US president-elect's choice for education secretary, and Mehmet Oz is lined up for a healthcare job.

Trump Chooses Linda McMahon, a Longtime Ally, for Education Secretary

A friend and financial backer of Donald J. Trump’s, Ms. McMahon, who led the Small Business Administration during his first term, remained close to him during the campaign.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

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