Trump plans to sign executive order closing Department of Education

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order closing the Department of Education. Trump will hold an event at the White House to sign the order. NBC News' Garrett Haake has the latest on the announcement.

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Trump signs executive order dismantling the Department of Education

Watch live coverage as President Trump holds an education event at the White House and signs an executive order that could lead to the dismantling of the Department of Education.
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Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order to close the Education Department.
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Trump set to sign executive order shuttering the Education Department

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The Department of Education told staff in an email Tuesday that its offices would be closed Wednesday for “security reasons.” The email, obtained by NewsNation, said workers needed to leave the ...
The Hill - Mar. 11
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CBS News - Mar. 12
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The Hill - Mar. 8

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