Trump Administration Initiates Major Cuts at U.S. Department of Education

Nearly half the department's workforce is being laid off as part of President Trump's plan to dismantle the federal agency.

The U.S. Department of Education announced layoffs affecting nearly 50% of its 4,100 employees, with some staff opting for early retirement and others set to be furloughed by late March.
President Donald Trump has long advocated for the complete dissolution of the Department of Education, aiming to transfer its responsibilities to individual states.
Linda McMahon, recently confirmed as Education Secretary, has been tasked with overseeing the department's phased closure, following Trump's campaign pledge.
Federal programs mandated by law, such as student loans and funding for students with special needs, will continue despite the broader restructuring plans.
The department's closure faces potential legal and legislative hurdles, as its establishment in 1979 requires congressional approval for its dissolution.