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President Donald Trump could begin to dismantle the Department of Education via an executive order, but he would need congressional approval in order to officially abolish the agency.
Trump is expected to sign the order to start dissolving the department in an effort to "turn over education to families instead of bureaucracies," according to a White House fact sheet previously reported by Fox News Digital.
If Trump signs such an order, expected as soon as Thursday, he can significantly diminish the department. However, the entire agency cannot be outright abolished unless Congress passes legislation that addresses the laws establishing the department…Read more
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OIL SHIFT: WH may reverse decision to kill Biden-Maduro oil deal, apply tariffs instead to avoid hurting US firms
STANDING THREAT: World leader agrees with Vance that mass migration is threat to 'daily life'
COMING TOGETHER: Military leaders to meet on UK-France 'coalition of the willing' plan for Ukraine
CRACKING DOWN: Israel reimposes blockade of northern Gaza, including capital Gaza City
Florida voters took turns addressing a "missing" poster of Rep. Ana Paulina Luna, R-Fla., as part of the Democratic Party's "People’s Town Halls." (@FlaDems / X) (@FlaDems / X)
'PRESIDENT LIKES IT': Bill preventing activist judges from blocking Trump’s agenda backed by White House
SCHUMER UNSTEADY: Dem senator on minority leader's future: 'Important' to know 'when it's time to go'
'LEGAL LOOPHOLES': Can Maine’s high school sports authority dodge Title IX? Conservative legal experts say no
'WE WILL WIN': Pentagon to appeal judge's decision blocking transgender ban, Hegseth says
'CHARGES MERIT EXPULSION': Feds accuse Minnesota state senator of soliciting a minor for sex
PHONING IT IN: Newsom's free-phone gambit for state business leaders paid for by nonprofit run by ex-staffers
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
FULL-THROTTLE DESTRUCTION: 10 places where Tesla vehicles, dealerships were attacked this year
DETENTION: School choice activists warn parents about blue state's homeschool bill with jail-time provision
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