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McMahon Faces Criticism Over Education Department Cuts and Uncertainty

House Democrats confront Education Secretary Linda McMahon over mass layoffs and lack of clarity on plans to dismantle the Department of Education.

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Overview

  • Education Secretary Linda McMahon met with House Democrats to address concerns about workforce reductions and the future of the Department of Education.
  • Democrats criticized McMahon for failing to provide a clear timeline or plan for the department's closure despite President Trump's executive order to dismantle it.
  • The Department of Education has already reduced its workforce by nearly 50%, with additional layoffs expected in the near future.
  • McMahon reiterated the administration's goal of shifting education control to the states but faced questions about the impact on civil rights enforcement and vulnerable students.
  • Legal challenges against the executive order and layoffs are ongoing, while the full closure of the department remains unlikely without congressional approval.