Labor nominee defends transfer of programs to agency from US Education Department

Keith Sonderling, President Trump's nominee for Labor Secretary, has defended the transfer of several programs from the Education Department to his prospective agency, amid scrutiny from Senate Democrats. The administration's move to shift these responsibilities signifies a broader effort to reshape federal education policy and funding. This shift could significantly impact the distribution of educational resources and the administration's focus on workforce development and labor standards over traditional education initiatives.