Labor nominee defends transfer of programs to agency from Education Department

Acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling defended the administration's plan to shift programs from the Education Department to the Labor Department during a Senate hearing. He emphasized the strategic alignment and efficiency benefits of these interagency agreements. This move has raised concerns among Democrats about the potential impact on educational programs and federal oversight. The defense underscores the Trump administration's broader agenda to reshape federal agency roles and responsibilities, highlighting the tension between executive branch restructuring and congressional oversight.