US House Republicans take ‘first step’ toward dismantling Department of Education

House Republicans have made a significant move to scale back the Department of Education's role, approving a set of 10 bills that align with President Trump's agenda to diminish the department's responsibilities. This move, though advancing through the House Committee on Education and Workforce, reflects a broader partisan divide on educational governance. The implications could reshape federal involvement in education, impacting everything from school funding to regulatory oversight, as critics argue this could undermine essential federal support for disadvantaged students.