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

The House Committee on Education and Workforce has moved forward with a significant legislative package that aligns with President Trump's agenda to strip the Department of Education of much of its authority. This move, approved largely along party lines, represents the first step Republicans are taking to dismantle the department's role in education policy. The implications of this could reshape federal involvement in educational standards and funding, raising questions about the future of educational governance and potential shifts towards more local or state control over education.