US Senate panel advances bill to reject Education Department transfers

In a significant bipartisan move, a Senate panel has advanced a bill aimed at thwarting President Trump's attempts to transfer certain powers from the Education Department. This vote, passing 13-9, marks a major legislative step in efforts to preserve the department's current structure. The implications of this could be substantial, potentially preventing a reorganization that critics fear might undermine educational policies and protections. This development highlights the ongoing tensions over federal agency control and the role of congressional oversight.