NY TIMES

3/6/25

• Education Department: President Trump is preparing to sign an order that would instruct Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the agency, which he has previously described as “a big con job.” Federal lawmakers would likely have to approve eliminating the department, setting the stage for a potential power struggle and another round of legal challenges from opponents. An administration official who demanded anonymity to speak about private deliberations said the order could be signed as soon as Thursday. Read more ›