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Can Trump abolish the Education Department? An expert weighs in

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President Trump is expected to issue an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. Here's how that could work and the legal challenges it could face.

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  1. Insider

    Trump's new education boss just took over — and she's already announcing a 'historic final mission' (opens Insider)

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    President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for the Department of Education to be shut down.

  2. WHDH Boston

    Trump preparing to sign order to dismantle Education Department - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    (CNN) — President Donald Trump could decide this week to take the first steps to eliminate the Department of Education, people familiar with the matter said,

  3. The College Fix

    Trump drafts executive order to close down Education Department: report (opens The College Fix)

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    ‘Take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Education Department.’…

  4. ABC 10 Sacramento

    Trump's education secretary may be asked to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)

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    Here is a look at some of the Education Department's key functions, and how Trump has said he might approach them.

  5. KTVB Boise

    Trump wants to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does (opens KTVB Boise)

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    KTVB Boise's feed description

    Here is a look at some of the Education Department's key functions, and how Trump has said he might approach them.

  6. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Trump preparing executive order to dissolve Department of Education: Sources (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    President Trump is expected to direct his secretary of education to dissolve the Department of Education by executive order this week, sources said.

  7. CNN

    Trump preparing to sign order to dismantle Education Department (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The president could sign the order as early as Thursday. He would need support from Congress to get it done.

  8. Rolling Stone

    Trump Expected to Sign Order to Dismantle the Education Department (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to close down the Department of Education.

  9. Wall Street Journal

    Exclusive | Draft of Trump Executive Order Aims to Eliminate Education Department (opens Wall Street Journal)

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    Secretary Linda McMahon would be directed to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure” based on “the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law.”

  10. AL.com

    Trump to sign executive order closing Department of Education (opens AL.com)

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    The draft calls on Education Secretary Linda McMahon to “take all necessary steps” to facilitate the closure.

  11. NPR

    Trump prepares order dismantling the Education Department (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The draft executive action, obtained by NPR, acknowledges the department and its signature responsibilities were created by Congress, and cannot legally be altered without congressional approval.

  12. CNET

    Is Trump Shutting Down the Department of Education? The White House Says No -- at Least Not Today (opens CNET)

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    According to the education secretary, the department is facing its "final mission." Experts say duties may be reassigned.

  13. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Trump won't sign executive order to dissolve Department of Education Thursday: Sources (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    The White House on Thursday pulled the expected signing of the executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.

  14. Washington Examiner

    Trump prepares executive order to dismantle the Education Department (opens Washington Examiner)

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    The order does not mention Congress, which would need to approve its dismantling with 60 votes in favor.

  15. Green Field Reporter

    Trump wants to dismantle the Education Department. Here's what it does - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has said he wants his new education chief, Linda McMahon, to “put herself out of a job” and close the Education Department. McMahon was confirmed by the Senate on Monday, and an executive order to shutter the department could come as soon as this week.

  16. PJ Media

    Trump Will Sign Order Abolishing the Education Department (opens PJ Media)

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  17. Newsweek

    Donald Trump to eliminate Department of Education: What to know (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The president is expected to issue an executive order to close the Department of Education.

  18. Tyler Morning Telegraph

    Department of Education targeted by Trump’s order (opens Tyler Morning Telegraph)

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    President Donald Trump was poised Thursday to order the elimination of the federal Department of Education although the move would likely face fierce opposition from Congress and in the courts.

  19. Fox News

    Draft of Trump order seeks to eliminate Department of Education: report (opens Fox News)

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    President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order, possibly Thursday, aimed at abolishing the Education Department, The Wall Street Journal reported.

  20. New York Post

    Trump expected to sign executive order abolishing the Department of Education as soon as Thursday: report (opens New York Post)

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    President Trump is set to sign an executive order that will eradicate the Department of Education as early as Thursday, according to a report.

  21. ABC 7 New York

    Trump won't sign executive order to dissolve Department of Education today: Sources (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    The White House on Thursday pulled the expected signing of the executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.

  22. Forbes

    Trump Could Sign Order To Close Department Of Education: Here’s What That Means (opens Forbes)

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    Shuttering the agency is unlikely as it would require congressional approval and some Democratic votes to break the Senate filibuster.

  23. UPI

    Trump preparing order calling for dismantling of Department of Education (opens UPI)

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    President Donald Trump is expected to issue an executive order as soon as Thursday to direct new Education Secretary Linda McMahon to close the department down.

  24. NBC Chicago

    What does the Department of Education do, and what happens if Trump dismantles it? (opens NBC Chicago)

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    President Donald Trump has said he wants his new education chief, Linda McMahon, to “put herself out of a job” and close the Education Department.

  25. New York Post

    Congress needs to help Trump scrap Education Dept.— AND its harmful programs (opens New York Post)

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    President Donald Trump’s order to begin dismantling the US Department of Education, which he’s expected to sign this week, is a welcome step toward shrinking government and shedding woke policies.

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