Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down
The Education Department is set to lay off over 1,300 employees as part of a larger plan to cut its staff by half—a move that’s seen as part of President Donald Trump’s goal to dismantle the agency. Officials announced the layoffs on Tuesday, sparking concerns about the department’s ability to keep up with its usual operations. This isn’t the first time the department has been trimmed. Under the Trump administration, there have already been staff reductions through buyout offers and the termina
Brandon Marshall
