The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday it would lay off nearly half its staff as part of its “final mission” as the Trump administration follows through on plans to shut down the agency and cut federal bureaucracy. The cuts will leave the department with 2,183 employees, down from 4,133 when President Donald Trump took office
US President Donald Trump speaks as he prepares to sign executive orders in the Oval Office of the … [+] White House in Washington, DC on March 6, 2025. Trump is expected to sign an executive order instructing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to dismantle the department she now leads, US media has reported. (Photo
Will the U.S. Department of Education be disbanded by Trump Administration? This video examines the historical foundation of the U.S. Department of Education, its mission to promote equal access and accountability in education, and the conservative-driven debate over its future. The Trump administration’s proposed cuts to the U.S. Department of Education have raised question by
The U.S. Department of Education plays a crucial role in managing federal student loans, overseeing financial aid programs, and ensuring access to education for millions of Americans. Recent discussions surrounding the potential elimination or significant reduction of this department have raised concerns among current and prospective student loan borrowers. The concerns are very real. In
Linda McMahon confirmed by Senate for Education secretary The Senate confirmed GOP donor and former wrestling executive Linda McMahon to head the Department of Education with a 51-45 vote. President Donald Trump is seeking to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, according to a draft of an executive order reviewed by USA TODAY. As Trump
FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) –With the future of the Department of Education uncertain, concerns have begun to rise over student loans. The concerns come after the pause on the “SAVE” plan. Currently borrowers are no longer able to apply on any income driven or extended repayment plan on their student loans. With more than 42 million
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If you were panicking you’d spend your life repaying your student loan, it might be less of a problem for you than you thought. New research by The Times has revealed exactly how much of their student loans grads from all the UK unis actually end up paying back. It turns out that at Hartpury
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US President Donald Trump has long advocated for dismantling the Department of Education (DOE), arguing that education policies should be controlled at the state and local levels. With his renewed push to eliminate the agency, many student loan borrowers are left wondering: Would their debt be erased if the department no longer exists? While the