Why Trump can’t simply shut down the Education Department with a stroke of the pen

President Donald Trump’s attempts to eliminate the Education Department through executive orders face significant legal hurdles, as many of its core programs are mandated by statutes. Experts argue that only Congress has the authority to dissolve or alter these programs, which serve millions of students. Despite the president’s push for decentralization, efforts to cut the department’s workforce and reduce federal involvement in education have sparked lawsuits and widespread opposition, complicating his plans.