Trump Signs Order to Close Department of Education

washington - President Trump signs executive order to shut down Education Department, facing Democratic opposition in Washington.

Trump Orders Closure of Education Department

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday to close the Department of Education, instructing Secretary Linda McMahon to facilitate the process.

The order emphasizes the transfer of education authority back to states and prohibits the use of remaining department funds for promoting diversity, inclusion, or gender ideology.

Democrats are challenging the closure in court to prevent staff layoffs. Congress' support for the legislation remains uncertain, requiring at least 60 votes in the Senate for approval.