Officials are discussing executive order as part of efforts by Musk’s Doge team to seize control of federal spending

Summary

Trump is considering executive actions to dismantle the Department of Education, following Elon Musk’s push to slash government spending.

Officials are discussing shutting down non-statutory functions or moving them to other agencies. Dozens of employees were placed on leave under Trump’s order banning diversity programs.

Trump, who promised to eliminate the department, awaits Senate confirmation of Education Secretary nominee Linda McMahon.

While Congress must approve agency closures, Trump’s team may replicate its aggressive approach used against USAID.

  • @assembly
    52•17 hours ago

    Trump spent his entire campaign saying he was going to do crazy and stupid shit. He highlighted that he wanted the DOE shutdown. This is what the country voted for. I am astonished and disappointed but the truth is that the majority of Americans that voted were too dumb to care (best case) or possibly just really into fascism (possible case).

    • @NightwingdragonEnglish
      28•17 hours ago

      or possibly just really into fascism (possible case).

      Not or. And.

      Go back and watch some of the news reports covering Trump rallies. There were plenty of people openly saying that they wouldn’t mind having a “strongman” dictator in charge. Women saying that they shouldn’t have the right to vote. The “Your body, my choice” incels. Lawmakers asking why we even have elections and that we should “give the votes to Trump because he’s going to win anyway.”

      The fascism is being openly requested and welcomed with thundering applause.

      • Nightwatch Admin
        7•15 hours ago

        Exactly. Trump may be evil, but he would never have gotten where he is today without about half of the population actively supporting him.