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.

  • @nnullzz
    3•15 hours ago

    Unfortunately not everyone has the luxury. Nothing about a 9-5 preventing them being there is “exceptionally lazy”. It’s a reality people face. Especially when everything’s about to skyrocket here in price. Job security is kinda important too.

    • @[email protected]
      3•15 hours ago

      Hence the reason I started my response with acknowledgement of possible other factors. If the only reason is having a 9-5 though… Take one (1) day off. You’re walking into a dictatorship.