Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trumps education agenda, but their tools are limited
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats in Congress are preparing to flex their soon-to-be majorities in opposition to some of President Donald Trump’s marquee education policies, starting with the dismantling of the U. S. Education Department. But with Trump threatening to use his veto power, they may be limited to opening investigations and using federal funding as leverage. The White House has given no sign of backing away from its campaigns to close the department and to end diversity, equity and...
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