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Part of The Trump administration is dismantling the Department of Education, with Linda McMahon forming agreements to manage its functions.

How could the closure of the Department of Education affect the Cabinet?

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Closing the Department of Education could change the structure of the executive Cabinet The Trump administration, led by Secretary Linda McMahon, is actively pursuing the closure of the Department of Education. This effort involves transferring major functions, such as adult education and federal student loan collections, to other executive agencies like the Department of Labor and the Department of the Treasury. If Congress approves the closure, the department would cease to exist as a standalone Cabinet entity, fundamentally altering the composition and structure of the executive branch Cabinet.

Reported by 2 independent outlets Written Saturday
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The facts so far

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  • Linda McMahon is seeking Congressional approval for agency closure as part of the administration's dismantling efforts.foxnews.com
  • The Department of Labor is taking on a major role in the day-to-day administration of adult education, family literacy and career and technical education (CTE) programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and the Perkins Act.foxnews.com
  • The Department of the Treasury agreed to take over key operations related to federal student loans and collections on defaulted debt.foxnews.com
  • The goal is to demonstrate a 'proof of concept' to Congress that essential federal education functions and funding flows can be successfully reallocated across executive branch agencies without disruption.foxnews.com

Why it matters

The Department of Education is a major component of the federal government's executive structure, and its closure represents a significant shift in how federal education policy is administered. If successful, this move would not only reduce the federal education bureaucracy but also fundamentally restructure the executive branch, changing the roles and composition of the Cabinet.

This effort is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to reduce the department's footprint and return more power to the states, allowing states to seek greater flexibility in using federal education funds. The administration is also seeking to save taxpayer dollars by moving the department out of its building.

What we don't know yet

  • Will Congress approve the closure of the Department of Education?
  • How will the transfer of statutory responsibilities and oversight affect the remaining executive branch agencies?

Is this still moving?

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What would change this answer

Congress passes the necessary legislation for the closureThe structural change to the Cabinet becomes immediate and concrete, removing the Department of Education as a formal entity.
The Department of Education successfully demonstrates that funding flows to students without disruptionThe political pressure for the closure may lessen, potentially slowing the structural changes to the Cabinet.

Who else could feel it

Other possible ripples from the same event.

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