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Trump to Sign Order Dismantling Entire U.S. Education Agency Amid Budget Cuts Plans

President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, marking a significant step towards eliminating the agency that oversees US education policy.

President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an order to dismantle the Department of Education, a move that would drastically reduce the agency's size and eliminate its programs and services, in line with his vow to 'drain the swamp' in Washington. The decision comes as part of a broader effort by the president to downsize the federal government and eliminate unnecessary bureaucratic layers. Critics argue that dismantling the Department of Education would undermine efforts to improve education outcomes and leave students vulnerable to inadequate funding and resources. The move is seen as part of Trump's broader agenda to transform the nation's capital into a more streamlined and efficient government.

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