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What happens if the Education Department is abolished? : Consider This from NPR
What happens if the Education Department is abolished? The U.S. Department of Education in Washington D.C. It’s been reported that President Donald Trump is prepared
DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn’t add up
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Sweeping cuts hit recent federal hires as Trump administration slashes workforce
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Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing. And, Trump, Putin agree to meet
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Watch: Confirmation hearing for Linda McMahon, Trump’s education secretary pick
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Trump administration targets Education Department research arm in latest cuts
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