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Senate Democrats Slam Trump's Education Department Transfers as Illegal

12/5/2025

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Senate Democrats led by Patty Murray, Bernie Sanders, and Chuck Schumer sent a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon labeling the Education Department transfers illegal.
They say the transfers shift responsibilities to other federal agencies, complicating administration and prompting Elizabeth Warren to criticize McMahon.
This follows U.S. President Donald Trump issuing an executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department while claiming to protect essential functions.

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Senate Democrats led by Patty Murray, Bernie Sanders, and Chuck Schumer sent a letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon labeling the Education Department transfers illegal.
They say the transfers shift responsibilities to other federal agencies, complicating administration and prompting Elizabeth Warren to criticize McMahon.
This follows U.S. President Donald Trump issuing an executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department while claiming to protect essential functions.