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Not only would Trump need congressional approval to get rid of the department, but he would also probably need a supermajority in the US Senate - 60 out of 100 senators.
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Trump would need congressional approval to get rid of the department and probably need a supermajority in the US Senate 60 out of 100 senators
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{
    "person": "Donald Trump",
    "organization": "US Senate"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 5:19 PM (2 months ago)
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February 15, 2026 at 5:19 PM (2 months ago)

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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's plan to lay off half of the Department of Education's workforce. This is a step towards Trump's goal of dismantling the department, which he has long sought to shrink. The department oversees student loans and funding for programs.

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