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Trump has moved to shrink other government departments in recent months, despite questions about the legality of those moves.
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Trump has moved to shrink other government departments in recent months despite questions about the legality of those moves
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- February 15, 2026 at 5:19 PM (6 months ago)
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- February 15, 2026 at 5:19 PM (6 months ago)
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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c79zxzj90nno
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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