Trump Moves to Dismantle the Department of Education

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, fulfilling a long-standing

conservative goal.

However, fully eliminating the department would require congressional approval.

Trump emphasized that some critical programs, like Pell Grants and funding for students with disabilities, will remain intact.

The decision has sparked strong reactions.

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called it 'one of the most destructive steps Trump has ever taken,' while

Senator Elizabeth Warren warned it would harm public school students.

On the other hand, Republican lawmakers like Senator Bill Cassidy support the move and plan to introduce legislation

to eliminate the department.

The American Federation of Government Employees strongly opposes the move, arguing it will devastate education for low-income and

disabled students.

Legal advocacy group Democracy Forward has announced plans to challenge the executive order in court, calling it unlawful.

In a separate controversy, a federal judge slammed the Trump administration for failing to provide sufficient details on

deportation flights.

The judge had previously blocked the deportation of certain individuals, but flights reportedly continued despite the order.

Trump also revealed that a deal with Ukraine on rare earth minerals is expected to be signed soon.

This agreement could have significant economic and geopolitical implications, especially in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.