Democrats plan to use new power to rein in Trump's education agenda, but their tools are limited
Democrats in Congress are preparing to flex their soon-to-be majorities in opposition to some of President Donald Trump's marquee education policies, starting with the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department. But with Trump threatening to use his veto power, they may be limited to opening investigations and using federal funding as leverage.
Democrats in Congress are poised to oppose President Trump’s education policies using their new majorities. Their initial target is the proposed dismantling of the U.S. Education Department. However, President Trump’s threat of using his veto power may restrict their actions to investigations and using federal funding as leverage.
- Democrats plan to oppose President Trump’s education policies.
- They aim to dismantle the U.S. Education Department.
- Trump may use his veto power against these efforts.
- Democrats’ tools might be limited to investigations and funding leverage.
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