Democrats defend 'the actual existence of the Department of Education' in forum

By: Shauneen Miranda

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: February 11, 2026

Words: 879

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago

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WASHINGTON — U.S. House Democrats on Wednesday rebuked ongoing efforts from President Donald Trump’s administration to dismantle the Department of Education, including moves to shift some of its core functions to other agencies.

Rep. Bobby Scott of Virginia — who hosted a spotlight forum alongside several colleagues — said “over and over again, the administration has circumvented the law to hamstring the future of public education without the consent of Congress or the American …

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