President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, potentially reshaping ...

The order, labeled 'pre-decisional,' directs newly appointed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to "take all necessary steps ...

Here is a look at some of the Education Department's key functions, and how Trump has said he might approach them.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon has said that congressional approval is needed to close the agency. Deep cuts to the ...

Officially abolishing the agency requires an act of Congress. But a directive from the president could still play havoc with ...

Completely eliminating the department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.

Trump would direct Linda McMahon to take steps to close the department. "I want to bring schools back to the states," he said at the White House.

Secretary Linda McMahon would be directed to “take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure” based on “the maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law.” ...

In 1980, the U.S. Department of Education was established as a cabinet-level agency, so getting rid of it would require an act of Congress.

President Donald Trump will not sign an executive order Thursday asking new Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon ...