Dems continue to hammer Trump Education Department transfers

By: Shauneen Miranda

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 808

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Democrats on Tuesday rebuked the Department of Education’s efforts to transfer its special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies.

Sen. Mazie Hirono of Hawaii convened a panel of advocates and former department officials in Republican and Democratic administrations to blast the department’s moves, which represent a key step in President Donald Trump’s efforts to dismantle the Education Department.

Education announced in June that the Department of Health …

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