President Donald Trump signs an executive order calling for the dismantling of the Education Department. Completely closing it is most likely impossible without an act of Congress. The White House says the department will retain some critical functions.

Trump orders a plan to dismantle the Education Department while keeping some core functions

President Donald Trump signs an executive order calling for the dismantling of the Education Department. Completely closing it is most likely impossible without an act of Congress. The White House says the department will retain some critical functions.