Trump wanted to cut the Department of Education into irrelevancy. A new report shows how he did it
The Office of Inspector General of the U.S.
The Office of Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Education tried to assess the extent and impact of the Trump Administration’s initial layoffs and cuts in early 2025.
The report shows which offices were hit hardest but leaves some questions unanswered.
Original reporting: CalMatters.
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