Congress Blocks Trump’s Education Cuts | Baton Rouge News

Congress just delivered a major bipartisan rebuke to President Trump’s plan to gut the Department of Education, voting to block moves that would shift critical programs like special education and Native American education to other agencies. Led by Senator Tim Kaine and backed by Republicans Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, the bill ensures these vital programs stay under Education’s umbrella — a rare moment of cross-party unity. While Democrats and the two GOP senators voted yes, committee chair and other Republicans opposed, arguing they support some transfers but want to see how efficiency pilots work out. An added amendment mandates the Education Secretary report costs to Congress, demanding transparency on taxpayer dollars. The administration defends the changes as necessary to break from a “failed status quo,” claiming the new structure is already improving outcomes and cutting red tape — but Congress says it’s too soon to hand over these responsibilities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c7ebecf354631e2