Labor to Replace Education Department | Lincoln News

Keith Sonderling, President’s nominee for Secretary of Labor, just cleared a major Senate hurdle—12 to 11, party-line vote—moving his nomination to the full Senate. Already confirmed as deputy Labor secretary in March 2025, Sonderling is now leading a bold, controversial plan to dismantle the Department of Education after 46 years. He defended the move at his hearing, explaining Labor’s new role: taking over key education programs—from K-12 to career training—through agreements with HHS and Treasury. This marks a sweeping federal education overhaul, shifting control from Education to Labor. 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/65047ef70f6b7f1c