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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2025 · 31 MIN

Why is Trump Set on Dismantling the Department of Education?

from Political Breakdown · host KQED

The U.S. Supreme Court this week cleared the way for President Trump to fast track the dismantling of the Department of Education. Plus, California and 23 other states are suing the Trump administration over nearly $6 billion in education funds they say are owed to them. Scott is joined by Politico education reporter Juan Perez Jr. to discuss who will be affected by the massive cuts underway and how it could play out politically.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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