Trump calls for dismantling federal Education Department and shifting its roles

President-elect Donald Trump has called for dismantling the federal Department of Education, which he criticizes as influenced by "radicals." He has appointed Linda McMahon to lead the department, but significant changes would require congressional action. The Education Department manages $1.5 trillion in student loans and oversees financial aid programs like Pell Grants. Trump has not detailed his plans for student debt but has opposed the Biden administration's loan forgiveness efforts. Trump aims to shift the department's responsibilities, including civil rights enforcement and funding for schools, to other agencies. He has proposed changes to civil rights policies and college accreditation, but specifics on implementation remain unclear.