Trump calls for dismantling federal Education Department and shifting responsibilities to states

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 the dismantling would require congressional action. The Education Department manages significant federal funding for schools and student loans, overseeing $1.5 trillion in student debt. Trump plans to cut federal money for schools promoting certain content and has not detailed his approach to student debt. Trump aims to shift the department's responsibilities to states, including programs for low-income and disabled students. His proposals suggest moving oversight to other agencies, but specifics on how these changes would be implemented remain unclear.