Washington, March 20, 2025 (AFP) - Top Democrat calls Trump's bid to shut education dept 'devastating'

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The top Democrat in the US Senate called President Donald Trump's order on Thursday to dismantle the Department of Education "destructive and devastating." "This horrible decision by Donald Trump will be felt by teachers, parents, school leaders, and in the quality of education our children receive," Senator Chuck Schumer said. "The courts must act to uphold the rule of law and stop Donald Trump's tyrannical power grab." sms/bgs ...

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