Education Department Plans to Lay Off Over 1,300 Employees as Trump Vows to Wind Agency Down

The U.S. Department of Education is preparing to lay off over 1,300 employees as part of a plan initiated by President Donald Trump to wind down the agency. Reports indicate that the layoffs are a direct consequence of Trump's commitment to reduce the size and scope of the Education Department, a move that has garnered attention from various media outlets including Fox News and the Associated Press. The layoffs are expected to have a significant impact on the department’s operations and its workforce.