Democrats prepare to challenge Trump's education policies with limited tools

Democrats in Congress are preparing to use their upcoming majorities to oppose several of President Donald Trump's key education policies, including efforts to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, according to mysuncoast.com and PBS NewsHour Politics.

Despite Trump's threats to veto, Democrats intend to use their oversight and appropriations powers to push back against administration decisions affecting schools and universities. Rep. Bobby Scott, the top Democrat on the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, said the committee will thoroughly investigate the Education Department's changes, federal student loan oversight, and anti-discrimination policies.

Under the Trump administration, the Education Department has prioritized investigations into transgender issues while reducing focus on systemic racism in schools. Following the midterm elections, Scott sent letters to federal agencies to preserve records for potential congressional review.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren urged Democrats to hold the Trump administration accountable for dismantling the Education Department and neglecting students. Trump officials criticized the Democrats' plans, with department and White House spokespeople accusing them of premature sabotage and poor leadership, respectively.