Trump moves to cut Education Department to 550 staff by December 2026
Trump the White House says headquarters headcount will fall from 4,078 to roughly 550, an 86.5% reduction, as Executive Order 14242 shifts programs to five other agencies.
First Published: July 21, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump has vowed to shrink the U.S. Department of Education to its smallest possible size by December 2026.
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