Department of Education gone?

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Unless something changes, politics is allowed, as far as I know.

I recall hearing that it might be possible to reduce the workforce at certain federal agencies, such as the FBI, without requiring Congressional approval, though I’m unfamiliar with how this process would work. The U.S. President does not possess the same level of authority as the President of Argentina, who can unilaterally eliminate significant parts of the government.





This Newsweek article honestly points out that eliminating the Department of Education requires 60 votes in the Senate, which Republicans currently do not have. While Republicans do have one reconciliation bill that could cut government programs with only 50% Senate vote, many establishment Republicans are opposed to reducing spending. I believe a compromise to balance the budget would involve cutting spending by half and increasing taxes by half. Although I would prefer zero tax increases, implementing any spending cuts would be a welcome change from how Washington has operated over the past two decades.

https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-pr...ts-1985133

This meme applies to both parties, but it's especially funny when it comes to Republicans in Congress.