Morning Wire Education Department Dismantled & Tesla Terrorism Continues | 3.21.25
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Mar 21, 2025 Trump's executive order to dismantle the Department of Education stirs controversy, aiming for localized control amid critiques of spending inefficiencies. Domestic terrorism targeting Tesla raises alarms, with protests influencing public perceptions and stock value. Meanwhile, the IRS pauses major audits and reshapes its focus, as whistleblowers from high-profile investigations rise to key roles, signaling transformative shifts within the agency.
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DOE Dismantled
- President Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education, a long-standing Republican goal.
- The DOE doesn't directly educate but sets guidelines, enforces laws, and distributes funds.
State-Level Education
- Republicans argue that education is best handled at the state and local levels, closer to students' needs.
- They believe local educators understand students better than Washington bureaucrats.
Declining Test Scores
- Despite increased education spending, student achievement has not improved significantly.
- The White House points to declining test scores in math and reading as evidence of this.