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President Donald Trump speaks to the media before walking across the South Lawn of the White House to board Marine One, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in Washington.
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Democrats in Congress are gearing up to challenge President Donald Trump's education policies, including the dismantling of the U.S. Education Department. With upcoming majorities in both houses of Congress, Democrats plan to use their oversight and appropriations powers to push back. However, Trump's veto power could limit their efforts to launching investigations and leveraging federal funding. Democrats on the Senate Appropriations Committee are considering adding conditions to spending bills to curb Trump's education agenda. Despite their new power, there's little optimism they can override Trump's veto on major education bills.
