Trump Plans New Rescission Package Targeting Education

The Trump administration is preparing a second rescissions package targeting education funding, although the specifics of the proposed cuts remain unclear. This follows the recent passage of a $9.4 billion rescissions package affecting programs such as NPR, PBS, and USAID, marking the first congressional approval of such cuts in decades. White House Deputy Chief of Staff James Blair stated that consultations with senators are ongoing and an announcement is expected soon. The Department of Education, led by Secretary Linda McMahon, has already significantly reduced its workforce amid ongoing efforts to reform or dismantle the department. The rescissions process allows Congress to enact targeted spending cuts by a simple majority in the Senate, bypassing the usual 60-vote threshold. Supporters argue these actions help reduce government waste and advance education reform.