Department of Education cuts half its workforce
The Department of Education cut half its workforce amid President Trump’s effort to abolish the agency. Trump touted the cuts, saying they shift responsibilities away from the federal bureaucracy and back to the states. But critics said the moves will have a devastating impact. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.
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