Education Department, DOGE

DOGE Announces it's Slashing $881M from Education Department Contracts: Live Updates
Elon Musk's DOGE has announced it is terminating $881 million worth of Education Department contracts. Stay with Newsweek's live blog for updates.
DOGE slashes millions from Education Department research
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency canceled education research contracts worth roughly $1 billion on Monday.
Education Department agrees to block DOGE from accessing student data
The Trump administration will temporarily stop its DOGE staff from accessing sensitive student data such as Social Security numbers and bank account numbers.
Musk’s DOGE cuts nearly $1B from Education Department work that tracks student progress
President Donald Trump has promised to abolish the Education Department and turn its power over to states and schools
Education Dept. will shield federal student aid data from Musk's DOGE – for now
The Education Department agreed in a court filing Tuesday to prevent the DOGE team from accessing federal student aid data for at least a week.
DOGE personnel to be kept out of Education Department systems until Feb. 17: Lawsuit
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will be kept out of the Department of Education’s systems until Feb. 17, in an agreement reached in a lawsuit brought by the University of California
Crucial research halted as DOGE abruptly terminates Education Department contracts
The Trump administration canceled dozens of contracts held by the research arm of the U.S. Department of Education. The president is looking to significantly scale back the size and work of the Education Department.
Trump Vs. Education Department: Musk’s DOGE Reportedly Using AI To Look For Cuts—Here’s What We Know
Trump repeatedly talked about his desire to close the Education Department, which he alleged “indoctrinate(s) America’s youth with all sorts of things," on the campaign trail.
Research arm of Education Department sees cuts after DOGE review
The Institute of Education Sciences (IES), the research arm of the Department of Education, is facing funding cuts as they cancel more than 160 contracts.  The American Educational Research
Judge sides with UC students, blocks DOGE from Education Department loan data
A federal judge grants UC students a short-term win, blocking Elon Musk's DOGE team from Education Department loan data.
DOGE takes a chainsaw to Education Department research, canceling $900M in contracts
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency canceled education research contracts worth roughly $1 billion on Monday.
DOGE ends nearly $1B in federal education contracts to nix waste — and DEI
Nearly $1 billion in contracts with the federal Department of Education have been terminated, including one for $1.5 million ...
Can You Get Student Loan Forgiveness For Department Of Education Disruptions?
The U.S. Department of Education is experiencing major turmoil as the Trump administration takes steps to undermine and ...
Dem Lawmaker Sounds Alarm On DOGE ‘Actively Dismantling’ Education Department
The $238 billion federal agency "is going to potentially be dissolved in the coming days,” warned Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-N ...
Musk Team Announces Millions in Cuts to Education Dept. Amid Legal Pushback
Elon Musk’s cost-cutting team said that it had “terminated” 89 of the department’s contracts, apparently targeting its ...
Elon Musk’s Team Decimates Education Department Arm That Tracks National School Performance
The Trump administration canceled $900 million in contracts overseen by the Institute of Education Sciences, which partners ...
Elon Musk, DOGE Team's Access To Sensitive Student Loan Data Raises Alarms: What's At Risk?
Democrats and student loan borrowers worry this access may violate federal privacy laws. However, even if the access was ...
Watch: Musk joins Trump in Oval Office to tout DOGE
Tech billionaire Elon Musk joined President Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday to defend the Department of Government ...