Government Policy & Education - The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to proceed with dismantling the Department of Education [1][2] - The Department of Education primarily funds programs supporting low-income students and students with disabilities [4] - The Trump administration plans to fire nearly 1,400 staffers from the Department of Education, potentially collapsing essential programs [5] - Dismantling the Department of Education could lead to more inequality and a divided approach to education [6] Financial Impact & Social Welfare - The administration has clawed back 68 亿美元 (6.8 billion) from committed grants, impacting afterschool programming, childcare, and support for English language learners [9] - Cuts to SNAP benefits combined with education cuts will dramatically impact low-income families and children [11][14] - Taking away food assistance impacts farmers and local economies [15] Political Landscape - States will need to pick up the slack from federal education cuts, but they cannot do it all [9] - There is a need for more representation in Washington from people who understand the struggles of growing up on the margins [16] - Some members of Congress are bought by corporations, highlighting the need for real people's representation [20][22]