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Six Cabinet secretaries are now involved in managing Education Department programs.
Labor's Employment and Training Administration will house most K-12 programs currently run by the Education Department.
Interior's Bureau of Indian Education will house most K-12 programs for Native American students.
State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs will handle some internationally oriented higher education programs.
Health and Human Services will house several K-12 programs, including Full-Service Community Schools and Promise Neighborhoods.
Treasury will manage the Education Department’s student loan portfolio through the Bureau of Fiscal Services.
The shifts reflect a broad move to interagency management of education programs under Trump.
The article notes staffing declines across several involved agencies during Trump’s tenure.
State Department staff also faced notable reductions during the transition.
Kennedy, as HHS secretary, supports policy moves like proposing vaccine and education-related changes.

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The Interior Department voted to exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act protections, sparking outrage.
A committee nicknamed the 'God squad' met briefly to approve the exemption, the report says.
Critics argue the move threatens endangered species like Rice's whale and undermines conservation efforts.
Supporters say the policy would protect domestic energy production amid global supply disruptions.
The report marks the first use of a national security exemption under the Endangered Species Act, according to The Washington Post.
The article cites reactions from political analysts and social media users who criticized the decision.
The story notes ongoing debates between energy policy goals and wildlife protection in federal decisions.
The article includes quotes from multiple social media posts criticizing the policy.
The coverage points to potential long-term ecological and reputational costs for the administration.
The report comes from Raw Story, with citations to The Washington Post and other outlets.

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