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    Democrats Led by Maxine Waters Blocked from Department of Education as Trump and Musk Move to Eliminate Agency

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    On February 7, 2025, Representative Maxine Waters and more than two dozen Democratic lawmakers were denied entry to the Department of Education in Washington, D.C. The lawmakers sought to meet with department officials to discuss President Donald Trump's proposal to eliminate the agency. Security personnel locked the doors and blocked their access, leading to a tense confrontation and a shouting match outside the building. Maxine Waters questioned a security guard, demanding, "What's your name? Tell us your name. Give me that ID again." She reportedly asked if security would "shoot them" if they pushed for entry. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has been targeting federal agencies, including the Department of Education, for potential cuts and investigations. President Trump is preparing to sign an executive order aimed at dismantling the department. This marks the fourth time in a week that Democratic lawmakers have been blocked from entering a federal agency targeted by DOGE. The incident underscores escalating tensions between Democratic lawmakers and the Trump administration over education policy and the future of the Department of Education.

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