Big blow to Trump as judge blocks explosive move to axe Education Department — mass firings paused, legal battle looms, here’s what’s next

President Trump’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education has been blocked by a federal judge, who ruled that the administration cannot fire DOE employees or shut down the agency without Congress's approval. The ruling came after the Trump administration announced mass layoffs, which the judge saw as an indirect attempt to eliminate the department. With key legal and political implications, this case highlights the limits of presidential power and the legal protection of federal institutions.