The Education Department’s reorganizing and program shifts have provoked lawsuits and sharp criticism from state and congressional leaders, who say critical programs are being handed to agencies without expertise. Twenty states and the District of Columbia joined a complaint challenging the administration’s moves to redistribute funding and functions, arguing the department is being dismantled without congressional approval. At the same time, Secretary Linda McMahon has been touring schools to promote civics and patriotism in K‑12 classrooms; those visits, often sponsored by conservative groups, drew protests from teachers and local advocates who view the materials as partisan. Senators including Elizabeth Warren publicly demanded McMahon’s resignation, and district leaders warned that program transfers could disrupt Title I and literacy supports. Key players cited include the Education Department, state governors, plaintiffs in the multistate lawsuit, and McMahon’s office. Officials from affected agencies and legal advocates say the disputes will determine where federal education authority resides and how federal funds are allocated going forward.