Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday taking the first steps toward closing the Department of Education, White House officials tell NewsNation.

President Donald Trump could soon take the first step in abolishing the Department of Education, as those familiar with the matter say a draft order has already been written.

Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order as soon as today, initiating the process of dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The draft order directs newly confirmed Education Secretary Linda McMahon to "take all necessary steps to facilitate the closure of the Education Department" to the "maximum extent appropriate and permitted by law.