It s completely out of bounds – On Thursday, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, a Democrat from Oregon, unveiled the first formal impeachment inquiry targeting Education Secretary Linda McMahon. The resolution accuses the official of overreaching authority by attempting to dismantle the Department of Education through its transfer of key functions to partner agencies. Bonamici’s move marks a significant escalation in Democratic efforts to hold McMahon accountable for what they describe as a systematic disregard for legislative intent and public trust.

Bonamici’s resolution argues that McMahon’s actions have violated the core principles of federal governance. During a House floor speech, the representative condemned the secretary for “illegal transfers” of critical programs, such as those overseeing special education and civil rights, to the Health and Human Services Department (HHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), respectively. “You can’t just unilaterally move a program that Congress put at the Department of Education and put…