Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) has welcomed the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) decision to investigate the Trump administration's transfer of various Education Department programs to other federal agencies. This includes a review of the controversial shift of student loan default collections to the Department of the Treasury. Warren, who advocated for the investigation, criticized the administration for 'ripping programs out' of the Education Department, arguing that these changes could negatively impact students and teachers. The GAO's inquiry responds to a request from several lawmakers, including Warren and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), who are concerned about the implications of such transfers. The investigation comes at a time when federal student loan defaults are surging, with delinquent debt hitting $171.4 billion in early 2026. Warren's ongoing 'Save Our Schools' campaign underscores her commitment to maintaining robust oversight of federal education programs, particularly in light of increasing repayment challenges and shifting responsibilities that could affect borrowers.