US EditionLinda McMahon confirmed to lead Education Department
- The Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as the Education Department chief, placing her in charge of a department that President Donald Trump has criticized and seeks to dismantle.
- During her confirmation hearing, McMahon distanced herself from Trump’s rhetoric and recognized Congress's authority to close the department.
- McMahon committed to preserving Title I funds for low-income schools and Pell grants for low-income college students.
- She aims for the Education Department to 'operate more efficiently' instead of defunding programs, according to her statement.
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‘Time for It to Die’: The Chaotic Killing Off of the Government
Linda McMahon, the secretary of education, during her Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing on February 13, 2025 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)BY DINNERTIME ON MONDAY, the Senate had confirmed Linda McMahon as secretary of education. Within an hour, she was sworn in. And well before midnight, she had sent an email to department employees outlining “our final mission.”“My vision is al…
Senate GOP Confirms Linda McMahon as Education Sec. Amid Threats to Public Education
Senate Republicans confirmed Linda McMahon as head of the Department of Education Monday in a 51-45 vote. Trump and McMahon have threatened to dismantle public education. Washington Democrat Patty Murray spoke out against McMahon’s confirmation from the Senate floor. Sen. Patty Murray: “We need a secretary of education who will put students first, not billionaires, who will stand up for our kids, every single one of them, even if it means standi…
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