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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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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