President Donald Trump has said he wants his new education chief, Linda McMahon, to “put herself out of a job” and close the Education Department
Massachusetts officials condemn McMahon's plan to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, warning of negative impacts on students, especially those with disabilities, and the loss of $2 billion in federal funding.
The Senate confirmed Linda McMahon to lead the Education Department, paving the way for President Donald Trump to dismantle the agency.
Between DOGE and new Secretary Linda McMahon, the department is allegedly on its “final mission.” One of President Donald Trump’s biggest targets in his second term has been the Education Department,
East Carolina graduate and New Bern native Linda McMahon has one of the most unique jobs given to a department leader of President Donald Trump's administration.
President Donald Trump’s pick to lead and dismantle the U.S. Department of Education was confirmed Monday night, much to the dismay of local educators.
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday said she would lead a "final mission" to end bloat at the government department that President Donald Trump has targeted for closure, and that she aimed to transfer oversight of education to state governments.
At her confirmation hearing last week, Linda McMahon, Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, walked a thin line. On the one hand, she needed to assure Congress and the American people that she was fit for a cabinet-level position.