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Linda 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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New US Minister of Education Linda McMahon to "make herself unemployed"

As an important donor and supporter, Linda McMahon has long been active for Donald Trump in the background. With her appointment as the new Minister of Education, she is now intended to launch massive reforms in the public sphere. The real goal is to abolish her ministry.

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U.S. Senate confirms former WWE leader as new U.S. Minister of Education

From Takedown in the Ring to Takedown in Education: Ex-WWE head McMahon is a new minister of education in the US government. Trump has a clear mission: "to make herself unemployed."

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WLTReport

Linda McMahon CONFIRMED As Education Secretary

Linda McMahon has just been confirmed to lead the Department of Education. The Senate voted 51-45 to confirm former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as Education Secretary. Check it out: JUST ANNOUNCED: Linda McMahon confirmed as the 13th Secretary of Education. 51-45! Congratulations Linda @Linda_McMahon @EDSecMcMahon pic.twitter.com/dCsd6eEoAF — AJ Huber (@Huberton) March 3, 2025 Congratulations to our new Secretary of Education Linda McMahon! pic.twit…

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Time Magazine

Senate Confirms Linda McMahon as Trump’s Education Secretary

WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Monday to confirm former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the nation’s education chief, a role that places her atop a department that President Donald Trump has vilified and vowed to dismantle. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] McMahon will face the competing tasks of winding down the Education Department while also escalating efforts to achieve Trump’s agenda. Already the Republican president has signed sweeping…

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VOA News

Senate confirms education chief McMahon as Trump pushes to close department

Former wrestling executive says her goal is efficiency, not elimination

8 hours ago·United States

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Newser

Senate Confirms Education Pick

The Senate voted Monday to confirm former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the nation's education chief, a role that places her atop a department that President Trump has vilified and vowed to dismantle. McMahon will face the competing tasks of winding down the Education Department while also escalating efforts to...

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