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Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing for department Trump wants to kill

  • Linda McMahon is President Donald Trump's pick for Education Secretary and faces a confirmation hearing, while Trump aims to eliminate the Department of Education altogether.
  • The Department of Education oversees federal student aid and facilitates a $1.7 trillion student loan portfolio, impacting over 40 million borrowers.
  • During the hearing, McMahon did not clarify if Black history courses violate Trump's anti-DEI order, despite being questioned by Senator Chris Murphy.
  • Many advocates are concerned that if confirmed, McMahon will dismantle public education and divert funds away from critical programs for minorities, according to Becky Pringle and Ameshia Cross.
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Just the News broke the news in Washington, United States on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
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