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Close-up of McMahon's face, at a microphone
Close-up of McMahon's face, at a microphone

5 Key Takeaways From McMahon’s Hearing for Ed Secretary

February 13, 2025

In the nearly three-hour hearing, Linda McMahon committed to the Trump agenda but provided little detail as far as how she’d execute it.

An illustration showing Linda McMahon with an elbow on the Capitol building. Images of two senators are in the corner.
An illustration showing Linda McMahon with an elbow on the Capitol building. Images of two senators are in the corner.

Senators Question McMahon at Confirmation Hearing

February 13, 2025

The Senate held a confirmation hearing for Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department. Read more below for updates.

Linda McMahon at RNC
Linda McMahon at RNC

Ahead of Confirmation Hearing, Senators Back McMahon

February 12, 2025

Recent executive actions related to education have colleges and Democrats worried, but key Republican lawmakers remain supportive of Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department.

A sign with the Education Department's address stands next to the building
A sign with the Education Department's address stands next to the building

Trump Taps Biden Critic Nicholas Kent as Under Secretary

February 11, 2025

The president nominated a former lobbyist for career colleges to serve as education under secretary—the nation’s top official on policies affecting colleges and universities.