During a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Senator Reed challenged Education Secretary McMahon’s claim of a trillion-dollar budget cut, correctly calculating a $12 billion reduction based on her stated $1.2 billion figure. This $12 billion cut represents a 15.3% decrease from the previous year’s budget, totaling $66.7 billion in requested funding for fiscal year 2026. The reduction reflects the administration’s aim to reduce federal spending on education and return control to state and local levels, aligning with ongoing efforts to significantly downsize the Department of Education. These actions are part of a broader plan to eliminate federal overreach in education.
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Secretary of Education Linda McMahon has rescinded all federal grants to Harvard University, citing numerous alleged violations of federal law and ethical breaches. McMahon’s letter details accusations ranging from non-compliance with the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling to criticisms of a new math course and alleged discrimination within the Harvard Law Review. The decision represents a significant escalation of the conflict between Harvard and the White House administration. McMahon argues that Harvard’s substantial endowment renders it capable of operating without federal funding.
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President-elect Trump nominated Linda McMahon, former WWE CEO and significant campaign donor, as Education Secretary. McMahon’s nomination follows her role as transition co-chair and previous leadership of the Small Business Administration. Trump cited her business and educational experience, emphasizing a plan to return education control to states under her leadership. This announcement comes amidst ongoing lawsuits alleging sexual abuse and misconduct against McMahon and her husband, Vince McMahon, related to their time at WWE.
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President-elect Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, a former WWE executive and head of the Small Business Administration under his first term, to lead the Department of Education. McMahon, a significant Trump donor and chair of his transition team, supports expanding school choice and opposes policies like Title IX protections for transgender students and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This appointment comes as Trump plans to significantly restructure the department, potentially shifting education control to individual states. Her confirmation would place her in charge of a $241.6 billion budget and approximately 13,000 employees.
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President-elect Trump has appointed Linda McMahon as his choice for Secretary of Education. McMahon, a former WWE CEO and Small Business Administration administrator, brings extensive business and leadership experience to the role. Trump’s stated goal is to return education control to the states, potentially involving significant restructuring of the Department of Education. McMahon’s appointment could also lead to policy reversals, such as changes to Title IX protections for LGBTQ+ students.
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