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Sparks fly between Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Dem Rep. Watson Coleman: 'You should feel shameful'

Education Secretary Linda McMahon clashes with Democrat Rep. Watson Coleman in fiery hearing over Trump’s plan to shrink the Department of Education and return power to states.

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Democrats Hammer Linda McMahon Over Education Department Cuts

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'Body slammed!' Dem lawmaker praised for takedown of ed secretary Linda McMahon

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Linda McMahon Offers Few New Specifics on Ed. Dept. Budget Cuts

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon offered few specifics on how the Department of Education would consolidate funding streams and cut billions of dollars from its bottom line but repeatedly re...

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McMahon Plays Defense on the Hill

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Education secretary speaks of goal to shrink bureaucracy, save tax dollars

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Judge Calls Out Trump’s Absurd Argument for Wrecking the Department of Education

In what could lead to a consequential Supreme Court decision, Myong J. Joun said it’s absurd to claim demolishing an agency improves its efficiency.

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Judge blocks Trump layoffs, order to close Education Department

A district judge on Thursday blocked President Trump’s executive order calling for the closure of the Department of Education — as well as against the reduction in force that laid off half of the

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RFK Jr.'s MAHA report raises concerns about vaccines, American foods and prescription drugs

A new government-issued report reflects some of the most controversial views on vaccines, the nation’s food supply, pesticides and prescription drugs held by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.

3 things to know from Linda McMahon’s FY 2026 testimony

The education secretary fielded questions on Capitol Hill about school choice, literacy achievement and closing the Education Department.

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Linda McMahon's claim that 70% of 8th-graders 'can't read proficiently' lacks a bit of reading comprehension

McMahon appeared to be referencing National Assessment of Educational Progress proficiency scores, which do not indicate grade-level performance.

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Education Department opens investigation of admissions at selective Virginia high school

The Education Department said Thursday it is opening a civil rights investigation into Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia over the admissions policy at an elite, selective high school.

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Education secretary defends 15.3% agency budget cut in 'final mission'

Education Secretary Linda McMahon, testifying before a House subcommittee on Wednesday, defended a 15.3% leaner budget from last year as part of the department's "final mission."

Education Secretary Wants Talks With Harvard to Resume, Without Giving Ground

Linda McMahon, President Trump’s top education official, has played a leading role in pressuring the Ivy League university to comply with the administration’s demands.