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Linda McMahon Offers Few New Specifics on Ed. Dept. Budget Cuts
The Education Department wants to cut billions in spending but has offered few specifics on funding streams it wants to ...
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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 ...
Trump education Secy Linda McMahon Grilled In House Hearing: ‘World of wrestling different than…’
Congressman Mark Pocan grilled Education Secretary Linda McMahon over her WWE-style hiring and firing practices, quipping, “Maybe the world of all-star wrestling is different than my world of business ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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." ...