At her Senate confirmation hearing as Education Secretary, Linda McMahon reiterated that any dismantlement of the Department of Education would involve Congress. While Trump seeks to streamline the Department, she assured senators that essential programs like Pell Grants and special education funding would remain intact. Amid significant protests and scrutiny regarding her limited education experience, McMahon struggled to answer questions about federal education laws. She expressed support for local control over education and stated that key policies, such as loan forgiveness programs, would continue. The Hearing's outcome will be voted on February 20.