Senate Advances Linda McMahon's Nomination as Education Secretary Amid Controversy
Linda McMahon's nomination to lead the Education Department moves forward in the Senate, despite concerns over Trump's plans to dismantle the agency.
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The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted 12-11 to advance Linda McMahon's nomination as Education Secretary. McMahon supports Trump's agenda to reorient the department, which he has pushed to abolish, while assuring preservation of Title I and Pell Grant funding. Her past experience and handling of key issues, such as transgender sports and DEI programs, raised concerns among Democrats, who believe Trump aims to undermine public education. The full Senate will now consider her nomination, which has broader implications for educational policy and the department's future.
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Concerns include the potential dismantling of the Education Department, which could leave vulnerable students without support, and the administration's stance on issues like transgender sports and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
McMahon assured that Trump's vision is not to defund key programs but to have them operate more efficiently. She specifically pledged to preserve federal Title I money for low-income schools and Pell grants for low-income college students.
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