At her confirmation hearing last week, Linda McMahon, Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, walked a thin line. On the one hand, she needed to assure Congress and the American people that she was fit for a cabinet-level position.

Women’s sports are for women,” said Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of Education. As a former professional

Linda McMahon on Thursday sketched out how key functions of the Education Department could be carved up to achieve President Donald Trump’s goal of dismantling the agency, vowing to “reorient”

The confirmation of Linda McMahon -- who is President Donald Trump' education pick -- would mean major changes to the Department of Education's influence.

Maybe because its support for students is popular with Republicans as well as Democrats. And because cutting that funding would blow a big hole in the budgets of red states.

Linda McMahon, Trump's education secretary pick, has her confirmation hearing on Thursday amid reports of plans to shut down the Education Department.

Senior officials have been blindsided by DOGE’s actions at Treasury and USAID. But the president’s support of the group means other advisers have limited options.