Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, attends a hearing of the Health, Education, and Labor Committee on her nomination, Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Sen.

Trump has repeatedly talked about his desire to close the Education Department, which he alleged “indoctrinate(s) America’s youth with all sorts of things," on the campaign trail.

If Linda McMahon is confirmed as education secretary, President Donald Trump has said he wants her to “put herself out of a job.” A plan being considered by the White House would direct the education secretary to dismantle the department as much as legally possible while asking Congress to abolish it completely.

McMahon said that while the administration aims to restructure the Department of Education, key programs will continue to operate.

At approximately… Linda McMahon, Trump's education secretary pick, has her confirmation hearing on Thursday amid reports of plans to shut down the Education Department. The president held a controversial joint press conference with the Tesla CEO — his most powerful adviser.

Linda McMahon, Trump's pick to lead the federal Education Department, is set to face questions from lawmakers Thursday morning. Here's what to know.

Linda McMahon faces an unusual test as she seeks Senate approval to lead an agency the president wants her to destroy.

Ahead of Linda McMahon’s hearing to become the next secretary of the Department of Education, America’s state teachers of the year for 2024 have said they worry the future of public education is

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Linda McMahon expressed her support for protecting women and girls from trans athlete inclusion during her confirmation hearing on Thursday.

President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Modi to meet, Trump make separate calls to Putin and Zelenskyy to start peace talks, Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing to lead Education Department.