Linda McMahon Confirmed as Education Secretary Amid Plans to Shut Down Department

The U.S. Senate has confirmed Linda McMahon, co-founder of WWE, as the Secretary of Education.

Her confirmation follows President Donald Trump's stated goal of dismantling the Department of Education. The agency is already facing budget cuts and workforce reductions. McMahon's appointment has sparked controversy, especially as the department deals with ongoing legal challenges, including a child sex abuse lawsuit in Baltimore County.

The decision aligns with the administration's broader push to reduce federal oversight in education.