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Trump education secretary Linda McMahon stumbles over trillion-dollar funding math for disadvantaged students – Times of India

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon laughs before a Senate Appropriations hearing, Tuesday, June 3, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo) In a widely watched Senate hearing, US Education Secretary Linda McMahon made a significant mathematical error while defending President Trump’s 2026 education budget proposal. The mistake, which unfolded during a conversation about federal grant…

Linda McMahon urges colleges to align with Trump administration to maintain federal funding – Times of India

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Linda McMahon urges colleges to align with Trump administration for federal funding. (Getty Images) In a recent interview on CNBC, Education Secretary Linda McMahon made a stark statement, urging US colleges and universities to align with the Trump administration’s policies in order to secure continued federal funding for research and other programs. McMahon’s comments come…

‘Dear Harvard…’: Linda McMahon bars university research grants in scathing letter

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The Trump administration on Monday barred Harvard University from receiving any new federal research grants. Education Secretary Linda McMahon conveyed in a sharply worded letter to the president of Harvard, Alan M. Garber. This is the Trump administration’s most pointed action against one of the nation’s most prestigious academic institutions. “This letter is to inform…

Columbia University’s funding restitution on track, affirms US education secretary – The Times of India

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FILE – Secretary of Education Linda McMahon speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, Thursday, March 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File) US Education Secretary Linda McMahon has confirmed that Columbia University is making significant strides toward restoring its federal funding. Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday, McMahon described productive…

Trump backs Education Department job cuts as step toward “dream”: A path to progress or recipe for ruin? – The Times of India

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The Trump administration has been resolute in its bid to axe the Department of Education since taking office. At times labeling it a “con job” and at others holding it accountable for the dwindling academic standards—even in innovation hubs like Silicon Valley—Trump has repeatedly signaled his intent to dismantle the department. With the recent decision…

Will dissolving the Education Department pave the way for “meaningful learning in Math and English” or walk back the progress? – The Times of India

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FILE — The Department of Education in Washington, Nov. 18, 2024. The Republican Party has called for the shuttering of the Education Department since it first opened its doors in 1980. (Al Drago/The New York Times) Since Trump assumed office, he has been starkly clear about his motive to dismantle the Department of Education and…

Linda McMahon secures Senate nod to lead the US Department of Education – The Times of India

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Linda McMahon during her Senate confirmation hearing as President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, outlining her top priorities for reshaping US education. (Getty Images) The US Senate confirmed billionaire GOP donor and former wrestling executive Linda McMahon as the next Secretary of Education in a 51-45 vote on Monday. McMahon’s ascent to the helm…

Linda McMahon: Here’s why Trump pick for US education department faces doubts over her ability to lead – The Times of India

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Linda McMahon to challenge the status quo in education with no traditional background in the field. (AP Photo) Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment and a close ally of President Donald Trump, has emerged as a controversial pick to lead the US Department of Education. Her nomination, announced in November 2024, has ignited…

Donald Trump picks Mehmet Oz and Linda McMahon for key roles

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Donald Trump has selected Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Oz, known for his television fame on the Oprah Winfrey show, has faced criticism over his divisive health care opinions. In addition, Trump has nominated Linda McMahon, former WWE CEO, as Secretary of Education, aiming to decentralise education control to…

Linda McMahon, former WWE co-founder, is Trump’s US education secretary pick

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US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Linda McMahon as education secretary, putting the former pro-wrestling mogul at the helm of a department Trump has proposed abolishing. “For the past four years, as the Chair of the Board at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), Linda has been a fierce advocate for Parents’ Rights, working hard…