Top 5 takeaways from Linda McMahon’s Senate confirmation hearing

Linda McMahon’s confirmation hearing on February 13, 2025, showcased her commitment to protecting Pell Grants and Title I funding, despite President Trump’s push to dismantle the US Department of Education. She also proposed expanding Pell Grants for vocational certifications and moving certain education programs to other agencies. While she defended school choice and backed reducing education bureaucracy, concerns arose over the potential shift of special education and civil rights programs. The Senate continues deliberating her confirmation.