The U.S. Senate has confirmed Linda McMahon as the new Secretary of Education, aligning with the administration’s plan to dismantle the Department of Education. McMahon, formerly the head of the Small Business Administration and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), was confirmed by a 51-45 vote along party lines. The White House has been explicit about its intention to dissolve the Department of Education, assigning McMahon the task of overseeing this process. Despite these plans, a recent NPR/PBS News/Marist poll indicates that 63% of respondents oppose eliminating the department, highlighting a significant public divide on the issue.
