Cassidy questions McMahon on Trump plans to downsize Department of Education
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., questioned Linda McMahon about President Trump's plans to potentially downsize or eliminate the Department of Education. McMahon assured Cassidy any major changes to the department would require congressional action and that states and localities would still receive federal funds for programs.
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Confirmation hearing underway for Linda McMahon, Trump's pick for education secretary
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Linda McMahon grilled on Trump's plans for the Education Department at Senate confirmation hearing
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Linda McMahon Faces Confirmation Hearing for Education Secretary
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Watch live: Linda McMahon, Trump's pick to lead Education, faces Senate confirmation hearing
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Trump education pick Linda McMahon to face Senate grilling
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Department of Education in limbo amid Linda McMahon's confirmation hearing
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Linda McMahon faces confirmation hearing for department Trump wants to kill
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Inside DOGE's takeover of the Education Department
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