Trump’s pick for Department of Education chief meets with lawmakers
In a tense exchange, Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., asked McMahon to clarify the boundaries of Trump’s order banning DEI in ...
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What We Learned from Linda McMahon’s Confirmation Hearing
The nominee is ready to dismantle the Department of Education and steer federal funds away from public schools to pay for private school vouchers and tax cuts for the rich.
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4 Keys Ways RFK Jr. Could Impact College Students’ Health
With Robert F. Kennedy Jr. confirmed as the U.S. Health Secretary, here are some key ways he could impact college students' health.
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RFK Jr. Confirmed to Lead HHS Amid Concerns of Medicaid, Medicare Cuts
Nursing home leaders are hoping that the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) new chief, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who ...
Lamont wants to keep CT’s top utilities regulator. Lawmakers may have other ideas
Questions surround Gillett nomination after Eversource and UI lawsuit, Hartford Courant story, and lawmakers seeking PURA ...
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Trump Shakeup Stops Most Work at Education Department’s Civil Rights Office
President Donald Trump is downsizing a federal office that he's also using to carry out his policy agenda for schools.
McMahon Vows To Keep Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Linda McMahon vowed to keep the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for student loan borrowers during her Senate ...
The one easy question Trump’s Cabinet nominees keep flubbing
It's a simple question for a Cabinet nominee: "What would you do if directed by the president to ignore the law?" Trump's ...
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The Deflections of Linda McMahon
Adam Harris examines two critical lines of questioning during Linda McMahon's Senate confirmation hearing to be Secretary of ...
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Will Linda McMahon Will Keep Children Safe From Sexual Abuse? Her Track Record Ain't Good
During Linda McMahon's confirmation hearing, Sen. Tammy Baldwin questioned whether McMahon would keep children safe, citing a lawsuit against the WWE for sexual abuse.
Trump’s Education secretary pick declines to say if Black history courses violate anti-DEI order
Linda McMahon was also pressed on observances for Black History Month and whether she would support more funding for HBCUs ...
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McMahon confirmation exposes Trump’s plan to dismantle public education
McMahon’s confirmation hearing made clear that the Trump administration’s goal is not education reform, but dismantling public schools and privatizing the system for corporate gain.