Linda McMahon auditions to lead Education Department Trump wants to eliminate

Linda McMahon, a former WWE executive, is scheduled to face the Senate as President Trump's pick to head the Education Department. Trump has proposed dismantling the department, raising concerns about the implications for public schools. Despite these proposals, eliminating the department would require congressional action. The administration has begun dismantling the agency internally, with the Musk-led Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) terminating contracts and obtaining administrator emails. Labor unions have filed lawsuits to stop DOGE from accessing private information. McMahon would be tasked with implementing Trump's executive orders, including one threatening funding cuts for schools teaching about race and gender. She may also face questions about WWE controversies, including allegations of sexual abuse. McMahon will likely address the learning loss trend worsened by the pandemic. Despite Trump's desire to "put her out of a job," McMahon's confirmation would require Senate approval.