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Mar 3, 2025 The Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as secretary of education Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The confirmation placed a Trump ally atop a department the administration aimed to shrink, affecting how Congress staffed and legitimized executive restructuring.
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- Linda McMahon Confirmed as US Education Secretary — The US Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as the new education secretary with a 51-45 vote.
- Senate confirms Linda McMahon as education secretary — The Senate confirmed former WWE CEO Linda McMahon as the Secretary of Education.
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Week 7 – 2025-03-01–2025-03-07
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