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A Democratic representative from Oregon, supported by numerous fellow lawmakers, has initiated an effort in the House to impeach Secretary Linda McMahon. The impeachment push stems from her alleged downsizing of the Education Department.
Linda McMahon defended the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle or significantly restructure the Education Department, arguing for a shift in its responsibilities and calling it a "failed" bureaucracy.
A memorandum from President Trump directs officials to ensure all Department of Homeland Security employees, including those in the Coast Guard, FEMA, and CISA, receive pay after going without during a prolonged government shutdown.
Linda McMahon highlights the need for less red tape and stronger results in special education, noting that new federal partnerships aim to improve programs and bolster civil rights protections for children, 50 years after IDEA became law.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon appeared on Capitol Hill, where lawmakers questioned her regarding proposed cuts to federal education spending and issues concerning students' civil rights.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the Education Freedom Tax Credit, which uses private donations and costs taxpayers nothing, will assist parents in moving their children from 'failing schools.' She noted that 27 states have already adopted the program.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon rejected California's proposed policy on transgender athletes and a shared podium plan, reinforcing the Trump administration's stance on Title IX.
John Phelan, the US Navy Secretary, has been ousted from his position, with reports citing a clash with Pentagon leadership and the ongoing naval blockade of Iran as contributing factors. Hung Cao has been named as the interim US Navy Secretary following Phelan's departure.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is reminding teachers that they are not required to pay union dues in any state, referencing the 2018 Supreme Court Janus v. AFSCME decision.