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.

Linda McMahon acknowledged during a confirmation hearing Thursday the Trump administration would need the help of Congress to abolish the Education Department.

At her confirmation hearing last week, Linda McMahon, Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of education, walked a thin line. On the one hand, she needed to assure Congress and the American people that she was fit for a cabinet-level position.

If Linda McMahon is confirmed as education secretary, President Donald Trump has said he wants the former wrestling executive to “put herself out of a job.”.

McMahon said that while the administration aims to restructure the Department of Education, key programs will continue to operate.

McMahon, of Greenwich, awaits a full Senate confirmation vote to lead the U.S. Department of Education. Here's what to know about her.

Linda McMahon moves one step closer to confirmation as secretary of the Education Department as Trump seeks to dismantle it.

Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Education, affirmed during her confirmation hearing on Thursday that shutting down the agency entirely would require congressional approval. Trump has repeatedly said he wants to shut ...

Greenwich's Linda McMahon, the nominee for secretary of education, said she would 'reorient the department' at her confirmation hearing.

Linda McMahon is facing a confirmation hearing on Feb. 13, leading some to wonder when the Education Secretary nominee could be voted on.

A Senate committee approved of President Donald Trump’s nomination of Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education. She now moves to a full Senate vote.