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Education Secretary Faces Backlash Over $12 Billion Budget Cut

5/22/2025

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In a fiery House Appropriations hearing, Education Secretary Linda McMahon stood firm against fierce opposition, defending a staggering $12 billion budget cut—15% of the education budget. As Democrats rallied against the potential harm to civil rights and early childhood education, McMahon championed local control and a boost in charter school funding, igniting a passionate debate.

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In a fiery House Appropriations hearing, Education Secretary Linda McMahon stood firm against fierce opposition, defending a staggering $12 billion budget cut—15% of the education budget. As Democrats rallied against the potential harm to civil rights and early childhood education, McMahon championed local control and a boost in charter school funding, igniting a passionate debate.