Education Secretary Linda McMahon Faces Scrutiny on Capitol Hill. In a tense hearing on Capitol Hill, Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced tough questions from lawmakers about the Biden administration's handling of students' civil rights and the impact of federal education spending cuts. As the country's top education official, McMahon was grilled by senators and representatives about the department's response to allegations of systemic racism and unequal access to education, particularly for students with disabilities and from low-income backgrounds. With the federal education budget under pressure, lawmakers also pressed McMahon to explain how her department plans to allocate limited resources and prioritize vital programs amidst the looming threat of sequestration.
In her first appearance on Capitol Hill this year, lawmakers questioned Education Secretary Linda McMahon about students' civil rights and cuts to federal education spending.
