Lawmakers Grill Education Secretary Over Civil Rights and Funding Cuts In a highly anticipated hearing on Capitol Hill, Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced intense questioning from lawmakers over concerns about students' civil rights and deep cuts to federal education spending. McMahon, who has been on the job for several months, was summoned to testify before a congressional committee, marking her first appearance on Capitol Hill this year. The hearing comes at a critical time, as the Biden administration's education agenda faces mounting pressure from lawmakers and advocacy groups. With a focus on protecting vulnerable students and addressing rising inequality, lawmakers are likely to press McMahon for answers on how the department plans to safeguard students' rights and allocate limited resources in the face of shrinking federal budgets.
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.
