President Trump's nominee for Education Secretary, Linda McMahon, cleared the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee with a 12-11 vote along party lines and is now heading to the full Senate for confirmation. Senator Bill Cassidy, the committee chairman, supported McMahon, highlighting her leadership experience and her vision for prioritizing students and parents. McMahon emphasized her background in business and government, stating her commitment to reducing federal control over education. President Trump has expressed his goal to dismantle the Department of Education, though this would require congressional action.