McMahon reveals talks with Congress to codify Education Department’s dismantlement

Published November 20, 2025 6:05pm ET



Education Secretary Linda McMahon says she has spoken with several members of Congress about codifying the dismantling of the Department of Education.

Following the Education Department’s announcement on Tuesday that it would be transferring six grant programs to other federal agencies in an effort to downsize severely, McMahon joined White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt for Thursday’s briefing.

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