During a hearing on Wednesday, Education Secretary Linda McMahon faced tough questions from congressional Democrats regarding her department's staffing and spending cuts. Despite arguments defending her actions as fulfilling President Trump's directive to streamline federal bureaucracy, lawmakers expressed skepticism, particularly regarding the impacts on educational outcomes. Democrats raised concerns over her freezing of funds and the legality of punishing colleges amid protests. McMahon maintained compliance with statutory obligations, though lawmakers interrupted her when answers deviated from straightforward responses. This marked her third testimony before Congress within a month, indicating ongoing scrutiny of her policies.
We are struggling to understand how the actions you have taken at the Department of Education address learning gaps and improve academic outcomes.
With the staff that we've cut at the Department of Education-let me just reiterate what I've said before-we are totally in compliance with all of our statutory obligations.
I am answering the question. I'm just not giving you the answer you want.
The actions you have taken at the Department of Education address learning gaps and improve academic outcomes.
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