May 16, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

McMahon Tussles With House Democrats at Latest Hearing

U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon testifies before the House Committee on Education and Workforce at the Rayburn House Office Building on May 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. The hearing examined the policies and priorities of the Department of Education.

Sara Weissman Fri, 05/15/2026 - 03:00 AM

The secretary engaged in tense exchanges with Democratic lawmakers about ED policies. Republicans largely came to her defense but raised concerns about graduate student loan caps and threats to TRIO.

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McMahon Tussles With House Democrats at Latest Hearing