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Education secretary pressed on cuts, Trump college crackdown • June 6, 2025, 3:23 PM ET (NBC)
Education Secretary defends Trump administration pressure on universities • June 6, 2025, 1:23 PM ET (NBC)
Linda McMahon says there's been 'progress' from Harvard and Columbia amid Trump's attacks • June 6, 2025, 9:23 AM ET (NBC)
Linda McMahon unsure if teaching Black history flouts Trump’s anti-DEI policy • June 5, 2025, 7:09 AM ET (The Guardian)
U.S. education secretary wants New York's Native American mascot ban withdrawn • May 31, 2025, 2:07 AM ET (CBS)

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Also Known As Linda Edwards
Born October 4, 1948 (age 76) • New Bern • North Carolina
Notable Family Members spouse Vince McMahon

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