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Education Secretary Linda McMahon confuses AI with A1, sauce brand capitalizes on blunder • Apr. 12, 2025, 6:45 AM ET (USA Today)
Trump’s Education Chief Linda McMahon Repeatedly Calls AI ‘A1’ in School Speech • Apr. 10, 2025, 3:14 AM ET (Gizmodo)
McMahon meeting with House Democrats over Education Department layoffs • Apr. 2, 2025, 5:28 AM ET (The Hill)
Trump administration investigates Maine for claims of withholding gender transitions from parents • Mar. 28, 2025, 5:37 PM ET (AP)
Education secretary says Columbia University's changes put it on track to recover funding • Mar. 23, 2025, 2:56 PM ET (AP)

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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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