News Summary

• Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the 43-day government shutdown proved schools don't need federal oversight to function properly.
• McMahon released a video on social media claiming the nation’s education system continued to operate normally throughout the government shutdown.
• In March, McMahon laid off half of the department's workforce while Trump announced an executive order that he planned to shutter the department.
• Since Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, the commander in chief made downsizing the government one of his key campaign promises, including dismantling the Eepartment of Education.