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U.S. Senate: Confirmation of Education Secretary, Tax Legislation Ahead, and Policy Debates
Today, the U.S. Senate confirmed Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education, setting the stage for significant policy shifts. Senate Republicans are preparing for major tax legislation debates following the House’s budget approval. Additionally, the Senate rejected a bill affecting transgender student-athletes, and Democrats criticized substantial staff cuts in the Social Security Administration. Upcoming confirmation hearings for State Department nominees are also anticipated to be contentious.