What we know about Linda McMahon, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the U.S. Department of Education. And, science-backed tips to bridge political divides.

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The co-founder of WWE made several appearances in the ring, facing down legends like Kane and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

President-elect Donald Trump tapped the billionaire professional wrestling mogul to be secretary of the Department of Education.

Donald Trump’s leftfield cabinet choices have continued with the nomination of WWE co-founder Linda McMahon for Education Secretary. Trump announced the pick just after he chose TV doctor Mehmet Ozto serve as administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services on his Truth Social app last night, saying that McMahon would “use her decades of […]

Trump said McMahon will 'fight tirelessly to expand choice to every state in America, and empower parents to make the best education decisions for their families.'

Donald Trump nominated Linda McMahon, former CEO of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to lead the Department of Education.

Trump nominated Linda McMahon for secretary of Education, despite her limited experience in school management. He lauded her support of 'school choice' and 'parents' rights.'

President-elect Donald Trump tapped Linda McMahon, who served as administrator of the Small Business Administration during his first term, to become the next secretary of Education.

President-elect Donald Trump also selected Dr. Mehmet Oz, a former television talk show host and heart surgeon, to head the agency that oversees Medicaid, Medicare and the Affordable Care Act, and named Wall Street executive Howard Lutnick to lead the Commerce Department.

The decision emerged after it became evident that McMahon would not be selected for the role of Commerce Secretary

McMahon is a professional wrestling business magnate and co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team. She has limited experience working with K-12 public schools.

Linda McMahon, who lives in Stamford is co-chair of the president-elects transition team.

WASHINGTON (AP) President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be...

Trump said he believes that McMahon will use her leadership experience to make America Number One in Education in the World.