Republicans praise her business acumen and say she’s a good pick to change the course of American education. Sen. Bill Cassidy, chair of the health and education committee, met with McMahon in January and said she’s “prepared to return power to parents and reform an Education Department that has lost the plot.”

President Donald Trump's choice to run the Department of Education, Linda McMahon, faces a U.S. Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday where Democrats are likely to grill her on the president's plans to shut the department outright.

She backed diversity and equity initiatives while on the state school board in Connecticut. Her confirmation hearing for education secretary starts Thursday.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The Sacramento Kings signed former No. 1 overall draft pick Markelle Fultz for the remainder of the season. The team announced the deal with Fultz on Wednesday night as the Kings seek more depth at point guard after recently trading away star De’Aaron Fox.

The Sacramento Kings agreed to sign free agent guard Markelle Fultz, the former No. 1 overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, they announced Thursday.

The Kings, in search of a point guard after the departure of De'Aaron Fox, have agreed to a deal with former No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz, his agent and attorney told ESPN on Wednesday night.

The Ohio Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Feb. 12, 2025, results for each game: Powerball drawings are held Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 10:59 p.m.