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Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump ’s pick to lead the Department of Education, refused to answer on Thursday during a Senate confirmation hearing if public schools would be in violation of an executive order and be at risk of losing their federal funding if they host groups or clubs based on a race or ethnicity.that dismantled diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government.
“Would they risk funding if they have clubs that students can belong to based on their ethnic or racial identity?” he asked.McMahon hedged, saying that she didn’t want to address hypothetical situations. But Murphy pressed further.
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