Linda McMahon-President Trump’s pick to head the Education Department-is one step closer to confirmation. McMahon passed the Senate Health,Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Thursday, sending her nomination to the full Senate. McMahon has said she agrees with President Trump the Department of Education should be shut down, and it’s critical functions moved to other departments. Neither she nor the president wish to cut funding Congress has appropriated for schools. McMahon has drawn no opposition from Republicans  , meaning her confirmation is virtually assured.