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"New Leadership at SBA, Education Secretary McMahon Shakes Up Policy"

"New Leadership at SBA, Education Secretary McMahon Shakes Up Policy"

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 In a notable update for listeners following United States small business policy, Linda McMahon is not currently serving as Administrator of the Small Business Administration. According to the Paul Hastings FedAction update published August 4, 2025, Kelly Loeffler has led the Small Business Administration since February 19, 2025. Linda McMahon has recently taken on the post of Secretary of Education, assuming office on March 3, 2025.

Headlines from several major news outlets this week reflect Linda McMahon’s influence in her new federal role. According to Inside Higher Ed, she voiced strong confidence in Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent during his swearing-in, highlighting his expertise and noting her expectation that he will be “an invaluable asset to the Department of Education team.” McMahon has stressed the need for reform, accountability, and outcomes in the educational system, aligning with President Trump’s ongoing demands for accreditation changes and greater direct job preparation in postsecondary education.

Fox News reports that Linda McMahon recently commented on a controversial June policy decision involving the witholding of certain federal education funds, indicating that her department had conducted a complete vetting of programs affected by this abrupt decision.

Another significant policy move, covered by Common Dreams, includes McMahon as one of several Cabinet members who received a sharply critical letter from Senator Bernie Sanders and other lawmakers. The letter condemned a recent Trump administration reinterpretation of longstanding federal law that now restricts immigrants’ access to education and other public benefits via federal programs. Legislators argue this change could create confusion and add barriers for eligible children and families attempting to access basic educational and health services.

Listeners seeking recent developments and leadership changes in small business support should note, as reported by The Conversation and Finance and Commerce, that the Small Business Administration is facing new challenges including contraction in workforce and closure of several regional offices. While McMahon no longer heads SBA, her ongoing Cabinet presence may continue to influence cross-departmental policies involving small business, especially where education and economic mobility meet.

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