By now, you know about the endless speculation on whether the incoming Trump administration might close the U.S. Department of Education. It remains just that: speculation. Congress would have to be involved, and even a Senate and House controlled by the same party as President-elect Donald Trump would not necessarily go along with this idea.

President-elect’s nomination of McMahon aims to transform U.S. education landscape. Here's what we know about McMahon.

Trump has nominated Linda McMahon to lead the Department of Education, which he has said he'll close “very early” in his administration.

The co-founder of World Wrestling Entertainment also briefly served on the Connecticut State Board of Education.

President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to get rid of the U.S. Department of Education will be far easier said than done. As Trump seeks to redefine U.S. education policy, the complex logistics, bipartisan congressional approval and redirection of federal programs required make dismantling the department a challenging — not impossible — feat.

Donald Trump has vowed to dissolve the Department of Education and reverse Biden-era policies. Oklahoma schools superintendent Ryan Walters and former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan weigh in on Trump’s plan.