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  1. 12 HR AGO

    Linda McMahon Focuses on Education, Kelly Loeffler Leads Small Business Administration

    There is important news involving Linda McMahon in the last few days, but listeners should note that she is currently serving as Education Secretary, not as Administrator of the Small Business Administration. According to the Paul Hastings regulatory update and government appointment reports, Kelly Loeffler has been heading the SBA since February 2025, while Linda McMahon was appointed to the Department of Education in March 2025. Most recent headlines naming Linda McMahon are related to education, not SBA activity. In her current role, Linda McMahon announced an increase in federal grants for historically Black colleges and universities as well as tribal colleges according to the Bradenton Times and other sources. The Department of Education redirected nearly five hundred million dollars in funding, with Linda McMahon stating that the agency scrutinized grant programs to prioritize merit and excellence in education, rather than support programs deemed racially discriminatory. She emphasized that every available tool would be used to advance educational outcomes and opportunity for all Americans. Officials from UNCF, a national advocacy organization for historically Black colleges and universities, called the funding infusion a godsend in a statement earlier this week. There is confusion in public reporting that connects Linda McMahon to the Small Business Administration, likely because she served as Administrator of the SBA from 2017 to 2019. However, recent regulatory summaries and official calendars confirm that Kelly Loeffler has held the SBA post throughout 2025 and has overseen recent agency decisions, such as the implementation of executive orders on debanking in response to President Trump's directives. Listeners looking for the most recent information on the Small Business Administration should track announcements from Kelly Loeffler. Under her watch, the SBA recently extended the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs for an additional year, following a unanimous committee vote according to the House Committee on Small Business. This extension allows small business owners extra time to apply for grants and continue planning new research and development projects without interruption. Linda McMahon continues to appear in national headlines for her education policy changes, but not for decisions in small business administration. For listeners interested in SBA news, the current top stories concern program extensions and the agency's efforts, led by Kelly Loeffler, to address banking access for small business owners as part of national efforts to eliminate politicized debanking. Thank you for tuning in and do not forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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  2. 12 HR AGO

    Kelly Loeffler Leads SBA in Addressing "Politicized Debanking" and Providing Disaster Relief

    Kelly Loeffler currently serves as Administrator of the Small Business Administration, not Linda McMahon. Loeffler took the position in February 2025, while Linda McMahon serves as Education Secretary in the Trump administration. The Small Business Administration under Loeffler's leadership has been actively addressing what the Trump administration calls "politicized debanking" of small businesses. Following President Trump's executive order targeting this issue, the SBA sent letters to its network of more than five thousand lenders directing them to identify past instances of debanking, remediate such cases, and cease any policies that facilitate discriminatory banking practices against businesses based on political affiliations. This initiative comes as part of a broader federal effort to ensure fair access to banking services. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has also issued guidance reminding banks of their legal obligations regarding customer financial records and has begun reviewing the nine largest banks for potential debanking activities. Meanwhile, the SBA continues its traditional disaster relief functions. The agency recently announced low interest federal disaster loans available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Utah counties affected by severe drought conditions. Cache, Daggett, Duchesne, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Uintah, Wasatch and Weber counties are covered under this declaration. Utah remains the only state that is one hundred percent in drought according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. The Economic Injury Disaster Loan program specifically targets small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, nurseries and private nonprofits including faith based organizations that have suffered financial losses directly related to the drought. However, the program excludes most agricultural producers, farmers and ranchers, with the exception of small aquaculture enterprises. These developments reflect the SBA's dual focus under Loeffler's leadership, addressing both traditional disaster relief needs and the administration's priority of combating alleged political discrimination in banking services. The agency continues to work with thousands of lenders nationwide while implementing new policies aimed at ensuring fair treatment of all small business borrowers regardless of their political affiliations. Thank you for tuning in and make sure to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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  3. 5 DAYS AGO

    Disaster Loan Boost for Indiana Businesses After Severe Weather

    According to WJTS TV, Linda McMahon, Administrator of the U S Small Business Administration, recently approved extra disaster loan funding for Indiana business owners affected by severe weather. The expansion of these low interest loans is targeted at helping them prevent future damage and is a response to a formal request from Governor Eric Holcomb. This move gives eligible small businesses affected by recent disasters a new opportunity not just to rebuild but to invest in upgrades that could protect against future losses. Local officials in Indiana praised the Small Business Administration’s coordination and rapid response over the past week. Elsewhere, McMahon’s tenure has been marked by an increased focus on disaster readiness as economic risks remain high for small enterprises nationwide. Ongoing severe weather events in the Midwest and parts of the Southeast have made access to emergency and resiliency funding a top priority for small firms, many of whom lack the cash reserves of larger corporations. In recent days, the Small Business Administration also highlighted its support for manufacturing in the Mountain West. William Briggs, the deputy administrator, reported from Salt Lake City that Utah manufacturers have seen a spike in Small Business Administration loans following the passage of this summer’s federal budget bill. Companies in that region are crediting expanded federal loan guarantees with improving their ability to invest in new staff and modern equipment. The Small Business Administration’s outreach through site visits and local partnerships is being cited as a major factor in the twenty eight percent revenue growth by some firms, evidence of the agency’s ongoing efforts to support regional innovation. Senate leaders in Congress are currently pushing legislation to reauthorize the Small Business Innovation program, with both Chair Joni Ernst and the administration emphasizing that a renewal is essential for ensuring continuity and new growth in the sector. McMahon’s public statements continue to reinforce the administration’s priorities of supporting not just recovery from disaster but sustained economic vitality and preparedness in changing conditions. The Small Business Administration under Linda McMahon is responding quickly to evolving needs across different states, using both targeted financial aid and expanded outreach as economic pressure points shift. Listeners can expect further news as Congress debates funding extensions and the agency continues to adjust its support based on disaster impact assessments and business community feedback. Thank you for tuning in and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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  4. 5 DAYS AGO

    Linda McMahon's Small Business Expertise Shapes Her Approach as Secretary of Education

    Linda McMahon, who previously served as Administrator of the United States Small Business Administration from 2017 to 2019, has recently been in the spotlight for her new role as Secretary of Education. Although her tenure at the Small Business Administration ended several years ago, recent news still references her background and leadership there, especially as she takes on controversial new duties in the education sector. Hillsdale College hosted Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education, where she spoke about the importance of educational reform and referenced her administrative experience with the Small Business Administration. According to Hillsdale College, she emphasized models of institutional resilience that could inform both higher education and support for America’s small businesses. Current headlines from The Chronical and Associated Press discuss a significant policy shift under Secretary McMahon’s guidance, but these primarily focus on the Department of Education. However, McMahon’s track record at the Small Business Administration continues to be cited in debates about federal funding and minority-serving institutions. The Chronical reports that McMahon, when questioned about recent reductions in grants for minority-serving institutions, highlighted her intent to work with Congress to better allocate resources without using quotas, stressing her belief in fair access and institutional merit, a value she carried from her Small Business Administration perspective. Recent coverage from WJTS News on September tenth shared that the Small Business Administration, referencing past protocols from McMahon’s administration, approved disaster relief loans for Indiana in response to recent natural disasters. The announcement cites the legacy of streamlined disaster loan processes first instituted during her time as Administrator, showing that her policies continue to influence current relief efforts and long-term support for small businesses affected by events like floods and storms. While the majority of news coverage now centers on McMahon’s leadership at the Department of Education, her history and the frameworks she developed as head of the Small Business Administration substantially shape her approach to federal management, disaster relief, and small business advocacy. Key decisions and streamlined processes launched under her tenure at the Small Business Administration remain in effect, prominently guiding agency responses to recent emergencies. Thank you for tuning in and do not forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

    3 min

  5. 9 SEPT

    Linda McMahon Defends Trump's Funding Freeze on Harvard, Prioritizes American Students' Rights

    Linda McMahon has not been the Administrator of the Small Business Administration for several years and is currently serving as the Secretary of Education under the Trump administration. In her role as Education Secretary, Linda McMahon has been at the center of high-profile national debates. Most recently, according to The Daily Signal, she appeared on national news to defend President Trump’s decision to freeze funding to Harvard University, referencing Title Six violations and concerns over the treatment of Jewish students and faculty. She emphasized the administration’s intention to continue negotiations with Harvard but insisted that American students’ rights must come first and that the administration would pursue legal avenues in response to the court’s ruling against the funding freeze. McMahon also commented on the issue of in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants in Illinois, arguing that benefits should prioritize American citizens. On matters related to foreign students, she noted the administration’s position that the primary focus should be ensuring access for domestic students but that international applicants should be welcome if they are identified as top talent who can benefit the U S economy. In parallel with regulatory shifts elsewhere in the federal government, McMahon’s Department of Education has reportedly begun adjusting workforce duties as the Trump administration pursues a strategy of agency consolidation. Staff and resources are being transferred to the Department of Labor to implement an integrated state plan portal supporting employment and education programs, a move intended to streamline federal service delivery. This comes in the context of a Supreme Court decision that lifted an injunction and allowed the Trump administration’s executive order for federal workforce reductions to take effect, potentially paving the way for significant changes across multiple agencies. McMahon has also indicated that she will make new policy recommendations to schools, focusing on topics like reading education, the use of artificial intelligence in classrooms, and updated discipline strategies. These moves are being watched closely as part of the administration’s broader workforce and educational reform agenda, which continues to generate both support and criticism across the country. There have been no major SBA headlines tied to Linda McMahon in any capacity in recent days, as she currently does not hold that position. Thank you for tuning in and be sure to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

    3 min

  6. 9 SEPT

    Title: Linda McMahon, Secretary of Education, Defends Trump's Moves on Harvard Funding and Student Benefits

    Linda McMahon, currently serving as Secretary of Education, has been at the center of several important national decisions in recent days. Most notably, McMahon appeared on Fox News Sunday to defend President Donald Trump’s move to freeze federal funding for Harvard University, citing violations of federal law regarding discrimination. According to The Daily Signal, McMahon accused Harvard of a history of censoring Jewish students and faculty on campus, stressing that the administration had found them in violation of Title Six and planned to pursue the case rather than leaving its resolution to the courts. She emphasized the desire to negotiate directly with Harvard but confirmed that litigation would continue if necessary. McMahon also expressed that the administration would appeal the ruling of a US district judge who had decided against the funding freeze. On broader education policy, McMahon has addressed the issue of tuition benefits for undocumented students, specifically criticizing Illinois for providing in-state tuition to people in the country illegally while not extending the same benefits to American citizens. She commented that such benefits should go first to citizens, and outlined the administration’s stance on student visas, suggesting that American students receive priority for university spots, while foreign students would be selected based on their academic merit and potential contributions to the US economy. Shifting focus to education strategy, outlets like AOL and the New York Post report that Secretary McMahon is set to announce recommendations for schools covering critical topics such as reading instruction, artificial intelligence, and discipline in the classroom. These expected recommendations signal a focus on modernizing educational standards and adapting to new technology in teaching, which many experts believe is vital for keeping American education competitive. Listeners should also note that McMahon’s tenure has coincided with significant federal workforce changes. The Department of Education will be transferring funds and staff to the Labor Department as part of the implementation of a new state plan portal, reflecting efforts to streamline operations and encourage efficiency. This comes amid ongoing legal challenges and Supreme Court decisions about reducing the size of the federal workforce, showing that McMahon’s role is closely tied to broader administrative and policy shifts. In summary, Linda McMahon has continued to be an influential figure in education and workforce policy, taking strong stances on university funding, student benefits, and education modernization. Recent headlines illustrate her willingness to defend administration policies publicly and to focus on issues that directly shape schools and federal operations. Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

    3 min

  7. 7 SEPT

    "Linda McMahon Transitions from SBA to Overseeing Education Department Closure"

    Linda McMahon, who previously served as the head of the Small Business Administration during the first Trump administration, has most recently occupied a high-profile role not at the SBA but within the Department of Education. According to Education Week and additional major outlets, President Trump issued an executive order in March tasking Linda McMahon with overseeing the closure of the Department of Education. Since then, the agency has let go of half its staff and is in the process of reallocating and withholding nearly seven billion dollars in federal grant funding from school districts nationwide. These grants included funding for before and after school programs, teacher training, and services aimed at English language learners, creating significant concern among educators and state officials about how these cuts will impact local schools and students, especially in Connecticut and other states expecting a rise in administrative costs and increased pressure on state budgets. Connecticut’s leadership, for example, has announced a special legislative session to address the cuts and prepare for major changes as federal support diminishes, with state officials warning that adjustments will likely take months while agencies seek clarity on full fiscal impacts according to Lymeline dot com and local public officials. In addition, McMahon has not made substantive public statements in recent days in connection to the Small Business Administration. Instead, the current Administrator of the SBA is Kelly Loeffler, who recently published an op-ed in The Washington Reporter commending President Trump and the deployment of the National Guard for reducing violent crime in Washington DC by forty-five percent. This drop, Loeffler argued, has helped revive small business confidence in the city by making it safer for entrepreneurs to invest and consumers to return for in-person shopping and services. Loeffler’s comments highlighted a significant four-year rise in crime impacting America’s small businesses, but argued that recent enforcement efforts have returned optimism and stability to key business districts. Despite past widespread recognition of McMahon’s previous work supporting small business innovation, recent legislation and program extensions such as House Resolution five thousand one hundred to extend Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs have not featured her leadership or commentary. These programs, championed on a bipartisan basis, are now set for extension into September twenty twenty-six, aiming to maintain pathways for commercialization and research transitions for innovative small companies, as reported by Quiver Quant. In summary, Linda McMahon’s present role is centered on the ongoing effort to close the Education Department, significantly repositioning her within federal government operations and marking the end, for now, to her activity as a public advocate for small businesses. Thanks for tuning in and don’t forget to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

    3 min

  8. 7 SEPT

    "Kelly Loeffler Takes the Helm at the SBA: Driving Small Business Recovery with Improved Public Safety"

    In the latest news concerning leadership at the United States Small Business Administration, Linda McMahon has not been referenced in any current headlines or news stories as the Administrator of the Small Business Administration. Instead, Kelly Loeffler is the current Administrator, and her recent public statements have focused on how improved public safety measures in Washington, D.C., are positively impacting the outlook for small businesses and helping restore consumer confidence. According to a recent article in Small Business Trends, Administrator Loeffler expressed support for President Trump’s increased efforts on law and order, crediting a forty-five percent drop in violent crime in D.C. and a greater sense of safety as key factors strengthening the small business ecosystem in the city. Listeners looking for news about Linda McMahon’s policy actions or press appearances in the context of the Small Business Administration will find that she is not currently in that role, nor has she made notable headlines connected to that office in recent days. Recent coverage related to Linda McMahon involves her nomination as Education Secretary under President Trump, a move that has drawn reactions in entertainment and political circles but is unrelated to small business policy or administration. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, Representative Roger Williams introduced H.R. five one zero zero to extend the programs supporting small business research for another year. The proposed extension means that the Small Business Innovation Research and the Small Business Technology Transfer programs remain funded through September thirty, twenty twenty-six, providing ongoing support to entrepreneurs engaged in cutting edge research and development. These initiatives enable start-ups and innovators to access federal support and help commercialize new technologies, helping to drive economic growth across various industries. For listeners who have followed Linda McMahon’s previous tenure as Small Business Administrator, it is important to note that she is no longer making decisions for or representing the agency in any official capacity. All current statements and decisions from the Small Business Administration are being made by Kelly Loeffler, as confirmed in recent op-eds and official releases. Thank you for tuning in and be sure to subscribe. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

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