Senate committee approves Betsy DeVos 12-11

WASHINGTON (WJBK) - A Senate committee has approved Republican donor and school choice advocate Betsy DeVos for education secretary, even as two GOP senators expressed some reservations. #BetsyDeVos

Trump Diversifies Cabinet; Picks Nikki Haley and Betsy DeVos

President-elect Donald J. Trump moved swiftly on Wednesday to diversify his cabinet and try to heal lingering rifts in the Republican Party, recruiting Gov. Nikki R. Haley of South Carolina and Betsy DeVos, a prominent Republican fund-raiser, both of whom opposed him during the campaign, as well as Ben Carson, who challenged Mr. Trump for the Republican nomination.. #BetsyDeVos

GOP-Backed Betsy DeVos Favored for Education Secretary

Now that former D.C. schools chancellor Michelle Rhee has removed herself from consideration for the next U.S. secretary of education in Donald Trump's Cabinet, the way is paved for Betsy DeVos, who is favored among Republicans. DeVos is easily one of ... #BetsyDeVos