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Trump Issues Executive Order to Eliminate Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order on March 20, 2025, aiming to eliminate the Department of Education, transferring some federal education functions to states, while others, including student loans, remain under federal control. Congressional approval is needed for complete closure.
Trump Issues Executive Order to Eliminate Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order on March 20, 2025, aiming to eliminate the Department of Education, transferring some federal education functions to states, while others, including student loans, remain under federal control. Congressional approval is needed for complete closure.
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48% Bias Score
Student Loan Recertification Deadlines Extended to February 2026
The Department of Education announced a delay of income-driven repayment (IDR) plan recertification deadlines to at least February 2026 for IBR, PAYE, and ICR borrowers, following a lawsuit and reports of payment increases for those unable to recertify; new IDR applications remain paused.
Student Loan Recertification Deadlines Extended to February 2026
The Department of Education announced a delay of income-driven repayment (IDR) plan recertification deadlines to at least February 2026 for IBR, PAYE, and ICR borrowers, following a lawsuit and reports of payment increases for those unable to recertify; new IDR applications remain paused.
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44% Bias Score
Legal Challenge Blocks Student Loan Payment Relief Amid Rising Job Cuts
A U.S. appeals court decision blocked the Biden administration's new income-driven repayment (IDR) plan, leaving over 40 million American student loan borrowers with limited options for payment relief as job cuts rise, and the total outstanding debt exceeds \$1.6 trillion.
Legal Challenge Blocks Student Loan Payment Relief Amid Rising Job Cuts
A U.S. appeals court decision blocked the Biden administration's new income-driven repayment (IDR) plan, leaving over 40 million American student loan borrowers with limited options for payment relief as job cuts rise, and the total outstanding debt exceeds \$1.6 trillion.
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Trump's Plan to Dismantle Education Department Risks Student Loan Crisis
President Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education, including its $1.64 trillion student loan portfolio, faces uncertainty due to staff cuts, communication issues, and potential transfer of responsibilities to other agencies; this creates significant risk for borrowers as affordable rep...
Trump's Plan to Dismantle Education Department Risks Student Loan Crisis
President Trump's plan to dismantle the Department of Education, including its $1.64 trillion student loan portfolio, faces uncertainty due to staff cuts, communication issues, and potential transfer of responsibilities to other agencies; this creates significant risk for borrowers as affordable rep...
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House Budget Passes with Controversial Student Loan Program Restructuring
The House passed a budget for fiscal year 2025 that includes significant tax cuts and increased spending, but a key, yet to be finalized, component is a restructuring of the student loan program that would eliminate the Saving on Valuable Education income-driven repayment plan and increase monthly p...
House Budget Passes with Controversial Student Loan Program Restructuring
The House passed a budget for fiscal year 2025 that includes significant tax cuts and increased spending, but a key, yet to be finalized, component is a restructuring of the student loan program that would eliminate the Saving on Valuable Education income-driven repayment plan and increase monthly p...
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56% Bias Score
Musk's AI Scrutinizes Department of Education Amidst Trump's Push for Elimination
President Trump's potential elimination of the Department of Education, currently headed by acting Secretary Denise Carter, is being investigated by Elon Musk's DOGE using AI to analyze the $241.7 billion budget and its $1.6 trillion student loan program, while Linda McMahon awaits Senate confirmati...
Musk's AI Scrutinizes Department of Education Amidst Trump's Push for Elimination
President Trump's potential elimination of the Department of Education, currently headed by acting Secretary Denise Carter, is being investigated by Elon Musk's DOGE using AI to analyze the $241.7 billion budget and its $1.6 trillion student loan program, while Linda McMahon awaits Senate confirmati...
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the US Department of Education, a move opposed by unions and raising concerns about public schools, students, and the $1.8 trillion student loan portfolio, despite the White House stating that "critical functions" will remain.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Dismantle Department of Education
President Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the US Department of Education, a move opposed by unions and raising concerns about public schools, students, and the $1.8 trillion student loan portfolio, despite the White House stating that "critical functions" will remain.
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40% Bias Score
Warren Demands Reinstatement of Fired Education Department Employees
Senator Elizabeth Warren and other Democratic senators are urging Education Secretary Linda McMahon to reinstate over 1,000 fired Department of Education employees who handled student aid complaints, warning of dire consequences for borrowers if they aren't reinstated; the department removed the onl...
Warren Demands Reinstatement of Fired Education Department Employees
Senator Elizabeth Warren and other Democratic senators are urging Education Secretary Linda McMahon to reinstate over 1,000 fired Department of Education employees who handled student aid complaints, warning of dire consequences for borrowers if they aren't reinstated; the department removed the onl...
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McMahon Initiates Mass Layoffs at Education Department, Aiming for Agency Shutdown
Education Secretary Linda McMahon initiated layoffs affecting nearly half of the Education Department's staff, fulfilling President Trump's directive to dismantle the agency and shift education control to the states, raising concerns about potential disruptions to student aid and loan services.
McMahon Initiates Mass Layoffs at Education Department, Aiming for Agency Shutdown
Education Secretary Linda McMahon initiated layoffs affecting nearly half of the Education Department's staff, fulfilling President Trump's directive to dismantle the agency and shift education control to the states, raising concerns about potential disruptions to student aid and loan services.
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House Budget Bill Targets \$330 Billion in Education Spending Cuts, Threatening Student Loan Programs
The House passed a budget bill requiring \$1.5-2 trillion in spending cuts, targeting \$330 billion from the Education and Workforce committee, potentially eliminating the SAVE student loan plan and reforming other programs to meet this goal.
House Budget Bill Targets \$330 Billion in Education Spending Cuts, Threatening Student Loan Programs
The House passed a budget bill requiring \$1.5-2 trillion in spending cuts, targeting \$330 billion from the Education and Workforce committee, potentially eliminating the SAVE student loan plan and reforming other programs to meet this goal.
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48% Bias Score
Icetex Eliminates Student Loan Subsidies, Sparking Educational Access Concerns in Colombia
The Colombian government's elimination of interest rate subsidies on Icetex student loans, due to fiscal constraints, will impact approximately 300,000 students and graduates, increasing loan costs by 12.2% to 17.2% annually and contradicting President Petro's campaign promises.
Icetex Eliminates Student Loan Subsidies, Sparking Educational Access Concerns in Colombia
The Colombian government's elimination of interest rate subsidies on Icetex student loans, due to fiscal constraints, will impact approximately 300,000 students and graduates, increasing loan costs by 12.2% to 17.2% annually and contradicting President Petro's campaign promises.
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52% Bias Score
House GOP Proposal to Eliminate Lifetime Learning Credit
A Republican proposal seeks to eliminate the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC), a tax benefit allowing up to a $2,000 deduction for higher education expenses, impacting graduate students who already face significant debt; the proposal is part of a broader plan to offset tax cuts.
House GOP Proposal to Eliminate Lifetime Learning Credit
A Republican proposal seeks to eliminate the Lifetime Learning Credit (LLC), a tax benefit allowing up to a $2,000 deduction for higher education expenses, impacting graduate students who already face significant debt; the proposal is part of a broader plan to offset tax cuts.
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52% Bias Score
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