Student loan forgiveness
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Joe Biden’s plan to cancel a portion of the student debt owed by millions of borrowers, declaring that the policy change the administration sought was so sweeping it required congressional... Read More
WASHINGTON — As the Supreme Court’s term comes to a close, people with high student loan debt are eagerly awaiting the justices’ decision on the Biden administration’s proposed loan forgiveness program. The case, Biden v. Nebraska, is an appeal from... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority showed skepticism during a hearing Tuesday of the Biden administration’s authority to forgive more than $400 billion in student debt. The Education Department is invoking the national emergency created by the COVID-19 pandemic... Read More
WASHINGTON – Less than 24 hours after a federal judge said it could proceed, a federal appeals court has temporarily pumped the brakes on President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. The temporary stay of the program by the 8th U.S.... Read More
WASHINGTON — The Biden administration changed its rules on who qualifies for student loan forgiveness Thursday as seven states filed lawsuits to block the plan that would wipe away $10,000 of debt for most borrowers. The states said in their... Read More
WASHINGTON — A trial balloon floated by the president during a wide-ranging meeting with members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus could become the latest point of contention between the White House and Republicans on Capitol Hill. During a Monday meeting... Read More
WASHINGTON - The House voted Thursday to overturn regulations introduced by Education Secretary Betsy Devos that critics contend made it more difficult for students to have their loans forgiven in the event a college made misleading or false claims. The... Read More