Student Loan Forgiveness Gets A Major Break from Federal Judge
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Biden forgives $4.28 billion in student debt for 54,900 borrowers
The Biden administration announced on Friday that it would forgive another $4.28 billion in student loan debt for 54,900 borrowers who work in public service.CNBC - 22h -
Biden cancels student loan debt for thousands of borrowers
President Joe Biden's administration announced on Friday another $4.28 billion dollars in student loan relief for nearly 55,000 public service workers.ABC News - 1d -
Biden Withdraws Proposed Regulations on Student Loans and Trans Athletes
The decision to withdraw the regulations seemed to be an acknowledgment that they would go nowhere under the Trump administration.The New York Times - 14h -
Biden surpasses Trump with 235th federal judge confirmed
The Senate confirmed two more judges to the federal bench on Friday, giving President Biden a total of 235 since he took office.CBS News - 15h -
Biden canceling student loan debt for 55K public service workers
President Biden announced on Friday he would be canceling more student debt for tens of thousands of public service workers, possibly his last major move on the issue before leaving office in a ...The Hill - 1d -
Biden issues likely last round of student debt forgiveness before leaving office
The Biden administration is canceling federal student loans for another 55,000 workers to the tune of $4.28 billion in what's expected to be the last such round before he leaves office.CBS News - 1d -
Student loan servicer transfer led to 'millions of consumer credit reporting errors': Lawmakers
A “faulty” transfer of student loan accounts from Nelnet to Mohela in 2023 led to “millions of consumer credit reporting errors,” lawmakers say in a new letter to government agencies reviewed by CNBC.NBC News - 1d -
Student loan servicer transfer led to 'millions of consumer credit reporting errors': Lawmakers
A "faulty" transfer of student loan accounts from Nelnet to Mohela led to "millions of consumer credit reporting errors," lawmakers say in a new letter.CNBC - 1d -
How to get a low student loan rate for the spring 2025 semester
Using these strategies could help you secure the lowest student loan rate possible, experts say.CBS News - 2d -
Federal student loan forgiveness opportunities lost to those who refinance, CFPB warns
With the Federal Reserve's recent cuts to interest rates, more federal student loan borrowers are wondering if they should refinance. The CFPB has warnings.CNBC - 3d -
PG&E Secures $15 Billion Loan From U.S. Energy Department
The loan, the biggest-ever commitment from the Loan Programs Office, is intended to fund the California utility’s grid and climate resiliency projects.The New York Times - 3d -
Breaking down the judge's rejection of Trump's immunity claim in "hush money" case
President-elect Donald Trump's immunity claim has been blocked by the judge in Trump's New York "hush money" trial. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.CBS News - 4d -
Biden's student loan forgiveness ‘Plan B’ is in its ‘last step,’ expert says. What borrowers need to know
With weeks to go before President-elect Donald Trump takes office, the Biden administration is still taking steps to deliver sweeping student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans.NBC News - 4d -
Biden's student loan forgiveness 'Plan B' is in its 'last step,' expert says. What borrowers need to know
The Biden administration is still taking steps to deliver sweeping student loan forgiveness to millions of Americans.CNBC - 4d -
Schools caution international students: Get back to campus before Trump's inauguration
A handful of U.S. colleges and universities have been cautioning their international student bodies to return to campus early to avoid any travel delays.NBC News - Dec. 13 -
Elon Musk’s six major conflicts of interest with the federal government
As co-chair of Trump’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’, the world’s richest man is likely to get richer. The Federal Advisory Committee Act says in plain language that an advisory committee – ...The Guardian - Dec. 13 -
Albertsons sues Kroger after federal judge blocks merger
Grocery giant Albertsons called off its nearly $25 billion merger with Kroger after a federal judge temporarily blocked the union Tuesday in an effort to protect consumers from increasing costs. ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Federal bankruptcy judge rules against sale of Alex Jones InfoWars to The Onion
A federal bankruptcy judge denied the sale of Alex Jones’s InfoWars to The Onion on Wednesday, citing a lack of transparency in the auction process as reason for rejection. “I don’t think anyone ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Infowars Sale to The Onion Rejected by Federal Bankruptcy Judge
The Onion’s bid for the conspiracy website was supported by the families of victims of the Sandy Hook shooting and a nonprofit focused on ending gun violence.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Federal Judge Blocks $25 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Grocery Merger
The ruling, citing a potential loss of competition, was a victory for the Federal Trade Commission. Later, a Washington State judge blocked the deal on similar grounds.The New York Times - Dec. 11 -
Kroger $24.6 billion purchase of Albertsons halted by federal judge
Merger would curtail competition for grocery shoppers, Oregon court finds in a decision that could derail the deal.CBS News - Dec. 10 -
Federal judge temporarily blocks Kroger-Albertsons merger
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the merger of grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons after a three-week hearing. The Federal Trade Commission sued over the $25 billion deal in February, ...CBS News - Dec. 10 -
US loans Ukraine $20B from seized Russian assets
The Treasury Department gave Ukraine a $20 billion loan funded by seized Russian assets Tuesday as part of a broader Group of Seven (G7) effort to boost the country's defense. The money will be ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Obamacare coverage for DACA recipients in 19 states blocked by federal judge
A federal judge in North Dakota blocked a Biden administration rule that allowed DACA recipients to sign up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Students priced out of London as rents rise faster than loans
Pressure on government to take action over the ‘cost of learning crisis’ in the UK capitalFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
California man charged with breaking out of federal prison 8 years ago
A 55-year-old fugitive who had been on the run for eight years after escaping from a federal prison in California has been caught and indicted, the U.S. attorney’s office said last week.NBC News - Dec. 8 -
Federal Judge Upholds Racial Preferences in Naval Academy Admissions
A group that successfully challenged affirmative action at the Supreme Court had also sued the military academies. But, the judge said, “the U.S. Naval Academy is distinct from a civilian university.”The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
How to get a low home equity loan rate for 2025
Ready to borrow from your home equity? Here are three ways to get a low home equity loan rate for 2025.CBS News - Dec. 6 -
Federal judges uphold law that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
A panel of three federal Appeals Court judges ruled unanimously to uphold a law Friday that could potentially ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Australia boosts loan for rare-earths refinery in bid to break China’s dominance
Government increases backing for Iluka Resources to build country’s first processing facility for rare earthsFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris faces federal judge
A Russian national who snuck aboard a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris last week without a boarding pass appeared before a federal judge in New York after being returned ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Federal Judge Rejects Boeing’s Guilty Plea Related to 737 Max Crashes
The agreement, opposed by some victims’ families, would have required the aviation company to pay a fine of up to $487 million and invest in additional safety measures.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
The Outlast Trials Gets A New Villain And Twisted Holiday Event In Major Update
The Outlast Trials is adding a new villain, map, missions, and more in the next update, which comes to the game for free on December 10. Project Breach introduces Amelia, the game's fourth major ...GameSpot - Dec. 5 -
Biden administration under pressure to forgive more student loan debt before Trump takes office
With just a little more than a month and a half left in office, President Joe Biden is under pressure to forgive more student loan debt.CNBC - Dec. 5 -
Judge Labour on six targets, Starmer says in major speech
The PM says the pledges, ranging from living standards to the NHS, will allow voters to hold the government to account.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Relic of the Buddha loaned by China gets a warm welcome in Thailand
More than 2,000 people have taken part in a procession to escort a relic of the Buddha, lent by China, to a shrine in Bangkok to honor the birthday of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and to celebrate ...ABC News - Dec. 4 -
More employers add 401(k) plan match for workers paying student loans
The share of businesses choosing to offer a 401(k) plan match based on student loan payments is slowly increasing due to a law known as Secure 2.0.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Why you should get a home equity loan for 2025
A home equity loan can be a smart financial tool for homeowners heading into 2025. Here's why.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Student loan borrowers may find bankruptcy harder under Trump
The Biden administration's more lenient policy toward student loan borrowers filing for bankruptcy may come to an end with the election of Donald Trump.CNBC - Dec. 4 -
Burchett says he's willing to break with tiny GOP majority 'if it’s morally correct'
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) said, when it comes to his morals, he is willing to break with the narrow Republican majority in the House on some legislation. “If it’s morally correct, if it’s ...The Hill - Dec. 4