Experts to investigate student loan fraud claims

Nicola Sturgeon no longer under investigation over SNP fraud claims

Police Scotland says former first minister not charged in party funding inquiry as husband appears in court for embezzlement. Nicola Sturgeon is no longer under investigation as part of the police ...

The Guardian - 4d

Dismantling Education Department could cause chaos, experts warn

Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.

CBS News - 3d

Karl Rove: Trump claims of DOGE 'fraud' discoveries will backfire

Republican strategist Karl Rove said President Trump’s claims that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has discovered “hundreds of billions” in government “fraud” will backfire when ...

The Hill - Mar. 10

Schumer assails Musk for claiming Social Security rife with fraud

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) on Tuesday slammed tech billionaire Elon Musk for claiming that Social Security is plagued by widespread fraud and that as many as 20 million “dead” ...

The Hill - Mar. 11

Trump says student loans moving to SBA, 'special needs' to HHS

President Trump said Friday he is “immediately” moving the handling of federal student loans to the Small Business Administration (SBA), and shifting programs for students with disabilities to the ...

The Hill - 3d

Why student-loan borrowers ‘are going to feel the brunt’ of the Education Department layoffs

The cuts come during what was already set to be a period of mass upheaval for the student-loan system.

MarketWatch - Mar. 12

Student loan borrowers confused by suspension of some repayment plans

Recent changes to student loans have caused confusion and uncertainty around recertification process for borrowers enrolled in repayment plans.

CBS News - Mar. 14

How to manage your student loan payments after a layoff

Student loan borrowers who are unemployed have a number of relief options available to them, despite current challenges to the system.

CNBC - Mar. 17

Union sues Trump administration for shutting down student loan repayment plans

The American Federation of Teachers is suing the U.S. Department of Education for shutting down access to affordable repayment plans for student loan borrowers.

CNBC - 6d

Trump says student loans will be handled by Small Business Administration

President Donald Trump said Friday that the Small Business Administration, instead of the Education Department, would handle the country's student loans.

CNBC - 3d

Trump says student loans, special needs programs will be moved to new departments

President Donald Trump said Friday that the SBA will take on student loans and HHS will take on special needs and nutrition efforts.

ABC News - 3d

How to manage your student loan payments after a layoff

Figuring out how to keep up with monthly student loan payments is one of the many challenges for those who have lost their job.

NBC News - Mar. 17

Teachers sue Trump admin for stopping affordable student loan repayment plans

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Education this week hoping to restore income-based student loan repayment programs.

ABC News - 5d

What could happen to your student loans without the Education Department

President Trump may sign an executive order aimed at dismantling the Education Department. What does it mean for the 40 million Americans with student loans?

CNBC - 4d

What student loan borrowers should know as Trump targets Public Service Loan Forgiveness

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to limit eligibility for a popular student loan forgiveness program. Here's what you need to know.

CNBC - Mar. 10

US small business agency to oversee student loans

The Small Business Administration will now manage the loans of some 40 million US borrowers.

BBC News - 3d

Man Utd and Man City academy players at centre of age-fraud claims

Manchester United and Manchester City are facing questions over a potential age-fraud scandal involving some of their foreign-born academy players.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

New details in investigation into missing Pitt student

We're learning more about the investigation into missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, who disappeared while on spring break in the Dominican Republic 11 days ago. CBS News ...

CBS News - Mar. 17

Trump announces the Small Business Administration will handle student loans

President Trump announced that the Small Business Administration would take over the handling of student loans after he signed an executive order aimed at dismantling the Department of Education.

NBC News - 3d

New report casts significant doubt on Musk’s and Trump’s government-fraud claims

It’s yet another setback for Elon Musk’s claim of a $1 trillion “DOGE dividend.”

MarketWatch - Mar. 13

What the Education Department layoffs could mean for students with disabilities

The Department of Education cut nearly half its civil rights investigators, which experts say could have a major impact on children with special needs.

NBC News - Mar. 12

Trump Moves Student Loans to SBA the Same Day the Agency Slashes Its Staff

The SBA did not include managing the $1.6 trillion federal student loan portfolio anywhere within its memo announcing its restructuring.

Inc. - 3d

Trump says Education Dept. shouldn't handle student loans: 'Not their business'

It's a major challenge to the Trump administration's plans to dismantle the Education Department: How to transfer the loan accounts of over 40 million people.

CNBC - Mar. 11

American linked to missing student spotted on beach with investigators in Punta Cana

PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic — An American linked to the disappearance of a University of Pittsburgh student has been spotted by NBC News with investigators, his father and his attorney on a ...

NBC News - Mar. 15

Trump to sign executive order limiting Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order excluding certain student loan borrowers from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

CNBC - Mar. 7

'Borrowers have zero power:' Trump moving student loans to SBA sparks concern, confusion

President Trump moving student loans from the Education Department to the Small Business Administration (SBA) is rattling those affected, who say it is prime evidence that the White House has no ...

The Hill - 5h

Received a low home equity loan appraisal? Take these steps now

Experts recommend taking certain steps after getting a lower-than-expected home equity loan appraisal.

CBS News - Mar. 17

Warren warns of 'dire consequences' of Education Department firings for student loans

Sen. Warren urges Education Secretary Linda McMahon to reinstate Department of Education employees who were critical to the nation’s federal student aid process.

ABC News - 4d

Person of interest identified by U.S. investigators in search for missing Pittsburgh student

A person of interest has been identified in the weeklong search for missing University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki, according to U.S. authorities.

NBC News - Mar. 12

What Happens to Student Loans if the Education Dept. Closes?

The White House released an executive order instructing the secretary of education to begin shutting down the department — but not to cancel your debt.

The New York Times - 3d

How much student loan borrowers owe in every U.S. state—in one map

Student debt is pretty common. But average balances tend to be higher in certain states.

CNBC - Mar. 17

U.K. Launches Investigation into Heathrow Airport Blackout

The British authorities ordered an urgent investigation, but some experts said that any airport would be crippled by being cut from the electrical grid.

The New York Times - 1d

Musk uses immigration and claims of voter fraud to sell Social Security Administration cuts

Elon Musk has falsely claimed that undocumented immigrants are siphoning away billions of dollars worth of entitlements as part of a Democratic scheme for votes.

NBC News - 6d

Investigators weighing all options in search for missing American college student

The FBI is joining the search for a 20-year-old American college student who went missing in the Dominican Republic. Sudiksha Konanki was last seen on March 6 in a popular tourist area. CBS News ...

CBS News - Mar. 11

Why are HELOC rates so much lower than home equity loans now? Experts weigh in

HELOC interest rates are near two-year lows, making them significantly cheaper than home equity loans. Here's why.

CBS News - Mar. 17

AFT sues Education Department over removal of IDR student loan applications

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT), one of the largest unions of educators in the country, sued the Department of Education Wednesday over the removal online of income-driven repayment (IDR) ...

The Hill - 6d

Small Business Association to oversee student loans, Trump says

The president also said the Department of Health will handle special education and school nutrition programs.

NBC News - 4d

Trump says student loans will be handled by Small Business Administration

President Donald Trump said Friday that the Small Business Administration, instead of the U.S.

NBC News - 3d

Trump Cleaves Student Loan and Special Education Services From Education Dept.

President Trump said Friday that he was tasking other government entities with core functions of the Education Department as he moves to dismantle an agency conservatives have long criticized.

The New York Times - 3d

Experts to investigate student loan fraud claims

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