New student loan limits challenged by Democratic attorneys general, governors in lawsuit
Democratic officials argue the limits will harm nursing, teaching and social work programs while forcing students into more debt.
Shauneen Miranda
Articles by Shauneen Miranda
US House members scrutinize ‘big, beautiful’ law’s loan limits for nursing degrees
Education Secretary McMahon faced bipartisan criticism over excluding nursing from higher loan caps, affecting master's degree affordability for future nurses and teachers.
Big changes arrive July 1 for student borrowers, including in loan repayments
WASHINGTON — The federal student loan system is set to see a dramatic overhaul beginning this summer, and critics warn…
US Senate spending panel hails Education programs Trump has targeted for cuts
Republican and Democratic senators pushed back Tuesday against Trump's proposal to eliminate TRIO funding for low-income and first-generation college students, as Education Secretary Linda McMahon defended the administration's plan to dismantle the Department of Education.
With GOP defections, US House passes bill extending legal status for 350,000 Haitians
The U.S. House voted 224-204 to extend Temporary Protected Status for Haiti through 2029, with 10 Republicans breaking from Trump. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future and a likely presidential veto.
A Biden student loan plan has ended. Here’s what borrowers need to know.
A federal appeals court has effectively ended the Biden-era SAVE student loan repayment plan. Here's what the more than 7 million enrolled borrowers need to know about deadlines, new plan options, and next steps.
Trump Education Department downsizing continues with removal from D.C. headquarters
The U.S. Department of Education will vacate its Lyndon B. Johnson headquarters building in August, relocating to a smaller former USAID building as the Trump administration accelerates efforts to dismantle the 46-year-old agency.
Lawmakers spar over Homeland Security funding deal as shutdown strains airport security
Senate Republicans offered Democrats a deal to reopen DHS — shut down since mid-February — while floating reconciliation to fund immigration enforcement and elements of Trump's voter ID bill. Democrats insist on ICE reforms before any agreement.
A ‘servant leader’ honored: The nation pays tribute to Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon
Civil rights leader and former presidential candidate Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. dies at 84, drawing tributes nationwide for his decades of activism and political influence.
Trump appears in several files of latest Epstein release
The Justice Department released thousands more Epstein-related documents mentioning Donald Trump, while denying any involvement and facing criticism over delays and transparency in the mandated disclosure.
Moderate US House Republicans join Dems to force vote on extension of health care subsidies
Moderate Republicans joined Democrats to force a House vote on extending ACA tax credits, challenging Speaker Mike Johnson as millions face higher premiums.
Whole milk back on school lunch menus, under bill on its way to Trump
A bipartisan bill headed to President Trump’s desk would allow whole and 2% milk back in school lunch programs, reversing long-standing federal restrictions on dairy options.
