Federal Regulations
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indianexpress.comEducation Department Approves Student Loan Forgiveness for 11,500 Borrowers in April
The U.S. Education Department reported that more than 11,000 borrowers received loan discharges under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in April. The department also approved 6,600 borrowers through the PSLF Buyback program. New regulations scheduled for July 1 would ex…
NprJustice Department Announces Changes to Firearm Regulations
The Justice Department has proposed 34 regulatory changes aimed at reducing paperwork for firearms manufacturers and owners. The moves follow recent court rulings that blocked several prior rules.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTrump Administration Changes Student Loan Discharge Methods and Relaxes Medical Marijuana Rules
The Trump administration has altered several processes for discharging student loans. It has also decided to ease federal regulations on medical marijuana, providing significant tax breaks for cannabis companies. These changes could impact borrowers and the cannabis sector.
forbes.comDepartment of Education Finalizes Borrowing Caps for Graduate and Professional Federal Student Loans
The U.S. Department of Education has finalized regulations introducing borrowing caps on federal student loans for graduate and professional degrees. The changes, part of President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts Act, eliminate the graduate PLUS loan program and set new annual…
thehindu.comFAA Proposes Inspections for Bombardier Jets Over Loose Fasteners
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking requiring visual inspections of fasteners on certain Bombardier airplanes. The move addresses reports of missing or under-torqued parts that could compromise aircraft safety.
finance.yahoo.comTrump Signs Rule Scrapping Reporting for Exempt Power Supplies
The Energy Department issued a rule removing reporting requirements for certain exempt consumer external power supplies. Donald Trump signed the rule, which revises regulations under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act. The change eliminates obligations adopted previously for…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewICE Warehouse Projects Delayed Due to Environmental Review Requirements
Plans for ICE warehouses face delays after a judge ruled that the projects require federally mandated environmental assessments. Officials had argued in court that the projects were exempt from such reviews. The decision has prompted officials to address the assessment needs.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewOffshore Wind Farms Advance Off Rhode Island Coast Amid U.S. Policy Shifts
Offshore wind turbines are operating and under construction off the Rhode Island coast, providing electricity to the region. Projects including Revolution Wind and South Fork Wind are progressing despite recent federal policy changes aimed at halting new developments. The Associa…
SemaforTrump Administration Moves Marijuana from Schedule I to Less Restrictive Category
The Trump administration reclassified marijuana on April 23, 2026, removing it from the same federal category as heroin and LSD. The move eases research barriers and provides tax benefits for the legal cannabis industry. It does not legalize marijuana nationwide, amid ongoing sta…
upi.comU.S. Justice Department Moves Forward with Cannabis Rescheduling to Schedule III
The U.S. Department of Justice under President Trump is accelerating the rescheduling of cannabis. This moves it from Schedule I, alongside heroin, to a category with low-to-moderate abuse potential. The change aims to reduce restrictions and associated taxes.
news.sky.comFederal Government Moves State-Licensed Medical Marijuana to Schedule III
The Trump administration has reclassified state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to the less restrictive Schedule III, easing regulations and providing tax benefits. The order, signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, aims to expand research and access to medical…