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slate.comworld1 day ago
New Federal Loan Limits Cap Graduate Nursing Borrowing at $20,500 Per Year
A law effective July 1 limits federal graduate loans for nursing students to $20,500 annually and $100,000 total. Students in several other health professions can borrow up to $50,000 per year under the same rules.
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nbcnews.compolitics1 day ago
Education Department Offers 1% Rate Cut on Some Student Loans Only to Auto-Pay Borrowers
The temporary reduction applies to Direct Loans issued after July 1, 2012, and runs from July 1 through June 30, 2028. Borrowers must enroll in automatic payments and, in some cases, consolidate loans to qualify.
blackenterprise.comfinance1 day agoUpdated
Federal graduate-student borrowing caps take effect July 1, excluding nursing from higher limits set for ten other professions
Graduate nursing students face annual limits of $20,500 and lifetime caps of $100,000 under rules that take effect July 1. Students already enrolled who remain continuously enrolled are grandfathered under prior terms.
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nbcnews.compolitics2 days ago
Education Department Offers 1-Point Rate Cut on Some Federal Student Loans Through 2028 but Adds New Borrowing Limits
The temporary reduction applies to Direct Loans issued after July 2012 for borrowers in or signing up for autopay. Delinquencies reached 10.3 percent in the first quarter.
indianexpress.comworld3 days ago
Education Department to cut interest rates by 1 point for autopay borrowers on loans after 2012
The temporary reduction runs from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, and covers loans issued after July 1, 2012. It applies only to borrowers already enrolled in autopay or who sign up for it.
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abcnews.go.comfinance3 days ago
Appeals Court Dismisses Trump Bid to Revive Wind Project Freeze
The Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled the January 2025 executive order unlawful. The decision blocks efforts to halt federal permitting and leasing for wind energy projects.
blackenterprise.comfinance2 days agoUpdated
Education Department to Cut Student-Loan Interest Rates by One Point for Auto-Pay Borrowers Through June 2028
The reduction begins July 1, 2026, and lasts through June 2028. Borrowers already in auto-pay plans receive it automatically.
The Boston Globefinance3 days ago
U.S. Offers 1 Percent Autopay Discount on Some Federal Student Loans Through 2028 at Estimated $6 Billion Cost
The temporary discount begins July 1 and runs through June 30, 2028. It replaces the prior 0.25 percent rate reduction for borrowers who enroll in automatic payments.
foxnews.compolitics3 days ago
Approval Among Black Voters Falls to Mid-Teens in National Surveys
National tracking polls show approval among Black voters has declined from the mid-30s in early 2025 to the mid-to-low teens by June 2026. Disapproval has risen above 70 percent in most surveys.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics4 days ago
Social Security Faces Projected 22% Benefit Cut in 2032
Social Security checks could see a 22% cut in 2032 if Congress does not act to address program funding. Five policy options have been proposed to stabilize the system.
The Independentpolitics4 days ago
ICE Updates Detention Standards to Allow More AI Use and Keep Voluntary Work Pay at $1 per Day
Immigration and Customs Enforcement released updated rules Monday that permit contractors to expand artificial intelligence in detainee communications and maintain the $1-per-day voluntary work stipend. The changes apply to facilities holding roughly 60,000 people.
The Guardianpolitics5 days ago
Court-Ordered End of SAVE Plan Moves 7 Million Borrowers to Fixed or Income-Based Repayment Starting July 2026
More than 7 million borrowers must select new plans within 90 days after the Save repayment plan is dismantled on 1 July 2026. New borrowers will face the Repayment Assistance Plan or tiered standard plans with longer payoff periods and reduced forgiveness.
dailycaller.compolitics6 days ago
Federal Court Vacates Biden-Era Gun Rule
A federal court vacated a gun regulation issued during the prior administration. The ruling ends enforcement of the rule nationwide. The decision follows a legal challenge filed by gun rights organizations.
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Wiredworld6 days ago
Federal Officials Seek Schedule I Status for 7-OH Compound
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary have called for the DEA to place 7-hydroxymitragynine under Schedule I restrictions. Kratom industry groups and some consumers oppose the move while others support limits on concentrated p…
nbcnews.compolitics4 days ago
Over 300,000 Borrowers Leave SAVE Plan After Court Ends It
More than 300,000 federal student loan borrowers have left the SAVE repayment plan in recent weeks. Millions remain enrolled as notices are scheduled to begin July 1.
finance10 days ago
Department of Education to Notify SAVE Borrowers of July 1 Deadline to Switch Plans or Enter Standard Repayment
Starting July 1, the Department of Education will begin notifying borrowers on the SAVE plan of a 90-day window to select a new repayment option. Those who do not choose will be moved automatically into either the standard plan or the new tiered standard plan.
science10 days ago
New Brunswick adopts federal carbon price changes for industrial emitters
The province will apply new federal industrial carbon pricing rules that lower the required price trajectory and extend timelines. Officials said the change creates a uniform standard across provinces.
Washington Examinerpolitics10 days ago
Justice Department opinion finds EEOC disparate impact policies unconstitutional
The Department of Justice issued a 25-page opinion this week stating that EEOC disparate impact policies violate the Constitution by pressuring employers into race-based decisions. The opinion cites recent Supreme Court rulings and could influence future litigation.
focustaiwan.twworld11 days ago
New Federal Student Loan Rules Take Effect July 1
Starting July 1, 2026, the Saving on a Valuable Education repayment plan ends and two new repayment plans begin. Borrowers face new borrowing limits and must choose from revised repayment options under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
politics13 days ago
Democratic lawmakers urge Education Department to cancel student debt
More than 60 Democratic members of Congress called on the Education Department to grant debt relief to borrowers already approved under existing programs. The request also seeks an extension of the pause on involuntary collections and a halt to the transfer of defaulted loans to…
snopes.compolitics14 days ago
Nurse and PA Associations Sue Trump Administration Over Student Loan Repayment Rules
Nurse and physician associate groups filed suit against the Trump administration on June 7, 2026, challenging new limits on federal student loan repayment for their training programs.
finance15 days ago
Trump Administration Moves Defaulted Student Loans to Treasury for Collection via Existing Federal Program
The move routes defaulted borrowers through the Treasury's Cross-Servicing program, which relies on private contractors. More than 10 million borrowers are in default or delinquency.
upi.comscience16 days ago
Interior Department Proposes New BLM Grazing Rules Focused on Production-Oriented Livestock, Repeals Prior Conservation Rule
New rules published May 12 would restrict federal grazing permits to commodity-producing animals. Tribes say the change blocks access for bison herds managed for conservation and cultural purposes.
nbcnews.comworld17 days ago
National Guard Deployment in D.C. Cut Property Crime 24% but Had No Effect on Violent Crime, Study Finds
A Niskanen Center study released June 4, 2026, found the Guard's presence since August 2025 reduced opportunistic crimes while having no measurable effect on violent offenses. The deployment, currently at 2,800 troops, is scheduled to expand to 5,000 this summer at a daily cost o…
nbcnews.comscience17 days ago
HHS Seeks State Health Data for Autism and Vaccine Studies
The Department of Health and Human Services is requesting identifiable patient records from state health information exchanges to examine links between vaccines, autism, and chronic disease. Several state exchange leaders have declined or raised legal and privacy concerns.
naturalnews.compolitics18 days ago
Administration Expands Immigration Enforcement Measures
The administration announced new steps targeting illegal immigration. Officials said the measures aim to increase self-deportations. The announcement follows prior enforcement actions.
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deccanchronicle.compolitics19 days ago
DHS Secretary Announces Possible H-1B Visa Fee Relief
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated his department could provide relief in some cases from a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee. The announcement comes amid broader administration actions on immigration.
rabble.capolitics19 days ago
Administration Shifts Homelessness Policy Away From Housing First Model
Federal officials announced a new approach to homelessness programs after declaring the prior Housing First model a failure. The reform introduces accountability requirements for funding recipients.
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world19 days ago
CMS Issues Rule Requiring 80 Hours of Monthly Work for Some Medicaid Adults, Projected to Save $326 Billion but Cost States in Implementation
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued an interim final rule on Monday requiring some adults on Medicaid to work 80 hours per month. States must implement the requirement by Jan. 1, 2027.
pbs.orgworld19 days ago
Student Loan Caps, Repayment Overhaul, and Pell Grant Changes Take Effect July 1, 2026
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Trump in 2025, introduces new annual and lifetime borrowing limits and reduces repayment options for federal student loans starting July 1, 2026.
Statscience20 days ago
CDC Lists Containing Ebola Spread as Top Response Priority
The CDC said Friday that stopping Ebola transmission in affected countries ranks first among U.S. response goals. Officials placed support for neighboring nations second and U.S. domestic readiness third.
kpbs.orgpolitics21 days ago
California reports nearly 3% drop in homelessness in 2025
California recorded 181,934 unhoused people in 2025, a decrease of almost 3% from the prior year. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development report also showed a national decline for the first time since 2016.
nypost.compolitics22 days ago
Federal Report Shows Homelessness Declined in California and Nationally in 2025
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reported a 2.8 percent drop in California homelessness and a 3.3 percent national decline for 2025. The annual point-in-time count recorded 181,934 people experiencing homelessness in California and 745,652 nationwide.
Statscience4 days ago
Trump Administration Sets Aside Biden-Era Pandemic Preparedness Plans
The Trump administration began setting aside hundreds of pages of detailed federal plans for responding to future disease outbreaks, including Ebola protocols and medical evacuations, according to former CDC officials and others familiar with the documents.
nbcnews.compolitics23 days ago
Executive order directs review of childhood vaccine schedule
An executive order signed Friday recognizes a Health and Human Services assessment as guidance for federal vaccine policy. The order instructs the CDC and its advisory committee to examine the assessment and update recommendations for children and adolescents.
The Independentpolitics23 days ago
White House launches website using 'alien' term for immigration arrests
The White House introduced a website that presents immigration enforcement data using space-themed language. The site includes arrest statistics, a tip line, and references to prior UFO-related statements by the administration.
thehindu.compolitics23 days ago
Tech Companies Adjust to Electric Grid Regulations
The technology sector has navigated federal politics during the current administration but continues to adapt to rules governing the U.S. electric grid.
pymnts.comfinance24 days ago
President Trump Says Administration Saved Crypto Industry
President Trump stated on Truth Social that his administration protected the U.S. crypto sector from prior regulators and positioned the country as the global crypto leader. The post referenced legislation and an executive order enacted earlier in his term.
ftfnews.comtechnology25 days ago
White House Reviews CFTC Plan for Prediction Market Oversight
A filing shows the White House is reviewing a Commodity Futures Trading Commission proposal to regulate prediction markets. The plan would give the federal agency exclusive authority over the sector.
winnipegfreepress.comfinance24 days ago
New York Fed Survey: Food Insecurity Returns to Pre-Pandemic Levels
A February 2026 Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey shows more households reporting insufficient food and missed meals than in June 2020. The results coincide with inflation at 3.8 percent in April and reduced SNAP funding under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Statscience27 days ago
Federal Government Approves $8 Billion in Extra Medicaid Funds for Florida Hospitals
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services approved nearly $8 billion in supplemental payments for care delivered between October 2024 and September 2025. The funds were authorized by both federal and state officials and will go to hospitals in Florida.
themarketherald.com.aupolitics28 days ago
Alaska Oil Interest Rises After New Discoveries and Policy Shifts
Recent crude discoveries have prompted renewed exploration activity in Alaska. Federal policy changes under the current administration have coincided with the increased interest.
abcnews.go.comscience28 days ago
Trump Administration Task Force Recommends Changes to FEMA Disaster Response
A review council appointed by President Trump released recommendations this month for restructuring the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The report calls for shifting more responsibility to state and local governments while retaining core federal functions for major events.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics29 days ago
Homeland Security official reiterates plan to remove border officers from sanctuary city airports
A Homeland Security official said the agency is considering withdrawing Customs and Border Protection officers from airports in sanctuary jurisdictions. Industry groups warned the move would disrupt international flights and cargo operations.
nationalpost.compolitics30 days ago
Border Policy Results in Zero Releases for One Year
U.S. border authorities recorded no migrant releases into the country over the past twelve months. The outcome followed changes to enforcement procedures implemented one year earlier.
New York Postpolitics30 days ago
Transportation Secretary Opposes Plan to Halt Customs Processing at Sanctuary City Airports
Airline trade groups and the Transportation Secretary have opposed a proposal from the Homeland Security Secretary to stop customs processing at airports in sanctuary cities. The plan was discussed in an April interview and a May meeting with industry leaders.
680news.compolitics32 days ago
Youths sue U.S. government over fossil fuel executive orders
Twenty-three young Americans filed a lawsuit claiming federal executive orders expanding fossil fuel production violate their constitutional rights. The case, dismissed last fall, is now before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Usa Todaypolitics32 days ago
Trump Administration to End Federal Collection of Corporate Workforce Diversity Data
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission plans to stop requiring major employers to submit annual EEO-1 reports that track employee race and gender. The move follows the Trump administration's broader effort to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
nypost.comworld33 days ago
TSA Updates Policy to Allow Medical Marijuana on Flights
The Transportation Security Administration revised its screening rules last month to permit medical marijuana in carry-on and checked bags. The change aligns with state laws in 40 states and the District of Columbia while federal law still classifies the substance as illegal.
Nprpolitics33 days ago
ACA Marketplace Enrollment Projected to Fall by 5 Million in 2026
KFF analysis projects enrollment in Affordable Care Act marketplaces will drop from 22 million in 2025 to about 17 million in 2026. The decline follows the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits at the end of last year.
politics34 days ago
Justice Department Encourages Firing Squads for Federal Executions
Federal officials have advised prison staff to consider firing squads as lethal injection drugs remain difficult to obtain. Four states have authorized the method and Idaho is updating its execution chamber.
naturalnews.comscience34 days ago
Trump Administration Reduces Recommended Childhood Vaccines from 17 to 11
The Trump administration has reduced the number of routinely recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11. Officials cited personal autonomy as the reason for the change.
msnbc.comscience37 days ago
Trump Administration Rescinds Biden-Era Bison Grazing Leases on Montana Federal Land
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum revoked seven leases on 63,000 acres of federal land awarded to the conservation group in 2022. The decision targets American Prairie's 950 bison while assuring more than 50 Native American tribes that their herds will not necessarily face similar r…
The Guardianscience40 days ago
Trump Administration Moves to Rescind 2024 Ethylene Oxide Emission Rules
The administration plans to rescind regulations issued in 2024 that required cuts of about 90 percent in emissions of ethylene oxide, a chemical used to sterilize medical devices. Recent research found the gas is about 60 times more carcinogenic than previously estimated in 2006.
indiatoday.intoday.inpolitics43 days ago
Immigration Judges Issue Over 80,000 Voluntary Departure Orders Since Trump Took Office
Immigration judges have issued more than 80,000 voluntary departure orders since President Trump returned to the White House in January 2025. The figure represents a more than sevenfold increase from the roughly 11,400 orders issued during the final 15 months of the Biden adminis…
theblaze.compolitics45 days ago
Number of SNAP Recipients Drops as States Implement New Eligibility Rules
The number of food-stamp recipients has fallen sharply as states begin applying updated federal rules on who qualifies for SNAP benefits. The decline follows implementation of the new requirements by state agencies. The changes were introduced by the current administration.
news.google.comworld53 days ago
Broader Suicide Prevention Strategies Aid Farmer Facing Multiple Challenges
A fourth-generation farmer in New York experienced suicidal thoughts amid personal and financial hardships. Experts advocate for suicide prevention efforts that address social and economic factors beyond traditional crisis interventions. Federal officials highlight ongoing priori…
The Boston Globeworld72 days ago
Massachusetts Children's Vaccination Rates Remain Steady but Show Declines in Some Counties and Schools
Data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health indicates that overall kindergarten vaccination rates held steady this school year. However, seven of 14 counties failed to meet the 95 percent threshold for measles herd immunity, up from five the previous year. Religious e…
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US Soldier's Wife Released from ICE Detention Amid Deportation Proceedings
A woman married to a US soldier was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week and has been released while facing deportation. The case involves efforts by federal authorities to remove her from the country. Details on her immigration status and the basis for deten…
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Venezuelan Doctor Detained by Border Patrol in Texas After Visa-Related Job Loss
A Venezuelan doctor lost his hospital job due to a federal visa pause and was detained by U.S. Border Patrol in Texas on Monday. The incident highlights challenges faced by foreign medical professionals under current immigration policies. Details on the doctor's identity and spec…