Cory Turner
Stories
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What borrowers should know about student loan changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill
Now that President Trump has signed Republicans' massive overhaul of the federal student loan program, we explain what's set to change.
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Trump's budget bill overhauls the federal student loan system. Here's what to know
The new Republican spending bill will usher in a sweeping overhaul of the federal student loan system for both current and future borrowers.
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What the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' will change for students, schools and colleges
School vouchers are going national and the federal student loan system is getting an overhaul. Here's what to know.
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Supreme Court says Trump's efforts to close the Education Department can continue
The Trump administration had appealed a decision that had directed it to stop gutting the U.S. Education Department and to reinstate many of the workers the government had laid off.
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What children in poverty could lose from the 'Big Beautiful Bill'
Republicans want to change or reduce key social safety net programs that provide health care, food benefits and financial assistance for millions of children.
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Consequences for colleges whose students carry mountains of debt? Republicans say yes
House Republicans are considering a plan that would force colleges and universities to reimburse the government for a share of the federal loans their students don't repay.
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Should colleges share the risk of student loan debt? House Republicans think so
House Republicans have a plan that would force schools to reimburse the government for a share of the federal loans their students don't repay.
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In hearings, McMahon faces questions about the shrinking federal role in schools and colleges
In separate hearings on Capitol Hill this week, the Education Secretary answered questions about a range of issues, from student loans to mental health programs.
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Trump's budget calls for a 15% funding cut to the Education Department
New details of the administration's budget proposal for fiscal year 2026 came after a federal judge blocked the president's efforts to close the U.S. Education Department.
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Trump administration pushing for national school voucher plan
The Trump administration is pushing for a national school voucher plan, which is part of the budget bill now before the Senate. But research on the success of voucher programs is mixed.
