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Trump's student loan plan revealed: New details emerge in court documents

The federal student loan system affects over 42 million Americans. Moving oversight to another agency could change how payments are collected.

According to court filings, the Department of Education, under Trump, had been working on an agreement with the Treasury to review how federal student loans are managed. (AFP)
Published on Jun 16, 2025 04:23 PM IST

Connecticut town's schools are investigated for transgender athlete policies

Connecticut town's schools are investigated for transgender athlete policies

Connecticut town's schools are investigated for transgender athlete policies
Published on Jun 04, 2025 02:39 AM IST
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Trump 100 days: Which departments have faced DOGE's cuts so far - complete list

Supporters argue it reduces waste, while critics warn of destabilised essential services and long-term impacts on health and education

During his first 100 days in office, President Trump has enacted some of the biggest federal cuts in modern US history in a bold decision. (AFP)
Published on Apr 29, 2025 04:54 PM IST

Trump to sign order abolishing federal education department, says White House

Donald Trump's executive order also mandates that any programs or activities receiving remaining federal funds should not ‘advance DEI or gender ideology’.

US President Donald Trump speaks as he prepares to sign executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. (AFP file)
Published on Mar 20, 2025 07:56 AM IST

Trump administration halves staffing at Education Department

Employees at the agency, which manages student loans, monitors achievements among learners and enforces civil rights, were locked out of their offices.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon told Fox News the decision to chop her staff- just five days after she started work- was a step toward fulfilling Trump's order last month that she
Published on Mar 12, 2025 12:29 PM IST
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