EducationPolicy

Education Department Reaches Agreement to Resume Student Loan Forgiveness for IDR Borrowers

The Education Department has agreed to resume processing student loan cancellations for borrowers in income-driven repayment plans following legal negotiations. The agreement ensures eligible borrowers won’t face federal tax bills on forgiven debt through 2025.

Loan Forgiveness Resumes for Income-Driven Repayment Participants

The U.S. Education Department has reached an agreement with the American Federation of Teachers to resume processing student loan cancellations for borrowers enrolled in income-driven repayment plans, according to court documents filed Friday. The resolution comes after temporary halts to loan discharges earlier this year that threatened to leave borrowers with significant tax liabilities.

GovernmentPolicy

Nuclear Weapons Agency Faces Staff Furloughs as Government Shutdown Continues

The U.S. nuclear weapons agency will begin furloughing staff next week due to the ongoing government shutdown. Energy Secretary Chris Wright confirmed the move could impact thousands of workers involved in nuclear modernization efforts.

Nuclear Security Administration Prepares for Furloughs

The Trump administration will begin furloughing workers at the agency responsible for managing America’s nuclear weapons arsenal next week, according to reports from Energy Secretary Chris Wright. The move comes as the government shutdown enters its 17th day, affecting critical national security operations.