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Biden Administration Grants $4.28 Billion in Student Debt Relief for Nearly 55,000 Public Workers as Term Ends
The Biden administration moved to wipe out an additional $4.28 billion in student loan debt for nearly 55,000 borrowers who serve in public jobs, officials said Friday, marking one of the final rounds of relief announced before President Biden leaves office in January. The action pushes the administration's overall student debt forgiveness to roughly $180 billion, covering nearly five million borrowers since 2021. 
The Biden administration moved to wipe out an additional $4.28 billion in student loan debt for nearly 55,000 borrowers who serve in public jobs, officials said Friday, marking one of the final rounds of relief announced before President Biden leaves office in January. The action pushes the administration's overall student debt forgiveness to roughly $180 billion, covering nearly five million borrowers since 2021. -
Trump-Backed Proposal Collapses in House Vote; Government Shutdown Nears
A bill endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump aimed at averting a partial government shutdown failed to pass in the House of Representatives late Thursday, deepening uncertainty as the deadline to fund the government looms. The legislation, which required a two-thirds majority, fell well short with a vote of 174 to 235. 
A bill endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump aimed at averting a partial government shutdown failed to pass in the House of Representatives late Thursday, deepening uncertainty as the deadline to fund the government looms. The legislation, which required a two-thirds majority, fell well short with a vote of 174 to 235. -
'Open Border' Rumors Spurs Migrant Surge at U.S.-Mexico Border
The U.S. Border Patrol has issued a stern warning to migrants against heeding false rumors on social media that suggested sections of the U.S.-Mexico border would be "open" on International Migrant Day. The misinformation triggered an influx of migrants attempting to cross into the United States, only to be met with razor wire barriers, the Texas National Guard, and reinforced security measures. 
The U.S. Border Patrol has issued a stern warning to migrants against heeding false rumors on social media that suggested sections of the U.S.-Mexico border would be "open" on International Migrant Day. The misinformation triggered an influx of migrants attempting to cross into the United States, only to be met with razor wire barriers, the Texas National Guard, and reinforced security measures. -
Texas AG Seeks to Halt Federal Border Wall Auctions
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion seeking to block the federal government's reported sale of unused border wall sections, intensifying the ongoing political and legal disputes surrounding border security. The move follows claims that the Biden administration is auctioning off materials initially designated for the U.S.-Mexico border wall, a policy centerpiece of President-elect Donald Trump's first term and a major component of his upcoming agenda. 
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion seeking to block the federal government's reported sale of unused border wall sections, intensifying the ongoing political and legal disputes surrounding border security. The move follows claims that the Biden administration is auctioning off materials initially designated for the U.S.-Mexico border wall, a policy centerpiece of President-elect Donald Trump's first term and a major component of his upcoming agenda. -
Bipartisan Funding Deal Collapses Amid Trump’s Call for Tougher Spending Measures
Efforts to prevent a government shutdown unraveled on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan funding proposal, demanding tougher negotiations just days before the deadline. The move has thrown Congress into chaos as lawmakers face the prospect of a shutdown heading into the holiday season. 
Efforts to prevent a government shutdown unraveled on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump abruptly rejected a bipartisan funding proposal, demanding tougher negotiations just days before the deadline. The move has thrown Congress into chaos as lawmakers face the prospect of a shutdown heading into the holiday season. -
House Ethics Committee to Release Matt Gaetz Report After Four-Year Investigation
The House Ethics Committee is set to release its long-awaited report on former Representative Matt Gaetz, following nearly four years of investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct and ethical violations. The decision, confirmed by multiple sources, represents a significant reversal after earlier votes to keep the findings confidential. 
The House Ethics Committee is set to release its long-awaited report on former Representative Matt Gaetz, following nearly four years of investigations into allegations of sexual misconduct and ethical violations. The decision, confirmed by multiple sources, represents a significant reversal after earlier votes to keep the findings confidential. -
Texas Father Battles to Reunite with Family After ICE Deports Wife and Newborn Twins to Mexico
Federico Arellano Jr., a U.S. citizen, is battling to bring his family back to the United States after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported his wife, Christina Salazar, and their four children, including newborn twins. The deportation, which occurred on December 11, has left the family stranded in Reynosa, Mexico, a border city with no resources, contacts, or financial support. 
Federico Arellano Jr., a U.S. citizen, is battling to bring his family back to the United States after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported his wife, Christina Salazar, and their four children, including newborn twins. The deportation, which occurred on December 11, has left the family stranded in Reynosa, Mexico, a border city with no resources, contacts, or financial support. -
Trump Sues Des Moines Register and Pollster Over Iowa Pre-Election Survey
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, pollster J. Ann Selzer, her firm Selzer & Co., and Gannett, the newspaper's parent company, alleging the publication of a misleading poll ahead of the 2024 election. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Iowa state court, accuses the defendants of violating the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act and claims their polling amounted to "election interference." 
President-elect Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, pollster J. Ann Selzer, her firm Selzer & Co., and Gannett, the newspaper's parent company, alleging the publication of a misleading poll ahead of the 2024 election. The lawsuit, filed Monday in Iowa state court, accuses the defendants of violating the Iowa Consumer Fraud Act and claims their polling amounted to "election interference." -
Judge Rejects Trump’s Immunity Defense in Hush Money Case, Upholds Conviction
A New York judge on Monday rejected former President Donald Trump's argument that his conviction for falsifying business records should be dismissed under the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. The ruling represents a significant blow to Trump's legal team as they seek to overturn the first criminal conviction of a U.S. president or former president. 
A New York judge on Monday rejected former President Donald Trump's argument that his conviction for falsifying business records should be dismissed under the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. The ruling represents a significant blow to Trump's legal team as they seek to overturn the first criminal conviction of a U.S. president or former president. -
Trump Adviser Alex Bruesewitz Collapses on Stage at Republican Gala
Alex Bruesewitz, a 27-year-old political strategist and adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, collapsed on stage during the New York Young Republican Club gala on Sunday night, prompting alarm among attendees. The incident occurred at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan as Bruesewitz was introducing incoming White House senior aide Dan Scavino. 
Alex Bruesewitz, a 27-year-old political strategist and adviser to President-elect Donald Trump, collapsed on stage during the New York Young Republican Club gala on Sunday night, prompting alarm among attendees. The incident occurred at Cipriani Wall Street in Manhattan as Bruesewitz was introducing incoming White House senior aide Dan Scavino.
