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Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down
Associated Press
The Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 of its more than 4,000 employees as part of a reorganization that’s seen as a prelude to President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency.
Education Department executive order could be issued as soon as today
CBS News
President Trump is expected to sign an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin the process of dissolving the Department of Education, despite the challenges of requiring congressional approval for full elimination.
White House Extends Repayment Freeze For 8 Million Student Borrowers
CBS News
Federal student loan payments for about 8 million Americans will stay on hold for at least another six months, the U.S. Department of Education confirmed on Monday.
Supreme Court Won't Reinstate Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan For Now
CBS News
The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to reinstate the Biden administration's latest plan to cancel student debt for millions of borrowers, leaving them in limbo while the appeals process plays out.
Biden Administration Is Forgiving $1.2 Billion In Student Debt For 153,000 Borrowers, Here's Who Qualifies
CBS News
The Biden administration on Wednesday said it is automatically forgiving $1.2 billion in student debt for 153,000 borrowers. Loan holders whose debt will be discharged will receive an email from President Joe Biden today informing them of the forgiveness, the Department of Education said.
Elementary Principal With Drag Persona Resigns In Wake Of OSDE Investigation
News 9
John Glenn Elementary School Principal Shane Murnan—who has a drag queen persona—is resigning, according to State Supt. Ryan Walters.
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Biden Admin Is Forgiving $9 Billion In Debt For 125,000 Americans
CBS News
The Biden administration said it is forgiving $9 billion in student debt for 125,000 borrowers, a move that comes as student loan repayments are starting up again this month after a hiatus of more than three years.
Biden Admin Is Forgiving $9 Billion In Debt For 125,000 Americans
CBS News
The Biden administration said it is forgiving $9 billion in student debt for 125,000 borrowers, a move that comes as student loan repayments are starting up again this month after a hiatus of more than three years.
Student Loan Forgiveness Scams Surge As Payments Set To Resume In October
CBS News
Scammers are trying to prey on some of the 44 million Americans who are set to start making their first payments in more than three years. "If someone tries to charge you up front, before they've done anything, that's your first clue that this is a scam," the FTC noted. "And nobody but a scammer will ever offer you quick loan forgiveness."
Student Loan Forgiveness Scams Surge As Payments Set To Resume In October
CBS News
Scammers are trying to prey on some of the 44 million Americans who are set to start making their first payments in more than three years. "If someone tries to charge you up front, before they've done anything, that's your first clue that this is a scam," the FTC noted. "And nobody but a scammer will ever offer you quick loan forgiveness."
New Student Loan Repayment Plans Could Cut Monthly Payments For 20 Million Borrowers
CBS News
The new repayment plan, called the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, will be available to many borrowers with loans held by the Education Department. However, eligibility will depend on the type of loan a borrower has.
New Student Loan Repayment Plans Could Cut Monthly Payments For 20 Million Borrowers
CBS News
The new repayment plan, called the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, will be available to many borrowers with loans held by the Education Department. However, eligibility will depend on the type of loan a borrower has.
More Than 800,000 Student Loan Borrowers Are Getting Billions Of Dollars In Debt Forgiveness This Week
CBS News
The one-time account adjustment comes after the Biden administration last month announced it would forgive student loans for 804,000 borrowers with a combined $39 billion in federal student loan debt. These borrowers have been in income-driven repayment (IDR) plans for more than 20 years and "never got the credit they earned" under IDR plans, the White House said in a statement Monday.
More Than 800,000 Student Loan Borrowers Are Getting Billions Of Dollars In Debt Forgiveness This Week
CBS News
The one-time account adjustment comes after the Biden administration last month announced it would forgive student loans for 804,000 borrowers with a combined $39 billion in federal student loan debt. These borrowers have been in income-driven repayment (IDR) plans for more than 20 years and "never got the credit they earned" under IDR plans, the White House said in a statement Monday.
Conservative Groups Sue To Block Biden Plan Canceling $39 Billion In Student Loans
Associated Press
Two conservative groups are asking a federal court to block the Biden administration’s plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers.
Conservative Groups Sue To Block Biden Plan Canceling $39 Billion In Student Loans
Associated Press
Two conservative groups are asking a federal court to block the Biden administration’s plan to cancel $39 billion in student loans for more than 800,000 borrowers.
Biden Administration To Forgive $39 Billion In Student Loan Debt For 800,000 Borrowers
CBS News
More than 800,000 borrowers with $39 billion in federal student loans will get their debt forgiven, the Biden administration said on Friday.
Biden Administration To Forgive $39 Billion In Student Loan Debt For 800,000 Borrowers
CBS News
More than 800,000 borrowers with $39 billion in federal student loans will get their debt forgiven, the Biden administration said on Friday.
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Money Talk: Student Debt Payments Resuming
News On 6
Student loan payments will be starting up again as a part of the debt ceiling deal reached in early June. The Education Department says interest will start on September 1, and payments will be due starting in October. Financial expert Paul Hood with Hood CPAs joined News On 6 to help answer questions about the resumed payments.
Money Talk: Student Debt Payments Resuming
News On 6
Student loan payments will be starting up again as a part of the debt ceiling deal reached in early June. The Education Department says interest will start on September 1, and payments will be due starting in October. Financial expert Paul Hood with Hood CPAs joined News On 6 to help answer questions about the resumed payments.
Biden's New Student-Loan Plan Could Cost $361 Billion — Twice What The Administration Estimates
CBS News
The Biden administration's backup plan for tackling student debt could cost twice as much as the government estimates, according to a new analysis. That projection comes as the White House's main debt-relief initiative — a program to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans per borrower — remains mired in legal limbo.
Biden's New Student-Loan Plan Could Cost $361 Billion — Twice What The Administration Estimates
CBS News
The Biden administration's backup plan for tackling student debt could cost twice as much as the government estimates, according to a new analysis. That projection comes as the White House's main debt-relief initiative — a program to forgive up to $20,000 in student loans per borrower — remains mired in legal limbo.
Feds Propose ‘Student Loan Safety Net’ Alongside Forgiveness
Associated Press
The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future, offering a new route to repay federal loans under far more generous terms.
Feds Propose ‘Student Loan Safety Net’ Alongside Forgiveness
Associated Press
The White House is moving forward with a proposal that would lower student debt payments for millions of Americans now and in the future, offering a new route to repay federal loans under far more generous terms.
High Court To Rule On Biden Student Loan Cancellation Plan
Associated Press
The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to decide whether the Biden administration can broadly cancel student loans, keeping the program blocked for now but signaling a final answer by early summer.
High Court To Rule On Biden Student Loan Cancellation Plan
Associated Press
The Supreme Court agreed Thursday to decide whether the Biden administration can broadly cancel student loans, keeping the program blocked for now but signaling a final answer by early summer.
What To Know If You’ve Applied For Student Loan Forgiveness
Associated Press
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts, leaving millions of borrowers wondering what happens next. The administration plans to appeal. Here’s what to know if you’ve applied for relief:
What To Know If You’ve Applied For Student Loan Forgiveness
Associated Press
President Joe Biden’s plan to provide up to $20,000 in federal student loan forgiveness has been blocked by two federal courts, leaving millions of borrowers wondering what happens next. The administration plans to appeal. Here’s what to know if you’ve applied for relief:
Applications For Student Loan Forgiveness No Longer Accepted
Associated Press
The Biden administration is no longer accepting applications for student loan forgiveness after a second federal court shut down the program.
Applications For Student Loan Forgiveness No Longer Accepted
Associated Press
The Biden administration is no longer accepting applications for student loan forgiveness after a second federal court shut down the program.
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Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport
CBS News
An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday evening.
Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport
CBS News
An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday evening.
1 seriously injured in Midwest City apartment fire
Christian Hans
An apartment fire left one person hospitalized Friday morning in Midwest City.
1 seriously injured in Midwest City apartment fire
Christian Hans
An apartment fire left one person hospitalized Friday morning in Midwest City.
High winds Friday bring wildfire threat
News 9
Thursday makes way for plenty of sunshine across Oklahoma as we prepare for a windy weekend. Meteorologist Megan Gold has more in her forecast.
High winds Friday bring wildfire threat
News 9
Thursday makes way for plenty of sunshine across Oklahoma as we prepare for a windy weekend. Meteorologist Megan Gold has more in her forecast.
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Passengers evacuate after American Airlines plane catches fire on tarmac of Denver airport
CBS News
An American Airlines plane carrying 178 people caught fire on the tarmac after making an emergency landing at Denver International Airport Thursday evening.
1 seriously injured in Midwest City apartment fire
Christian Hans
An apartment fire left one person hospitalized Friday morning in Midwest City.
High winds Friday bring wildfire threat
News 9
Thursday makes way for plenty of sunshine across Oklahoma as we prepare for a windy weekend. Meteorologist Megan Gold has more in her forecast.
Oklahoma brings in ariel firefighters from Montana to help with potential wildfires
Jordan Fremstad
Firefighters who battled the California wildfires traveled to Oklahoma, along with firefighting planes staged in Burns Flat in preparation for the fire danger.
Thunder, Sooners overcome odds for statement road wins
Dean Blevins
Wednesday night’s results are hard to beat for a good many of you out there who root for the Thunder and the Sooners. Similarities abound.
Guthrie Fire Chief talks wildfire preparations, risks
Destini Pittman
With high fire danger expected Friday, the Guthrie Fire Department is ramping up preparations and calling on the community for support.
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