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Student Debt Crisis

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Senate Democrats Demand End to Student Loan Transfer to Treasury

The fight tests control of a $1.7 trillion loan system.

Judge Again Rejects Bid to Keep SAVE Blocked, Leaving Millions in Repayment Limbo

Education Department Settlement Would End SAVE Plan, Forcing Millions to Switch Repayment Plans

Judge Rejects Education Dept. Delay and Orders Borrower-Defense Claims Decided by Early 2026

Education Department Resumes Targeted Student-Loan Forgiveness as Servicers Confirm Discharges

Shutdown Stalls AFT Student-Loan Lawsuit, Putting Forgiveness Timelines at Risk