House Speaker Unveils Debt Limit Proposal

Debt ceiling would go up, and discretionary spending would come down.  House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California revealed a plan to increase the debt limit and cut government…

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Supreme Court Hears Appeal for Biden Student Loan Cancellation

Skeptical justices point to major questions doctrine. The Supreme Court heard arguments for the appeal from President Biden’s administration to reconsider the legality of President Joe Biden’s plan…

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Education Secretary Proposes Reducing Student Loan Debt

The president’s loan forgiveness program awaits its day in court.  The Department of Education announced a new proposal to cut student loan payments on undergraduate loans by half…

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Supreme Court to Hear Student Loan Forgiveness Case

Oral arguments are scheduled for February. The Supreme Court announced that the justices would hear oral arguments in cases regarding President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan and laws…

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Another Appellate Court Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness

Executive branch program said to exceed congressional delegation of legislative power. The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld a U.S. District Court ruling that blocked President Biden’s…

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Federal Student Loan Repayment Pause Extended

Education secretary announces extension to provide relief from uncertainty as loan forgiveness is litigated. On Tuesday, the president’s administration extended the federal student loan repayment pause through June…

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Student Loan Forgiveness Ruled Unconstitutional

A federal judge determines the president’s plan violates the Constitution’s separation of powers.  President Biden’s administration was sued by two Americans, with the support of a small business…

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National Debt Tops $31 Trillion for First Time

Government spending is identified as the cause. The Treasury Department reported America’s gross national debt has eclipsed $31 trillion for the first time, a financial milestone arriving just…

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Senator Introduces “Make the Universities Pay Act”

Proposes 50% of student loan defaults to fall on college. Senator Josh Hawley proposed new legislation on Wednesday called “Make the Universities Pay Act” that intends to hold…

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President Announces Major Student Loan Forgiveness

Benefits accrue to tens of millions of Americans.  President Biden is taking action Wednesday to forgive $10,000 or more in federal student loan debt, a move that would…

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