Agencies will consider such factors as the person’s current and future ability to pay, taking into account efforts to earn income or manage expenses.
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Israel condemns U.S. investigation of slain Palestinian-American journalist
Israel’s Defense Minister says the U.S. inquiry into the fatal shooting of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh is a ‘grave mistake.’
Appeals court ruling keeps Biden’s student loan forgiveness program on hold
The ruling arrives days after a federal judge in a separate lawsuit in Texas declared Biden’s debt relief plan unlawful, effectively barring the Education Department from accepting more applications.
Biden say Democrats still lack the votes to codify abortion rights
Biden’s blunt comments reflected how Democrats’ euphoria over their strength in the midterms will soon collide with the likely reality of divided government in Washington.
China, U.S. to resume talks on climate, global financial stability
However, in a one-on-one meeting with President Xi Jinping, President Biden has objected to what the White House says is China’s ‘coercive and increasingly aggressive actions’ toward Taiwan.
Applications for student loan forgiveness no longer accepted
Already, about 26 million people have applied, and 16 million applications have been approved. However, because of court rulings, none of the relief has actually gone out.
Biden pledges U.S. will work with Southeast Asian nations
Biden’s efforts at this year’s ASEAN summit are meant to lay the groundwork for his highly anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
EXPLAINER: Where does the student loan debt plan stand?
U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman ruled that the program usurped Congress’ power to make laws. The administration immediately filed a notice to appeal.
Biden says climate efforts ‘more urgent than ever’ at summit
President Biden says new spending on clean energy initiatives has cemented the United States’ commitment to fighting global warming.
Biden, DeSantis get midterm jump on Trump as 2024 White House race begins
Even with ballots still being counted and control of Congress up in the air, the three men quickly took center stage as White House contenders.