Trump admin could block student loan relief for some public servants
Proposed Department of Education rule could deny loan forgiveness to borrowers whose employers are found to be illegally "undermining national security and American values."
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Sec. McMahon kicks off tour promoting state-led education
Education Secretary Linda McMahon is touring the country to promote state-led education plans.
Student loan interest resumes for millions
The Trump administration will begin collecting interest from federal student loan borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan starting Friday. Kate Wood, loans expert and writer at NerdWallet, joins CBS News to discuss what borrowers need to know.
Student loan forgiveness for a popular repayment plan is paused
The Education Department has temporarily paused loan forgiveness for an income-based repayment plan. Here are the details.
McMahon on dismantling Education Department
The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for the Trump administration to begin dismantling the Department of Education, allowing it to lay off nearly 1,400 employees. Education Secretary Linda McMahon joins "The Takeout" to discuss the timeline.
Supreme Court allows mass firings at Education Department for now
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to pause a lower court order that required the Department of Education to reinstate nearly 1,400 employees.
Democratic states sue Trump administration over frozen education funds
The states lost out on billions in funding for after-school and summer programs, teacher training and other initiatives.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow layoffs at Education Department
A federal judge in Massachusetts had blocked the Trump administration from laying off more than 1,300 employees at the Department of Education.
Collection for defaulted student loans resumes, impacting millions
TransUnion, one of the three major credit bureaus, found that one in five student loan borrowers is at risk of defaulting.
Former Education Department official on loans
Beginning on Monday May 5, the Education Department will resume collections on defaulted student loans for the first time in five years. Wayne Johnson, the former chief operating officer at the Education Department's office of federal student aid, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Student loan borrowers in default face garnished wages
Nearly 10 million borrowers could be in default within a few months, according to the department.
Student loan collections for those in default
The Education Department said it will resume collections on defaulted student loans beginning May 5. Andrew Pentis, consumer lending analyst and certified student loan counselor at Bankrate, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Economic report predicts slower growth
The International Monetary Fund is predicting slower economic growth this year in the U.S., citing uncertainty over the Trump administration's tariffs and trade policy. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady has more.
Trump administration sued over halt of pandemic relief aid for schools
The lawsuit against the Trump administration says the Education Department's halt of promised aid for schools will force cuts to vital services.
Supreme Court will allow cancellation of education grants for now
The Supreme Court divided 5-4 in granting a DOJ request to pause a lower court order requiring the Education Department to reinstate grants to universities and nonprofits.
Trump admin. threatens public school funding over DEI
The Department of Education sent letters to state education commissioners overseeing K-12 education agencies asking them to certify compliance with federal civil rights law.
Federal probe launched over trans student who won races in Portland track meet
The Department of Education's civil rights office says it launched a Title IX probe in Portland, Oregon, after a trans student-athlete won races at a girls' track meet.
Dismantling Education Department could cause chaos, experts warn
Trump administration effort to wind down the Education Department could lead to frustration for millions of student loan borrowers, experts say.
Can other departments handle education issues?
One day after signing an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, President Trump provided more insight on his plan to reallocate the department's responsibilities. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo reports.
Questions surround Education Department order
There are unanswered questions for schools and parents over President Trump's executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education. While signing the order, Mr. Trump acknowledged only Congress can abolish the agency. CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.
Trump signs executive order to begin dismantling Department of Education
President Trump has taken aim at the Department of Education, but shutting down the department entirely would require an act of Congress.
What's next for the Education Department
President Trump announced the signing of an executive order that would begin the process of dismantling the Department of Education "once and for all." Erica Brown explains. Then, Jon Valant, director of the Brookings Institution's Brown Center on Education Policy, joins with analysis.
What will change for education after order?
President Trump is moving to dismantle the Department of Education. He signed an executive order on Thursday that the White House says will begin the process of shutting down the agency. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs reports.
Legal standoff over deportations escalates
After the Department of Justice missed a Thursday filing deadline about details sought by a federal judge on the Trump administration's deportation flights to El Salvador, the judge called the department's response "woefully insufficient." CBS News' Scott MacFarlane and Jennifer Jacobs have the latest.
3 biggest roles of Education Department
President Trump is preparing to take executive action to dismantle the Department of Education. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes breaks down the biggest roles of the federal agency.
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Government shutdown nears with Trump set to meet congressional leaders
Congressional leaders are set to meet with President Trump at the White House as Washington barrels toward a 2025 shutdown. Follow live updates here.
New details emerge about Marine veteran who attacked Michigan church
New details are emerging Monday about the gunman in a fatal attack on The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan.
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Watch Live: Trump hosts Netanyahu at White House, pushes peace plan for Gaza
"I think we have maybe a deal on Gaza," President Trump said this weekend.
Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination appears in court remotely
Prosecutors have charged the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk with aggravated murder and plan to seek the death penalty.
How would a government shutdown affect Social Security recipients?
The U.S. government could shut down on Wednesday if Congress fails to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.
Man accused of killing 3 at North Carolina bar is decorated Marine veteran
Nigel Edge, 40, is charged with murder, attempted murder and assault in connection with a mass shooting Saturday night at the American Fish Company in Southport.
JD Vance says U.S. "looking at" selling Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
The White House is weighing Ukraine's request for long-range Tomahawk missiles to defend the country against Russian forces, Vice President JD Vance said Sunday.
Maps show Tropical Storm Imelda as it's forecast to become hurricane
Imelda is the ninth named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane Tuesday.
What is a government shutdown? Here's what happens when funding runs out
Much of the federal government is on the verge of shutting down if Congress does not reach a deal to approve new funding by Oct. 1. Here's what that means.