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Federal student-loan rules have changed in ways that could materially alter repayment costs, forgiveness timelines and college-financing decisions for millions of borrowers. The revisions arrive as families are already contending with elevated tuition, tighter household budgets and uncertainty around federal aid planning.
Federal student loan borrowers have a narrow window to lock in an added repayment discount by enrolling in automatic debit before the current deadline. The benefit, which can trim interest costs, comes as borrowers continue to navigate a shifting federal student aid landscape and renewed scrutiny of repayment policy.
Kratom, a Southeast Asian plant sold widely in the United States as a supplement, is facing renewed scrutiny after investigators found packaged kratom in the possession of two deceased University of Mississippi students. While officials have not attributed the deaths to the substance, the episode has intensified warnings about a product that is legal in some states, unregulated at the federal level and increasingly available in convenience stores, petrol stations and vape shops. Advocates describe it as a pain-relief lifeline; critics warn that its opioid-like effects and inconsistent contents can make it dangerous.
The White House on Friday evening moved to claw back $810 million in congressionally approved funding, reviving a disputed budget tactic known as a pocket rescission and drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers. The proposal targets programs at the Health and Human Services and Education departments, and comes amid an escalating fight over the president's power to withhold spending approved by Congress.
Kratom, a herbal substance linked to the tragic deaths of two college students, is drawing increasing scrutiny from U.S. officials. As its popularity surges, concerns about its safety and regulation intensify.
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