Biden Gives Last-Minute Student Loan Handout as He Abandons Broader Initiative

In the final weeks of his presidency, Biden announced a last-minute student loan handout, even as he abandons his broader plan to cancel student loans for over 38 million Americans, the Associated Press reported. Biden will forgive $4.28 billion in student loans for 54,900 eligible public sector workers through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program,

Fani Willis Disqualified in Trump Case: Here Are 7 Things We Know

With the decision, it places the case against Trump effectively in limbo. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Thursday was removed by a state court as prosecutor from President-elect Donald Trump’s election-related criminal case. The Georgia Court of Appeals disqualified Willis amid allegations she engaged in improper behavior amid her relationship with her former

House to Vote on 3rd Spending Plan as Shutdown Looms

WASHINGTON—The House on Dec. 19 voted down a pared-down, Trump-backed plan to fund the government with just more than 24 hours until a government shutdown begins. In a 235–174 vote, lawmakers rejected the proposal. The group voting against the bill included all but two Democrats and a slate of conservative Republicans. The bill, which advanced

House Passes Funding Plan, Sends Bill to Senate Hours Before Shutdown Deadline

WASHINGTON—The House on Dec. 19 voted down a pared-down, Trump-backed plan to fund the government with just more than 24 hours until a government shutdown begins. In a 235–174 vote, lawmakers rejected the proposal. The group voting against the bill included all but two Democrats and a slate of conservative Republicans. The bill, which advanced

Senate to Vote on House-Passed Funding Plan as Shutdown Deadline Nears

WASHINGTON—The House on Dec. 19 voted down a pared-down, Trump-backed plan to fund the government with just more than 24 hours until a government shutdown begins. In a 235–174 vote, lawmakers rejected the proposal. The group voting against the bill included all but two Democrats and a slate of conservative Republicans. The bill, which advanced

Congress Passes Short-Term Spending Bill, Averting Shutdown

WASHINGTON—The House on Dec. 19 voted down a pared-down, Trump-backed plan to fund the government with just more than 24 hours until a government shutdown begins. In a 235–174 vote, lawmakers rejected the proposal. The group voting against the bill included all but two Democrats and a slate of conservative Republicans. The bill, which advanced