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A Major Shift in Student Loan Management Raises Questions

March 20, 2026

The federal government is making a big change in how it handles student loans. Starting now, the Treasury Department will take charge of loans where borrowers haven’t made payments in months. This covers about $180 billion of the government’s $1. 7 trillion student debt. Eventually, the Treasury wi

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A new plan for handling student loans shifts focus to the Treasury

March 20, 2026

The government just announced a three-step plan to move control of student loans to the Treasury Department. First, it will focus on loans that are already in default. Next, it will handle loans that are not yet in default, as long as it’s legally possible. Finally, the Treasury will help make sure

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Temporary Rule Break Helps U. S. Shipments Flow

March 19, 2026

The United States has lifted a long‑standing shipping law for 60 days. The rule, known as the Jones Act, usually keeps all U. S. domestic cargo on American‑built and -crew vessels. President Trump said the change will let foreign ships move oil, gas, fertilizer and coal between U. S. ports. The Jon

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U. S. , Allies Ready New Weapons as Iran Moves Up the Threat Scale

March 19, 2026

The United States has begun using different kinds of aircraft to counter Iranian drones. Instead of long‑range missiles, the U. S. is now deploying Apache helicopters and A‑10 jets in a new plan announced by top military leaders. This change shows the U. S. is advancing its tactics, but offici

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Parents in the Middle: A Big Chance for Politics

March 19, 2026

A new study shows that almost four out of ten parents say they care about a movement called Make America Healthy Again, or MAHA. That means many people are looking at children’s health as a big issue. The group is not only made up of Republicans. About 62 % of Republican parents say they support

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U. S. Keeps Same Goals in Iran Strike Campaign

March 19, 2026

The United States says it has not changed its aims since the first air raid on Iran began at the end of February. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the objectives set by President Biden are still in place and have not shifted. He highlighted that U. S. forces have hit about 7,

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Heart Health Depends on Sticking With GLP‑1 Drugs

March 18, 2026

A new study shows that the heart protection you get from GLP‑1 medicines fades quickly once you stop taking them. Researchers examined records of more than 333, 000 people with type‑2 diabetes who were treated through the Veterans Health Administration. Those on GLP‑1 drugs, such as semaglutide (Oze

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Iran’s Missile Plans: A Long‑Term Concern, Not an Immediate Threat

March 18, 2026

The U. S. intelligence community has repeatedly stated that Iran is still several years away from fielding missiles capable of striking the United States. During a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing, two senior officials—Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence, and John Ratcliffe, th

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Oil Trade Opens: U. S. , Venezuela, and the Price Game

March 18, 2026

The United States has relaxed some rules that once stopped its companies from buying Venezuelan oil. This change comes as global prices climb after Iran stopped shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil. The move is meant to boost supply and give U. S. firms a chance to invest in Ve

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Trump Lets Foreign Ships Carry Oil to Cut Prices

March 18, 2026

President Trump has temporarily lifted a 100‑year old rule that normally requires U. S. ships to move goods between American ports. The change, lasting 60 days, lets foreign‑flagged vessels haul oil, gas and other products across the country. The law that was rolled back is known as the Jones Act,