Republican Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska faced significant backlash, including boos and jeers, from constituents at a town hall in Bellevue. Audience members expressed strong disapproval of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" and cuts to programs like food stamps, with one attendee advising Flood to "read the room."
Planned Parenthood is poised to regain federal funding as a year-long Republican ban, enacted via a budget reconciliation bill, is set to expire without an extension. Republicans reportedly lack the votes to extend the ban, facing challenges due to narrow majorities and upcoming midterms.
Millions of US student loan borrowers face significant changes to repayment plans starting July 1. The Biden-era Save plan is ending due to a court ruling, replaced by stricter, less forgiving options under policies influenced by the Trump administration. New plans like RAP and the tiered standard plan offer different structures for borrowers.
New federal student loan rules under Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' take effect July 1, impacting repayment and forgiveness options for 'new borrowers.' Existing 'legacy borrowers' retain more favorable plans like IBR, while new borrowers face limited choices and fewer relief options.
