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Politics·6/26/2026AI summary

Republican Senators Plan Vote to Block HHS Oversight of Special Education

Republican senators plan a vote to prevent Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. from overseeing special education programs. This follows a Trump administration move to shift the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) from the Department of Education to HHS, a decision criticized for potentially violating federal law.

The Independent World

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Trump Administration Policy Offers Enhanced Federal Student Loan Interest Rate Discount

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Business·6/25/2026AI summary

Trump Administration Policy Offers Enhanced Federal Student Loan Interest Rate Discount

The U.S. Department of Education, under a Trump administration policy, is offering eligible federal student loan borrowers a 1 percentage point interest rate reduction for enrolling in autopay by Sept. 30, 2026. This temporary relief, starting July 1, lasts until June 30, 2028, aiming to help borrowers with rising living costs.

CNBC

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Federal student loan borrowers can lower monthly bills with new Repayment Assistance Plan

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Education·6/13/2026AI summary

Federal student loan borrowers can lower monthly bills with new Repayment Assistance Plan

A new federal student loan repayment plan, the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), starts July 1. Borrowers can lower monthly bills by reducing their pretax income through 401(k) contributions, HSAs, or FSAs. Each dependent claimed can reduce the bill by $50.

Changes to U.S. Student Loan Repayment Plans Affect Debt Cancellation for Millions

Recent and upcoming changes to U.S. income-driven repayment (IDR) plans will impact student loan debt cancellation for millions. Borrowers must evaluate options like IBR, RAP, and PSLF for optimal debt forgiveness strategies.

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