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US Treasury to Partner With Education Department to Collect Student Loan Debt
The student loan portfolio stands at nearly $1.7 trillion with almost 25 percent of borrowers in default.
US Charges Supermicro Co-founder, 2 Workers With Sending Nvidia Chips to China
The workers allegedly diverted about $2.5 billion worth of servers equipped with Nvidia-made chips to China.
Fed Moves to Ease Capital Rules for Banks
The move could free up billions for lending, as Fed Chair Jerome Powell says post-crisis banking rules may now be due for ’recalibration.’
Pritzker Criticizes AIPAC After Pro-Israel Group Spends Heavily in Illinois Primary
Pritzker, a Jewish Democrat, had been a major donor to AIPAC more than a decade ago.
Apple Warns iPhone Users to Update Their Devices: Here’s How to Do It
People who have already kept their iPhone software up to date are protected.
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Battle to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Begins With US Air Strikes, Allies Deploying Apaches
U.S. jets and allied Apaches have begun targeting Iranian vessels and drones in the Strait of Hormuz as coalition efforts intensify to restore maritime flow.
Indiana Online Transparency Tool Makes Teachers Think Twice, State AG Says
Other states hesitate to implement their own Eyes on Education portal because of potential pushback or litigation.
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China ‘Usurps’ UN as Tool for Advancing Strategic Interests, Report Says
The Chinese regime is shaping the United Nations to ‘serve the ends of the Chinese Communist Party,’ the report said.
Fetterman Says He Was ‘Shocked’ When Biden Lifted Title 42, Calls Border a ‘Serious Failure’ for Democrats
The Senate Democrat said he still does not know why the Biden administration ended the pandemic-era border policy, which he publicly opposed lifting in 2022.
Day in Photos: Rockwell B-1 Lancer Heavy Bomber, Trump Meets With Japanese PM, and Larry the Cat
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Iran Foreign Minister Warns ‘Zero Restraint’ If Oil Infrastructure Hit Again
‘Our response to Israel’s attack on our infrastructure employed FRACTION of our power,’ Abbas Araghchi said on social media.
European Countries, Canada, and Japan Ready to Help Secure Strait of Hormuz to Stabilize Energy Markets
The allies condemned Iranian attacks, warning of global energy disruption and pledging support to keep the vital Hormuz shipping route open.
FBI Says Suspicious Package at Florida Air Force Base Contained ‘Possible Energetic Materials’
MacDill AFB issued a shelter-in-place order after a threat was made against the Air Force base.
Day in Photos: ‘Green Oil’ Price Surge, Pakistani Air Strike, and Vinyl Record Collection
A glimpse into the world through the lens of photography.
Congress Working to Enact Trump’s Prescription Drug Price Plan
The president called for Congress to enact his Most Favored Nation price policy to set prescription drug prices in line with other developed countries.
SEC Issues Long-Awaited Crypto Guidance, Says Most Tokens Not Securities
Officials said the new guidelines will help companies and investors navigate crypto markets by defining clear regulatory boundaries for digital assets.
Some US Airports Face Possible Closure If Government Shutdown Prolongs: TSA Official
The official said the partial government shutdown has placed financial strain on TSA workers living paycheck to paycheck.
FTC Distributes More Than $10.9 Million in Refunds to Victims of Credit Repair Pyramid Scheme
The federal agency will send checks to almost 443,000 consumers defrauded by a company and its related operations.
Space Force General Refutes Claims That ‘Golden Dome’ Program Will Cost Trillions
Gen. Michael Guetlein tells defense contractors a $10 billion boost to $185 billion for domestic missile shield is to purchase proprietary space systems.
Trump Administration Seeks Alternative Fertilizer Supplies
A White House economic adviser said talks with Venezuela and Morocco aim to shield farmers from shortages ahead of planting season.
