Millions of borrowers in Biden's SAVE plan would start paying under new settlement

The Trump administration has announced a proposed settlement with Missouri that will effectively end the Biden-era student loan repayment program known as the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan. This program has been instrumental in providing financial relief to millions of borrowers.

Former President Trump claims that prices are decreasing and attributes economic challenges to President Biden, despite 76% of voters expressing dissatisfaction with the economy. This situation highlights Trump's struggle to effectively communicate his economic policies following significant Democratic victories in the November elections.

Senate Republicans have introduced a plan to replace Obamacare subsidies with Health Savings Accounts, proposing funding between $1,000 and $1,500 instead of extending the current subsidies established during the Biden administration. This move comes as the deadline for subsidy renewal approaches, creating urgency in the healthcare debate.

Senate Republicans have initiated an investigation into President Biden's immigration programs following a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., where two members of the National Guard were critically injured by Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national. This incident has raised serious concerns regarding the vetting processes for immigrants from Afghanistan.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) reverted the nameplate of Admiral Rachel Levine, a transgender former official under President Biden, back to her birth name, Richard Levine, during a government shutdown. This change has sparked controversy and discussions about the treatment of transgender individuals in government roles.

Senator Joni Ernst has called for a pause in funding for the 8(a) program following a significant increase in federal contracting goals by the Biden administration, which has coincided with emerging fraud cases involving millions of taxpayer dollars.

A memo obtained by The New York Times reveals that advisers to President Biden warned prior to the 2020 election that his border policies could lead to chaos, highlighting significant concerns regarding immigration management.

Representative Henry Cuellar claimed during an interview that the Department of Justice (DOJ) under President Biden has weaponized bribery charges against him due to his opposition to open border policies. Cuellar's allegations suggest that his legal troubles are politically motivated, reflecting a broader conflict over immigration policy within the Democratic Party.