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Student loan borrowers unaware of income-based plans, forgiveness options

Anastasiia Krivenok | Moment | Getty Images With many federal student loan borrowers struggling to repay their debt, consumer advocates and financial advisors say it’s crucial that consumers know about the U.S. Department of Education’s affordable repayment plans and forgiveness programs. Unfortunately, some don’t. “Many borrowers end up paying more than necessary simply because they aren’t aware…

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The Memo: Trump’s hold on GOP loosens, a bit

The dramatic defeat on redistricting in Indiana is the latest sign that President Trump’s grip on the GOP is loosening — a little. Hoosier-state senators on Thursday voted overwhelmingly against the redistricting plan that Trump had pushed with enthusiasm. More than half the 40 Republicans in the 50-member state Senate broke with Trump, scuttling the…

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Mother of Karoline Leavitt nephew outlines ICE experience: ‘Where does it end? When does it stop?’

The mother of White House press secretary Carolyn Leavitt’s nephew said Friday that she was “heartbroken” by his experience after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) earlier this month. Bruna Ferreira was detained by federal immigration officials last month despite her status as a legal resident under the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood…

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