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Harvard Secures Major Victory as Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin Funding Freeze Unconstitutional

Harvard Secures Major Victory as Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin Funding Freeze Unconstitutional

Harvard Secures Major Victory as Federal Judge Rules Trump Admin Funding Freeze Unconstitutional A federal judge has delivered a significant legal victory to Harvard University, ruling that the Trump administration acted unconstitutionally by freezing over $2.6 billion in research funding. The decision, handed down by United States District Judge Allison D. Burroughs, strikes down the freeze in its entirety, finding it to be retaliation for protected speech. Judge Burroughs granted Harvard a summary judgment on core constitutional grounds, determining that…

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House Republicans Propose Overhaul of Federal Student Loan System

House Republicans Propose Overhaul of Federal Student Loan System

House Republicans Propose Overhaul of Federal Student Loan System On Tuesday, the House education committee’s Republicans unveiled a plan to restructure the federal student loan system. This plan is part of a larger reconciliation package and aims to reduce federal spending by over $330 billion. The proposed changes would impact various aspects of student lending, including repayment plans, Pell Grants, and loan programs for graduate and undergraduate students, as well as parental loans. The proposal eliminates existing income-contingent repayment options,…

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