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Student Loan Borrowers Blocked from Affordable Repayment Plans
The Education Department has pulled down all applications for borrowers seeking to enroll in income-driven repayment programs. Here’s what to know.
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Raising Costs for One of His Favorite Industries: Oil
The cost of steel pipe used to line oil and gas wells rose after President Trump said he would impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports.
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JD Vance, Positioning Himself as Trump’s Attack Dog, Berates Zelensky at Oval Office
The remarkable scene of a vice president injecting himself into a tense diplomatic discussion suggested that JD Vance does not want to be relegated to the B-team of the Trump administration.
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Trump to Sign Order Designating English as Official Language of the U.S.
The order is expected to be largely symbolic but would be a victory for America’s English-only movement, which has long had ties to efforts to reduce immigration and restrict bilingual education.
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Excerpts From the Fiery Exchange Between Trump and Zelensky at the White House
During the Oval Office meeting, President Trump told the Ukrainian leader: “You’re either going to make a deal or we’re out.”
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Trump’s Cuts Come With Risks. Including From Volcanoes.
A spending freeze could disrupt systems that warn communities when eruptions appear imminent.
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Education Dept. Workers Offered Buyouts Ahead of ‘Very Significant’ Layoffs
An email was sent to staff members outlining the offer on Friday, with a deadline of Monday.
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Travel Rewards Programs Now: Too Many Points, Not Enough Seats
As rewards programs proliferate and shift to spending rather than miles flown, it has become harder to earn awards. We explain why, and help you plan a strategy to maximize your rewards.
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Starmer, Bearing Invite From King Charles, Scored Wins With Trump
The British prime minister, Keir Starmer, presented President Trump with a royal invitation and scored several political wins. But his top goal — a security guarantee for Ukraine — remained elusive.
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After Insults and False Claims, Trump to Host Zelensky for Minerals Deal
President Trump will meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Friday after falsely asserting that Ukraine started the war with Russia and calling him a “dictator without elections.”