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What will happen after July 1? Millions of SAVE borrowers must act before federal student loan rules change as repayment options disappear

Millions of SAVE borrowers must act before federal student loan rules change as repayment options disappear. Nearly 7.5 million borrowers could face higher monthly payments if they fail to choose a new repayment plan during the transition period. Key federal student loan changes will phase out popular income-driven repayment options,…

The Economic Times

Judge thwarts Trump administration’s attempt to access Arizona voter rolls

Justice department’s lawsuit dismissed in latest setback for government’s effort to amass information before midterms

The Guardian - US

The SAVE System Backlog: How Immigration-Status Delays Are Knocking Eligible Families Off SNAP

A bureaucratic slowdown rarely grabs headlines, yet it can ripple through thousands of households in very real ways. The SAVE system—short for Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements—sits at the center of a growing problem that affects access to SNAP benefits. When this verification tool stalls, families who qualify for food…

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2026 Changes to Student Loans You Need to Know

Changes that take effect this summer will reshape how students and parents borrow and repay their federal loans.

Kiplinger

Future for voter ID bill unclear in Senate

Five weeks ago, Senate Republicans said they were bracing for an extended fight as they kicked off debate on their marquee election overhaul bill. Now, they have quietly set aside what’s known as the SAVE America Act. The question is: For how long? And is there an appetite to return…

Roll Call

How To Refinance Student Loans Amid Backlogs For 643,000 Borrowers, Looming SAVE Plan Deadline

Over 643,000 US student loan borrowers remain stuck in repayment backlogs as the SAVE plan winds down and a 1 July deadline approaches.

International Business Times UK

‘Could this backfire on the GOP?’ – your questions about Trump’s restrictive voting act answered

Guardian democracy reporters George Chidi and Sam Levine answered your questions about the dramatic implications of the Save America Act for US voters

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Trump tells 7 million student loan borrowers to pick a new repayment plan - or risk being placed in an expensive one

Borrowers enrolled in the SAVE plan will begin receiving notices about switching to other ways to repay starting Friday

The Independent UK

Education Department directs student loan borrowers in SAVE plan to prepare for repayment

More than 7 million student loan borrowers who've been enrolled in a Biden-era repayment plan will receive notices with instructions to seek a new plan to repay their debt

The Independent UK

Over 7M Student Loan Borrowers Remain in Defunct SAVE Plan—Average Debt Up $2.5K Since August 2025

Over seven million student loan borrowers remain in the defunct SAVE plan despite a permanent court injunction. Experts warn that interest accrual since August 2025 has already added an average of $2,500 to individual balances. Borrowers are urged to switch to Income-Based Repayment (IBR) immediately to avoid further debt spikes.

International Business Times UK

‘Frustration, anger, confusion’: Trump administration leaves millions without clear path to paying off student loans

Court’s decision to eliminate Save plan and internal shuffling on who handles what when it comes to student loans presents new challenges for borrowers

The Guardian - US

‘Foreseeable future’: Senate begins debate on SAVE - Roll Call

The Senate on Tuesday afternoon voted to begin what could become a long, extended debate on what is known as the SAVE America Act.

Roll Call

What does Trump’s restrictive voting bill include – and does it have a chance of becoming law?

Every voter would be affected by the Save America act, as people would face more barriers to voting: ‘It’s a recipe for disaster’

The Guardian - US

Trump's SAVE Act push creates new FISA problem for Mike Johnson

Reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA is shaping up to be a major headache for House Speaker Mike Johnson.

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The Texas Tribune

A federal tool to check voter citizenship keeps making mistakes. It led to confusion in Texas.

DHS rolled out the revamped tool while it was still adding data. That led to widespread misidentification, particularly for citizens born outside the U.S.

The Independent UK

Everything to know about federal student loan repayment changes

Millions are behind on loan payments and at risk of default this year

The Free Financial Advisor

The Income-Driven Repayment Plans That End July 1, 2028 Under New Law

It’s a beautiful morning in July of 2028. You wake up, stretch, and—before your coffee steams—realize one of the biggest changes in federal student loan history just kicked in. If you’ve been coasting along in one of the popular income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, your comfy payment regime is officially retired.

The Free Financial Advisor

Student Loan Interest Resumed August 2025 — Costing SAVE Borrowers $300/Month

Imagine waking up to find that the student debt monster you thought was sleeping has started to stretch, yawn, and gobble up your financial future one dollar at a time.

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The Free Financial Advisor

7 Million Student Loan Borrowers Must Switch Plans as SAVE Program Ends

So, you’ve been cruising through your student loan repayment journey on the SAVE plan — the cushy, income-driven setup that kept your payments low and forgiveness goals in sight. Then reality hits. That safety net is being pulled away, and up to 7 million borrowers are suddenly on the clock…

The Free Financial Advisor

The SAVE Plan Settlement: Why Pending Applications Were Just Denied

If you applied for the federal SAVE Plan and feel like you’ve been stuck in limbo, you’re not imagining it. Millions of borrowers are navigating a repayment system that’s been challenged in court and reinterpreted more times than anyone can count.

GOBankingRates

What Changes to Student Loan Policy Mean for Borrowers Over 40

Learn how new student loan policy changes could impact borrowers over 40 and what steps you can take now to stay ahead.

The Guardian - US

Alarm as Trump DoJ pushes for voter information on millions of Americans

Officials ask at least 43 states for sensitive details as critics fear effort to sow doubt about midterm election results

Saving Advice

Student Loan Servicers Are Changing Repayment Terms Overnight

It is a scenario playing out for millions of borrowers in early 2026: you log in to your portal to make a standard payment, only...

The Guardian - US

‘Not a gift-giving year’: student loan debt upends US borrowers’ holiday spending

After Trump ended key repayment plan, 40% of borrowers say their student loans make it harder to cover essentials

International Business Times UK

Trump to Undo Biden-Era Student Loan Payment Pause, Forcing Millions of Borrowers Into Repayment

The Trump Administration has proposed a joint settlement with Missouri to formally end the student loan payment pause introduced under former US President Joe Biden.

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