The loans are being canceled through changes to an existing forgiveness program.
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Obama, Pelosi and other Democrats make fresh push for Biden to reconsider 2024 race
The former president has conveyed to allies that President Biden needs to consider the viability of his campaign but has also made clear that the decision is one Biden needs to make.
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Closing arguments in espionage trial of Wall Street Journal reporter will be Friday, court says
Court officials say closing arguments in the espionage trial of U.S. journalist and Bowdoin College alum Evan Gershkovich will be held Friday, as the proceedings picked up speed in a case that has seen the reporter held in pre-trial custody for over a year.
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Historic utility, high fashion: 80-year-old L.L. Bean staple finds new audience
The tote’s revival came at a time when price-conscious consumers were forgoing expensive handbags.
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Closing arguments in espionage trial of Evan Gershkovich will be Friday, court says
The Wall Street Journal reporter and Bowdoin graduate faces up to 20 years in prison if found guilty, which is almost a certainty. Russian courts convict more than 99% of defendants.
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Foreign minister says Russia has ‘irrefutable evidence’ journalist Evan Gershkovich is a spy
The Wall Street Journal reporter and Bowdoin College graduate is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday for the second hearing of his trial.
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Biden tests positive for COVID-19 while campaigning in Las Vegas
The president, who has ‘mild symptoms,’ was prescribed the antiviral drug Paxlovid and has taken his first dose, his doctor reported.
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High-flying chipmakers see worst plunge since 2020
The Biden administration told allies it’s considering severe curbs if companies like Tokyo Electron and ASML keep giving China access to advanced semiconductor technology.
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Democrats consider expelling Sen. Bob Menendez from the Senate after conviction in bribery trial
Within minutes of the guilty verdict on Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called for his resignation.
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Biden aims to cut through voter disenchantment as he courts Latino voters
The president will announce that beginning Aug. 19 certain U.S. citizens’ spouses without legal status can begin applying for permanent residency and eventually citizenship without having to first depart the country.