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Education Department sets cap on graduate school loans
Typical graduate student loans will now be capped at $20,500 annually and $100,000 in total, while loans for professional students will be capped at $50,000 annually and $200,00 in total, according to a federal register notice.
Pentagon says US is planning to withdraw 5K troops from Germany in next six to 12 months
Germany is crucial to the U.S.'s presence in Europe, with more than 35,000 troops currently stationed in the country. It is home to the largest U.S. military presence in Europe, but the United Kingdom and Italy also host over 10,000 U.S. troops.
DHS suspends former Florida Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick from receiving federal funding
Cherfilus-McCormick left Congress last month in the wake of a House ethics probe and allegations that she and her associates stole millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds.
Appeals court temporarily blocks access to mail-order abortion drugs
A panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans ruled that Louisiana would likely succeed in its challenge to the federal rule that was adopted under the Biden administration.
Trump indicates he does not need Congress' approval for Iran conflict because of ceasefire
The United States and Israel launched aerial strikes on Iran on Feb. 28 and Trump formally notified Congress of the hostilities on March 2, meaning the 60-day window for Congress to make a declaration of war closes Friday.
Trump ramps up sanctions on Cuban government
Washington has attempted to use the situation to force concessions from the Cuban government.
Treasury Department warns US shippers not to pay Hormuz toll to Iran or face possible sanctions
Iran has imposed taxes for safe passage through the strait, forcing ships to pay a $1 fee for every oil barrel on a tanker that is trying to get through the strait.
South Carolina gov hints at redistricting after SCOTUS decision
The post stopped shy of outright calling for a redraw, but comes as several southern states have moved to eliminate the myriad minority-majority districts created by court order prior to the Supreme Court ruling this week.
Alabama Gov. Ivey calls special session to redraw House maps
The Supreme Court ruled this week that a black majority district in Louisiana was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander and narrowed Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act to bar race-based districts.
Anti-human trafficking advocate arrested for trespassing on Island previously owned by Epstein
The people escorted police to a holding area, where they found Benjamin Owen, founder of We Fight Monsters. He was restrained by duct tap and his body and face, according to police.
Watch Live: Trump speaks at The Villages
President Donald Trump is speaking at The Villages in Florida.
Trump told Congress that Iran war has 'terminated': Report
Notably, peace talks in Pakistan have failed to result in a formal deal and both governments remain at loggerheads over war aims.
Biden Justice Department prosecutors reportedly wanted to target Catholic nuns, text messages show
The texts show that the pair joked about locating and prosecuting nuns that attended the "Stop the Steal" rally on Jan. 6, 2021.
Louisiana Dem challenges suspension of primaries after SCOTUS ruling
The Supreme Court specifically found that Louisiana's second black-majority congressional district was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander and narrowed the scope of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act to bar race-based districts.
Plane crash kills five people in Texas
The aircraft, a Cessna 421C, took off from Amarillo, carrying four passengers and a pilot. All five died in the crash.
Former Rep. David Rivera convicted in $50 million Venezuelan lobbying scheme
A jury found Rivera guilty on all counts, following a seven-week trial.
Trump on renewed military action in Iran: 'There are options'
Trump further indicated that the Iranians wanted to make a deal to end the war, but that they suffered from a leadership crisis that made finalizing terms difficult.
Iran sends new peace proposal to mediators in Pakistan
The updated peace deal was delivered to Pakistani officials, who have relayed it to the U.S.
Trump touts Red Snapper fishing permit approvals
Federal Red Snapper fishing season ranges from June 1 to October 26 in the Gulf of Mexico, but varies by state.
Trump announces tariff hikes on European cars, trucks
"It is fully understood and agreed that, if they produce Cars and Trucks in U.S.A. Plants, there will be NO TARIFF," he added.
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