In his final days in office, President Joe Biden announced the forgiveness of student debt for over 150,000 borrowers, including those who attended fraudulent schools, disabled individuals, and public service workers. Biden emphasized his commitment to making higher education accessible, forgiving $183.6 billion in debt for more than 5 million federal student loan borrowers during his presidency. Although the Supreme Court blocked a widespread forgiveness plan in 2023, the administration successfully eliminated a significant portion of the country’s outstanding student debt through existing relief programs.
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Florida to receive federal funds to build immigration detention sites, including “Alligator Alcatraz,” Noem says
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced federal funding to establish immigration detention centers in Florida, including a facility at an abandoned airfield in the Everglades dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," which could house up to 5,000 detainees. This initiative supports the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts and is backed by FEMA's shelter and services program. Need More Context? 🔎
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