Direct student loans, provided by the U.S. Department of Education, are a cornerstone of federal financial aid, offering students a way to fund their education without the need for private lenders.

Ever since President Donald Trump launched his controversial tariff policy on April 2, 2025, reaction to the threat of tariffs (and their disruption of America’s relationship with its trade partners) ...

President Donald Trump is throwing his weight behind a new health care proposal that would send direct payments of up to $1,500 to millions of Americans, reviving the politics of government checks in ...