Trump Administration Reverses Course to Restore Student Loan Forgiveness Amid Legal Pressure

In a striking reversal prompted by a lawsuit filed by the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), the Trump administration has agreed to restart student loan forgiveness for approximately 2.5 million borrowers enrolled in income-driven repayment plans. This development comes after years of stalling tactics and restrictive interpretations that left hardworking Americans stuck in limbo, waiting for relief legally owed under federal law. Who Benefits When Bureaucrats Play Politics With Your Debt? For too long, the Education Department under Trump halted forgiveness programs tied to income-contingent and public service loans based on narrow court rulings—effectively denying millions their rightful debt relief....