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Judges block Biden's latest attempt to reduce student debt
Decisions by two federal judges put key parts of President Biden’s plans for easing student loan payments on hold and in doubt. The program offers a way to lower monthly payments and get some debt forgiveness. More than 8 million are enrolled but these rulings put those key features on pause. William Brangham discussed more with Danielle Douglas-Gabriel. It's for our series, Rethinking College.
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June 28, 2024 - PBS NewsHour full episode
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The Supreme Court issues major decisions on abortion, the environment and Purdue Pharma's opioid settlement.
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The Supreme Court mistakenly posts a draft opinion, signaling it may soon rule emergency abortions in Idaho are legal.
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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange agrees to plead guilty to a national security crime in exchange for his release.
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Israel's Prime Minister says the intense phase of the war in Gaza will end soon as Israel and the U.S. argue over weapons deliveries.
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How one state is helping teenagers transition from foster care into adulthood.
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A look at the rising number of bowel cancer cases and the promise of new treatments on the horizon.
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The Supreme Court upholds a law that prohibits domestic violence abusers from owning firearms.
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Louisiana becomes the first state to require that the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom.
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Mllions face record-breaking temperatures as a dangerous heat wave scorches the Midwest and East Coast.
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President Biden announces an executive action protecting undocumented spouses and the children of U.S. citizens.
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More from our exclusive interview with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan as he talks with Nick Schifrin about wars in Gaza and Ukraine.