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Louisiana governor vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ legislation including a gender-affirming care ban

Louisiana governor vetoes anti-LGBTQ+ legislation including a gender-affirming care ban

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Democratic Louisiana Gov.
Biden offers new student debt relief plan, lashes out at GOP after Supreme Court ruling

Biden offers new student debt relief plan, lashes out at GOP after Supreme Court ruling

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden vowed Friday to push ahead with a new plan providing student loan relief for millions of borrowers, while blaming Republican “hypocrisy” for triggering the day's Supreme Court decision that wiped out his original
It’s almost time to resume student loan payments. What happens if you don't?

It’s almost time to resume student loan payments. What happens if you don't?

NEW YORK (AP) — After three years, the pandemic-era freeze on federal student loan payments will end this fall and more than 40 million Americans will have to start making payments again under the terms of a debt ceiling deal approved by Congress.
In student loan and affirmative action rulings, advocates fear losses for racial equality

In student loan and affirmative action rulings, advocates fear losses for racial equality

WASHINGTON (AP) — As a Black student who was raised by a single mother, Makia Green believes she benefited from a program that gave preference to students of color from economically disadvantaged backgrounds when she was admitted over a decade ago to
Gubernatorial nominee's plans to attend rally spark Republican infighting in Kentucky

Gubernatorial nominee's plans to attend rally spark Republican infighting in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican infighting has erupted in Kentucky over gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron's plans to attend a rally sponsored by an ex-rival who is now looking to challenge an incumbent GOP congressman next year.
Student loan payments start again soon. Supreme Court’s ruling means higher bills for many

Student loan payments start again soon. Supreme Court’s ruling means higher bills for many

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a good month, Celina Chanthanouvong has about $200 left after rent, groceries and car insurance.
Wider than websites? LGBTQ+ advocates fear broader discrimination after Supreme Court ruling

Wider than websites? LGBTQ+ advocates fear broader discrimination after Supreme Court ruling

A new U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing a Colorado Christian graphic artist to refuse to work with same-sex couples has LGBTQIA+ people across the country worried about just how far the consequences will reach.
Supreme Court ruling brings bitterness for borrowers counting on student loan forgiveness

Supreme Court ruling brings bitterness for borrowers counting on student loan forgiveness

Whitney Jean Alim, a 27-year-old educator in Chicago, dreamed of buying a house sooner with the room in her budget from President Joe Biden's student loan cancellation plan.

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Former Vice President Mike Pence, a Republican presidential candidate; Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif. __ NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Anne Milgram, administrator of the Drug Enforcement Agency; Sens.
Minnesota saw 20% jump in abortions last year, partly due to patients from restrictive states

Minnesota saw 20% jump in abortions last year, partly due to patients from restrictive states

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota recorded a 20% jump in abortions in 2022, partly because more patients are traveling from states that have banned or limited the procedure since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v.