President Biden testing positive for COVID-19, Gold Star families expressing frustration, Biden's student debt cancellation plan, CIA analyst charges, Senator Menendez's bribery scheme conviction, China's economic direction, and John Deere discontinuing diversity initiatives.
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President Biden tests positive for COVID-19, impacting his nomination efforts.
Cancellation of $1.2 billion in student debt benefits 35,000 borrowers in public service roles.
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President Biden Diagnosed with COVID-19
President Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 and will self-isolate at his beach house in Delaware while carrying out his presidential duties. Despite mild symptoms, his diagnosis impacts his presidential nomination efforts, with some Democrats believing he may step aside. Gold star families honored fallen service members at the RNC, criticizing Biden's approach to acknowledging their sacrifices compared to former President Trump.
Biden Administration's Student Debt Cancellations
The Biden administration announced a cancellation of $1.2 billion more in student debt, benefiting 35,000 borrowers in public service roles. Despite legal challenges, almost $170 billion has been waived for 4.8 million Americans. The relief programs target specific groups, such as this round focusing on those with a limited public service loan forgiveness waiver. Plans to relaunch the broader student debt bailout program are still in motion.